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Free SAT preparation class for students in grades 11-12 planned on Dec. 2 at East Orange library. It is from 5-7 p.m. Registration is 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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Financial planning workshop planned at Orange library on Dec. 3. It is from 6:30-7:30 p.m. and will discuss investing, taxes, and insurance. Led by Financial Planning Association of NJ and Seton Hall. Registration is required. Free admission. From Orange Public Library. This information is accurate as of when it was published. Check with the event […]
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Holiday party planned with Newark-NAACP on Dec. 4. It is from 6:30-9:30 p.m. at Chateau of Spain, 11 Franklin St. It is also an end-of-year meeting. Admission is $75 and includes dinner and a membership. From Newark NAACP. This information is accurate as of when it was published. Check with the event coordinator for the […] 
Free photos with Santa planned at Irvington library on Dec. 4. It is from 2:45-4:45 p.m. Registration is not required. 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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"Remembering Rosa: A Concert for Peace" planned by University of Orange on Dec. 5. Doors open at 6:30 p.m. at Heywood Avenue Elementary School’s auditorium. The free concert will include music and dance from Remembering Rosa Community Choir, Ebenezer Baptist Church Choir, Orange public school choirs, and the Steel Pan Ensemble of the Oranges. Free […]
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Snickerdoodle cookie cooking class for youth in grades 6-12 planned at East Orange library on Dec. 5. Participants will make cookies 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 event coordinator for […]
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"Hometown Holiday Celebration" planned on Dec. 6 in South Orange. There will be free professional photos with Santa from 2-5 p.m. at 101 S. Orange Ave and a tree lighting ceremony at 5 p.m. at 75 S. Orange Ave. From South Orange Downtown. This information is accurate as of when it was published. Check with […]
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Science fiction book group meeting for adults planned with South Orange library on Dec. 6. It is from 1-2 p.m. at The Baird Community Center. Members will discuss "The Kaiju Preservation Society" by John Scalzia. Registration required. Open to non-library cardholders. From South Orange Public Library. This information is accurate as of when it was […]
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Informational presentation on AIDS planned at East Orange library on Dec. 6. It is from 1-4 p.m. There will also be free HIV screenings available. 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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"Dickens Village Story Time" for families planned at Maplewood library's Main Branch on Dec. 6. It is from 11 a.m. to 12 p.m. Registration is not required. From Maplewood 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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Documentary screening of "Heightened Scrutiny" planned with Out Montclair on Dec. 6 in Maplewood. It begins at 3:30 p.m. at St. George's Episcopal Church. A panel will follow. Free admission. A suggested donation of $20 per person for the Sam and Devorah Foundation for Transgender Youth will be collected at the door. From Out Montclair. […]
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"Magic: The Gathering Commander" card game meet-up planned with Newark Table Top on Dec. 7 in Newark. It begins at 9 a.m. at Sweet Jeans Kitchen, 494 Broad St. From Newark Table Top. This information is accurate as of when it was published. Check with the event coordinator for the latest details. |
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Book club meeting for adults planned at Irvington library on Dec. 8. Attendees will discuss "Never Saw Me Coming" by Tanya Smith at 5:30 p.m. Registration not required. 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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Hot cocoa gift jar session for youth in grades 8-12 planned at East Orange library on Dec. 8. Participants will layer and decorate their jars from 4-5:30 p.m. Registration is not required. Limited to the first 12 attendees. From East Orange Public Library. This information is accurate as of when it was published. Check with […]
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Children can read to a therapy dog at South Orange library’s Baird Branch on Dec. 9. It is from 4-5 p.m. at the Baird Community Center. Registration is encouraged. Library card not required. From South Orange Public Library. This information is accurate as of when it was published. Check with the event coordinator for the […]
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"Trini Holiday Party" planned with University of Orange on Dec. 10 in Orange. It is from 6-8 p.m. at The HUUB, 25 Cleveland St. There will be a live DJ, performances from three community steel pan bands, and a potluck dinner. RSVP required. From University of Orange. This information is accurate as of when it […]
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"Gift Wrapping Party" for adults planned at East Orange library on Dec. 10. It is from 5:30-8:30 p.m. Supplies provided and are available on a first-come, first-served basis. Registration is required. Library card not required. From East Orange Public Library. This information is accurate as of when it was published. Check with the event coordinator […]
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"Parent Resource Fair" planned at Irvington library on Dec. 11. It is from 6-7:30 p.m. There will be information about ways to support children and teenagers emotionally. 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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"Breakfast for Dinner" with Santa planned with Irvington on Dec. 11. It is from 4-7 p.m. at 1212 Springfield Ave. 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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Stage production of "City of Hope," a holiday musical, planned on Dec. 12-14 in Newark. Show times are 7 p.m., 6 p.m., and 5 p.m. at 695 Bergen St. Tickets are available online for purchase. From Newark City. This information is accurate as of when it was published. Check with the event coordinator for the […]
Maplewood-area residents can enter in Durand-Hedden’s 2025 gingerbread house contest by Dec. 12. Gingerbread houses must be dropped off at 523 Ridgewood Rd. on Dec. 13 from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. Participation is free and open to all ages. From Durand-Hedden House and Garden. This information is accurate as of when it was published. […] |
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Oranges and Maplewood-NAACP's monthly meeting is scheduled for Dec. 13 in South Orange. It begins at 1 p.m. Admission is donations of socks or gloves. RSVP required. From Oranges & Maplewood: NAACP. This information is accurate as of when it was published. Check with the event coordinator for the latest details.
