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Basic hair braiding workshop for youth in grades 6-8 planned at Irvington library starting Jul. 2. It meets weekly from 1-3 p.m. through Jul. 30. Registration required by phone. Free enrollment. From Irvington Public Library. This information is accurate as of when it was published. Check with the event coordinator for the latest details.
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Newark-area residents can register for swim lessons by Jul. 28, available through the Boys and Girls Club Of Newark. The four-lesson course meets weekly, starting on Aug. 2 at 1 Avon Ave. in Newark. Admission is $100 for members and $120 for non-members. Registration is available online. From Boys and Girls Club of Newark. This […] |
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DIY friendship bracelets and nacho plates for families planned with Partnership for Maternal and Child Health of Northern NJ on Jul. 29 in Irvington. It is from 3:30-4:30 p.m. at 50 Union Ave. Registration is required. Free admission. From Partnership for Maternal and Child Health of Northern NJ. This information is accurate as of when […]
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People can learn about social services in Essex County at a community pop-up event at Irvington library on Jul. 30. It is from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. There will be information about homelessness prevention, emergency shelter, food and clothing pantries, mental health resources, and services for disabled people, youth, and seniors, and more. From […]
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Perinatal registered nurses can attend an electronic fetal monitoring course with Partnership for Maternal and Child Health of Northern NJ on Jul. 31 in Irvington. It is from 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. at 50 Union Ave. PMCHNJ's program is accredited by the American Nurses Credentialing Center’s Commission on Accreditation. Course admission is $150. Registration […] |
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College students can apply to intern at Rep. LaMonica McIver's N.J. district office in Newark or in Washington D.C. by Aug. 1. Interns will conduct research, attend hearings and briefings, work with residents, and perform administrative tasks. Internships begin in the fall. Application guidelines available online. From Rep. LaMonica McIver. This information is accurate as […] |
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Wellness fair planned with Newark Community Health Center on Aug. 5-8 in Newark, Irvington, and East Orange. It is from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. each day. There will be free food, music, games, health screenings, and insurance enrollment. From Branch Brook Park Alliance . This information is accurate as of when it was published. […]
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"Honey and Hive" ice cream social for youth up to age 18 planned at Maplewood library's Hilton Branch on Aug. 5. It is from 12-1:30 p.m. at the library's lawn. Rain date is Aug. 7. Free admission. Registration is not required. From Maplewood Public Library. This information is accurate as of when it was published. […]
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Public speaking class for women ages 18+ planned at East Orange library on Aug. 5. It is from 6:30-7:30 p.m. Registration is required. Free admission. Library card not required. From East Orange Public Library. This information is accurate as of when it was published. Check with the event coordinator for the latest details.
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Community members can register to participate in Maplewood recreation's 2025 "Laura Holtz Tennis Tournament to Fight Epilepsy." It is scheduled for Sep. 6-7 at Memorial Park and Walter Park Tennis Courts. Open to ages 18+. Registration is available online. From Maplewood Township. This information is accurate as of when it was published. Check with the […] |
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Community health fair planned in Newark on Aug. 6. It is from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. at the Krueger Mansion, 601 Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr., Blvd. There will be free eye exams and dental exams. From Newark City. This information is accurate as of when it was published. Check with the event coordinator […]
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Mobile office hours with Rep. LaMonica McIver planned on Aug. 6 in Verona. McIver and her team will be available from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. at Verona Town Hall, 600 Bloomfield Ave., to provide casework and passport assistance, share resources, and answer questions. From Rep. LaMonica McIver. This information is accurate as of when […] |
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Poetry workshop for youth and adults planned on Aug. 7 in Maplewood library's Main Branch. It is from 5-7 p.m. Attendees will learn how to recite poetry and publish their work. Registration is required. Free admission. From Maplewood Public Library. This information is accurate as of when it was published. Check with the event coordinator […]
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Dance party planned at Newark library on Aug. 8 at the Main Branch. It is from 5-10 p.m. at the courtyard. There will be live music. Registration not required. Free admission. From Newark Public Library. This information is accurate as of when it was published. Check with the event coordinator for the latest details.
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Arepa con perico cooking class for youth in grades 6-12 planned at East Orange library on Aug 8. Participants will make arepa con perico from 4-5:30 p.m. Registration is not required. Limited to the first 15 attendees. From East Orange Public Library. This information is accurate as of when it was published. Check with the […]
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Jazz performance with The Tia Holt Experience and Michael Reid planned on Aug. 8 in East Orange. It begins at 6 p.m. at Cicely L. Tyson Performing Arts Center. Free admission. From East Orange City. This information is accurate as of when it was published. Check with the event coordinator for the latest details.
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"BeatBots" program for youth planned at East Orange library on Aug. 9. It is from 3-4:30 p.m. Attendees will learn how to blend robotics and music. From East Orange Public Library. This information is accurate as of when it was published. Check with the event coordinator for the latest details.
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Caribbean Heritage Festival planned on Aug. 9 in Orange. It is from 12-9 p.m. at Monte Irvin Orange Park. From City of Orange Township. This information is accurate as of when it was published. Check with the event coordinator for the latest details.
