LOCAL NEWS
People ages 21+ can attend a UPS recruitment event on Oct. 14 in East Orange. It is from 9 a.m. to 12 p.m. at 50 S. Clinton St. UPS is hiring seasonal package delivery drivers and warehouse workers.
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Essex County Executive Joseph N. DiVincenzo, Jr.
Irvington public schools is hiring for multiple positions. Applications are available online.
Irvington Public Schools
Maplewood is hiring for three public works positions, including superintendent of public works, road maintenance worker, and fleet maintenance mechanic. Applications are available online.
Maplewood Township
Montclair residents can learn about the township’s forest and tree care on Oct. 14. It is from 6:30-8 p.m. at the fire department with Montclair’s arborist, John Anderson. The meeting will also be available on YouTube.
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Montclair Township
AAPI-Montclair seeks volunteers to support “Light Up Diwali” on Oct. 16-17. Youth can receive community service hours. People can sign up for available shifts online.
AAPI Montclair
Stage production of “Cassandra: An Ongoing Tragedy” planned with Mosaic Dance Theater Company on Oct. 16-18 in Montclair. Showtimes are 7 p.m., 5 p.m., and 3 p.m. Tickets are free and available online.
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Mosaic Dance Theater Company
Montclair library is hiring an adult school programming associate. Responsibilities include managing programs, recruiting instructors, handling student registration, and more. Applications are available online.
Montclair Public Library
Rose Squared art show planned at Essex County Brookdale Park on Oct. 17-18 in Montclair and Bloomfield. It will show fine art and craft works from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m.
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Essex County Parks
Oggi Gelato plans its grand opening on Oct. 10. It is located at 40 Church St. Grand opening is at 5 p.m.
Oggi Gelato
Newark residents can attend a public meeting discussing proposed development on Oct. 14. It is from 6-8 p.m. at 55 Prospect St. The development is a 10-story residential building with 230 units, 46 of which are affordable housing.
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Ironbound Community Corporation
Hispanic Heritage Month celebration and talent show planned with Ironbound Community Corporation on Oct. 14 in Newark. It begins at 5 p.m. at Independence Park. There will be free food, music, raffles, and resources.
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Ironbound Community Corporation
Newark library seeks Thanksgiving food donations through Nov. 15. Accepted items include canned vegetables, cranberry sauce, boxed stuffing, rice, macaroni and cheese, and more. Donations benefit Saint James Social Service Corp. Drop-off locations and times available online.
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Newark Public Library
“Beyond Access: Creating Mental Health Spaces Where Everyone Belongs” webinar planned with Nutley Family Service Bureau on Oct. 14. It is from 12-1 p.m. Open to professionals, community members, caregivers, advocates, service providers, and more. Registration is required.
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Nutley Family Service Bureau
“Halloween Pumpkin Painting Party” for grandparents and their grandchildren planned with Nutley recreation on Oct. 14. It is from 6-7:30 p.m. at the recreation building. Admission is $5 per child and free for grandparents. Children must live in Nutley. Tickets available in-person at the recreation building.
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Nutley Township
“Harvesting Inspiration” art exhibit is on display at Nutley library through Oct. 31. Art is done by artists from the Art Association of Rutherford.
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Nutley Public Library
People can apply to University of Orange’s steel band fall classes, scheduled to start Oct. 13. It is designed for youth ages 10-18 and adults ages 18+. Classes are pay-what-you-can and run through Dec. 8. Applications are available online.
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University of Orange
Creative In Common Art Club meeting planned with South Orange Downtown on Oct. 14. It is from 6:30-8:30 p.m. at 86 Sloan St. Guest speaker is Nick vs Art World. RSVP required. Free admission.
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South Orange Downtown
Creative art program for youth planned with West Orange recreation on Oct. 14. It meets Wednesdays from 6:30-8:30 p.m. at the Stagg Field House through Nov. 18. Enrollment is $155.
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West Orange Recreation Department
