LOCAL NEWS
Manga club for youth in grades 9-12 planned at Bloomfield library on Oct. 13. Attendees will discuss “Steel Ball Run v.1” from 5-6 p.m. To register, email ryan.meier@bloomfield.bccls.org.
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Bloomfield Public Library
Bloomfield’s town-wide cleanup day is scheduled for Oct. 17. It is from 8 a.m. to 12 p.m. Rain or shine. Registration is required by Oct. 12.
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Bloomfield Township
People who use the Libby app through their local library will need to enter their library password starting Oct. 8. Patrons can reset their password by contacting their library.
Bloomfield Public Library
Beyond the Boogie Dance Company seeks volunteers to participate in its Trunk or Treat, scheduled for Oct. 31. It is located at 604 Valley Rd. in Montclair. Sign up by emailing info@beyondtheboogie.com before Oct. 26.
Beyond the Boogie Dance Company
Islamic Center of Essex County recently purchased property that previously housed First Lutheran Church of Montclair to become a mosque after seven years of worshipping in an office building. The church closed one month before the purchase because of declining membership.
Montclair Local
Free stage production of “The Worst Fairy Tale Ever” planned with Nutley Little Theater on Oct. 10 at Nutley library. It begins at 11 a.m. and designed for all ages.
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Nutley Little Theater
Nutley Family Service Bureau seeks volunteers to distribute food every other Wednesday, Thursday, and Friday. Interested volunteers can fill out an online application or call 973-667-1884 ext. 240.
TAPinto Nutley
Konala, a health food restaurant, opened in Belleville. It is located at 11 Franklin Ave. and open every day from 10 a.m. to 10 p.m.
Montclair Girl.
Community meditation planned on Oct. 13 at East Orange library. It is from 6-7 p.m. Registration is not required.
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East Orange Public Library
Drop-in writing support session for youth in grades 8-12 planned at East Orange library on Oct. 13. It is from 6:30-8 p.m.
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East Orange Public Library
Medicare educational workshop planned at Maplewood library on Oct. 10 in the Hilton Branch. It is from 11 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. and will discuss enrollment, different plans, and ways to avoid late penalties. Registration is not required.
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Maplewood Public Library
Artists can submit their work to Maplewood arts and culture’s juried art show, “The 1978 Collection,” through Oct. 15. Submissions should be paintings, prints, photography, collage, mixed media, sculpture, ceramics, jewelry, fiber arts, and others. Applications are available online.
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Maplewood Division of Arts and Culture
Luna Stage seeks monetary donations to support its performances. Donations accepted online.
Luna Stage
Essex County parks department seeks volunteers to join its Americans with Disabilities Act Working Group. Interested volunteers should have experience with accessibility issues, caregivers, medical practitioners, and more. Members discuss and propose recommendations to improve park accessibility. To apply, submit resume or letter of interest to mmcfarlane@parks.essexcountynj.org.
Essex County Parks
