Follow local news and events in West Orange with The Jersey Bee. Here is The Daily Buzz for Oct. 19, 2026 from The Jersey Bee.
LOCAL NEWS
“Mad Science Halloween Spectacular” planned at West Orange library on Oct. 26. It begins at 6:30 p.m. Open to all ages. Registration is not required.
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West Orange Public Library
West Orange recreation seeks volunteers to host or sponsor a car for its Trunk or Treat, scheduled for Oct. 31. The event is from 4-6 p.m. Interested participants should call 973-325-4150.
West Orange Recreation Department
Book swap planned with South Orange library on Oct. 24. It is from 1-4 p.m. at the Baird Community Center. Bring up to 10 books in good condition.
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Friends of South Orange Public Library
Youth ages 24 and younger can attend NAACP-Oranges and Maplewood’s youth council reactivation meeting on Oct. 24 in East Orange. It is from 12-2 p.m. at Elmwood United Presbyterian Church.
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Oranges & Maplewood: NAACP
East Orange YMCA is hiring. Walk-in interviews are every Monday and Tuesday at 100 N. Arlington Ave.
East Orange YMCA
Author event with Imbolo Mbue planned at Montclair Art Museum on Oct. 26. It is from 7-8 p.m. Mbue will discuss “Every Story Is a Love Story: A Novel.” Tickets are available online for purchase.
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Garden State Author Talks
Seniors ages 55+ can play casino games for free on Oct. 24 in Orange. The event is from 3-7 p.m. at Monte Irvin Orange Park. No monetary prizes. Registration is required. Event is led by Tree House Cares.
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Tree House Cares
Bloomfield is hiring a full-time records clerk. Responsibilities include processing and maintaining police records, OPRA requests, and other clerical work. Applications accepted until Oct. 23.
Bloomfield Township
Free outdoor movie screening of “Coco” planned in Bloomfield on Oct. 23. It is from 5:30-8:30 p.m. at Felton Field.
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Bloomfield Township
Trick-or-treat bag decorating session planned at Montclair library on Oct. 23 in the Main Branch. It begins at 3:30 p.m. Registration is required. Library card not required.
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Montclair Public Library
“Beyond The Binary Fashion Show” planned with Out Montclair on Oct. 24 in Montclair. It is from 5-9 p.m. at 690 Bloomfield Ave. Tickets are available online for purchase.
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Out Montclair
“Cosplay Karaoke” planned with East Side Mags on Oct. 24 in Montclair. It is from 7-10 p.m. at 491 Bloomfield Ave. Free admission.
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East Side Mags
“National Day Against Police Brutality Protest” planned with People’s Organization For Progress on Oct. 22 in Newark. It begins at 5 p.m. at Fraternal Order of Police Lodge #12, 51 Rector St.
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People’s Organization for Progress
“The Attack On Voting Rights And The War On Black People” forum planned with People’s Organization for Progress on Oct. 23 in Jersey City. It begins at 7 p.m. at Metropolitan AME Zion Church, 140 Belmont Ave.
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People’s Organization for Progress
REGIONAL NEWS
In-person early voting for the 2026 general election will be held from Oct. 24 to Nov. 1. People can access their county’s early voting locations Monday through Saturday from 10 a.m. to 8 p.m. and Sunday until 6 p.m. A list of locations is available online. Add to 📅.
New Jersey Division of Elections
