LOCAL NEWS
High school seniors can apply to East Orange’s PATH Career Academy Construction Pre-Apprenticeship Program. It provides free tutoring, industry certifications, on-the-job training, and more. Applications are available online.
East Orange Public Schools
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
East Orange families can attend the school district’s Empowered Parent University kickoff event on Oct. 13. It begins at 6:30 p.m. at 199 4th Ave. There will be resources, workshops, and refreshments. Free admission.
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East Orange Public Schools
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
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
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
Luna Stage seeks monetary donations to support its performances. Donations accepted online.
Luna Stage
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
Arts and crafts supply swap planned at Maplewood library on Oct. 13 at the Main Branch. It is from 6-7:45 p.m. Attendees must bring their own bags.
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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
“Delightfully Strange” art exhibit is open for viewing through Nov. 1 in Maplewood. Hosted by The Art Generators Gallery at 14 Newark Way. It shows work by 55 artists. Open Thursdays through Sundays from 4:30-8:30 p.m.
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The Art Generators
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
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