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Irvington's annual "Unity Day" for 2025 is scheduled on Aug. 9. It is from 12-6 p.m. at 1 Civic Sq. There will be live music and children's activities. In case of rain, the event will be held at Irvington High School's auditorium. From Irvington Township. This information is accurate as of when it was published. […]
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Farmers market voucher distribution for eligible seniors ages 60+ planned with Essex County senior services on Aug. 11 in Irvington. The distribution is from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. at Irvington Park. Attendees must bring proof of income and photo ID. From Essex County Division of Senior Services. This information is accurate as of when […]
Tickets are available for South Orange Downtown’s Beer Fest for ages 21+ scheduled for Sep. 20. The event is from 2-6 p.m. at Sloan Parking Lot. Tickets range from $15-40. From South Orange Downtown. This information is accurate as of when it was published. Check with the event coordinator for the latest details. |
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Free outdoor concert with Eddie Belton Band planned with Essex County parks on Aug. 12 in Irvington. The performance begins at 7 p.m. at Irvington Park. From Essex County Parks. This information is accurate as of when it was published. Check with the event coordinator for the latest details.
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Movie screening of "Toy Story" planned at Maplewood Pool on Aug. 13. It begins at 8:30 p.m. at 187 Boyden Ave. There will be donuts. Open to the public. From Maplewood Township. This information is accurate as of when it was published. Check with the event coordinator for the latest details. |
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Trivia night for families planned with N.J. Citizen Action on Aug. 14 in Irvington. It is from 6-8 p.m. at Irvington library. Trivia theme is civics, civil rights, and workers' rights. Registration is required. Prizes available. From New Jersey Citizen Action. This information is accurate as of when it was published. Check with the event […]
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Opening reception of art exhibit "Reflecting Refuge" planned on Aug. 14 in Maplewood. It is from 5-8 p.m. at 1978 Springfield Ave. The exhibit will be available for viewing on Saturdays and Sundays from 2-4 p.m. From Maplewood Division of Arts and Culture. This information is accurate as of when it was published. Check with […] |
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Clinton Hill Community Action’s Nourish to Flourish Farmers Market will open on Aug. 16 in Newark. It is open from 12-3 p.m. at 393 Hawthorne Ave. There will be local vendors, produce, activities for families, live cooking demonstrations, and more. Registration is required. From Clinton Hill Community Action. This information is accurate as of when […]
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Maplewood arts and culture seeks artwork submissions that celebrate Hispanic Heritage Month by Aug. 19. Artwork must be by Latin American artists living in Maplewood, South Orange, and surrounding areas. All mediums accepted. Submissions accepted online. From Maplewood Division of Arts and Culture. This information is accurate as of when it was published. Check with […]
Irvington's 5K Run and Walk for 2025 is scheduled on Sep. 13. It begins at 9 a.m. at Town Hall. Registration is required. From Irvington Township. This information is accurate as of when it was published. Check with the event coordinator for the latest details. |
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Mobile office hours with Rep. LaMonica McIver planned on Aug. 20 in Caldwell. McIver and her team will be available from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. at Caldwell library to provide casework and passport assistance, share resources, and answer questions. From Rep. LaMonica McIver. This information is accurate as of when it was published. Check […] |
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"Integrity Day" celebration planned with Integrity House, a nonprofit mental health provider for people with substance use disorders, on Aug. 21 in Newark. It is from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. at Lincoln Park. There will be harm reduction supplies, vital sign checks, giveaways, activities for children, yoga, and an ice cream truck. Free admission. […]
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"Project Homeless Connect Day" planned with Essex County on Aug. 22 in Irvington. The event is scheduled from 2-6 p.m. at the Orange Park parking lot, 121 Orange Ave. There will be free health screenings, haircuts, public assistance, and food for individuals experiencing homelessness or are at risk. Attendees can also learn about free programs […]
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"Back-to-School Bash" planned with Rep. LaMonica McIver on Aug. 23 in Newark. It is from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. at Nat Turner Park. There will be school-related resources for students and families. From Rep. LaMonica McIver. This information is accurate as of when it was published. Check with the event coordinator for the latest […]
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"Summer Reading Finale and Book Party" planned at Maplewood library on Aug. 23 in the Main Branch. It begins at 2 p.m. Children's book author Lee Bacon will read from his latest book and sign copies for attendees. Free admission. From Maplewood Public Library. This information is accurate as of when it was published. Check […]
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Free haircuts for all ages planned with Desire Hair Salon II on Aug. 27 in South Orange. It is from 12-5 p.m. at 130 S. Orange Ave. Registration is not required. From South Orange Downtown. This information is accurate as of when it was published. Check with the event coordinator for the latest details.
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Essex County health is offering vaccines for eligible children on Aug. 27 in Irvington. Vaccinations are from 3:30-6:30 p.m. at Bilal Beasley Community Center. Available vaccines include Hepatitis A and B, flu, and others. Book an appointment by phone. Free school supplies available on a first-come, first-served basis. Vaccine eligibility requirements available online. From Essex […] |
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