Art workshop for ages 5-12 planned at Maplewood library on Dec. 13 in the Hilton Branch. It is from 10:30 a.m. to 12:15 p.m. Attendees will make masks. Registration is not required. Materials provided. From Maplewood Public Library. This information is accurate as of when it was published. Check with the event coordinator for the […]
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Healthcare enrollment assistance planned with New Jersey Citizen Action on Dec. 13 in Irvington. It is from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. at Irvington library. Spanish interpretation available. Free admission. From New Jersey Citizen Action. This information is accurate as of when it was published. Check with the event coordinator for the latest details. |
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Holiday vendor shop planned at The Woodland on Dec. 14 in Maplewood. It is from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. at 60 Woodland Rd. There will be 60 vendors. Admission is free. From Maplewood Division of Arts and Culture. This information is accurate as of when it was published. Check with the event coordinator for […]
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Maplewood Glee Club's winter concert is scheduled for Dec. 14. It begins at 3 p.m. at 767 Prospect St. Tickets are available online. From Maplewood Glee Club. This information is accurate as of when it was published. Check with the event coordinator for the latest details. |
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Solidarity potluck planned with University of Orange on Dec. 15 in Orange. The potluck is from 6-8 p.m. at the HUUB, 35 Cleveland St. Attendees are encouraged to bring a dish and a friend. Registration not required. From University of Orange. This information is accurate as of when it was published. Check with the event […]
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South Orange library's book club members will discuss title selections for 2026-27 during its Dec. 16 meeting. It is from 7-8 p.m. at 298 Walton Ave. Registration is required. Library card not required. From South Orange Public Library. This information is accurate as of when it was published. Check with the event coordinator for the […]
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High school student athletes can attend a college admissions workshop on Dec. 17 at East Orange library. It is from 6:30-8:30 p.m. Registration is 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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"Gift Wrapping Party" for adults planned at East Orange library on Dec. 17. It is from 5:30-8:30 p.m. Supplies provided and are available on a first-come, first-served basis. Registration is required. Library card not required. From East Orange Public Library. This information is accurate as of when it was published. Check with the event coordinator […]
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"Wilma and the Wingers" musical story time for children ages 3+ planned with South Orange library on Dec. 18. The story time is from 4-5 p.m. at the Baird Center. Registration required. Library card not required. From South Orange Public Library. This information is accurate as of when it was published. Check with the event […]
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Children up to age 12 can read to a dog at Maplewood library on Dec. 18 in the Hilton Branch. it is from 6:30-7:30 p.m. Registration is not required. From Maplewood 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 attend a presentation discussing the history of Christmas carols on Dec. 18 at Newark library's Main Branch. It is from 2-3 p.m. Registration is recommended. Library card not required. 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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Writing workshop and open mic night planned at Irvington library on Dec. 18. It is from 6-8 p.m. It meets monthly through February. Free admission. Registration is not required. 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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"Christmas Spectacular" concert planned at Orange library on Dec. 18. it is from 1-4 p.m. Free admission. From 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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Concert performance with Swing Town, Maplewood's 20-piece swing band, planned on Dec. 20 in Maplewood. It begins at 2 p.m. at the Burgdorff Center. From Maplewood Community Music. This information is accurate as of when it was published. Check with the event coordinator for the latest details.
Intergenerational game night planned with Newark LGBTQ Community Center on Dec. 20. It is from 6-9 p.m. at 89 Market St. RSVP by phone. From Newark LGBTQ Community Center. This information is accurate as of when it was published. Check with the event coordinator for the latest details. |
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Members of Maplewood library’s Teen Advisory Board will read to children ages 4+ on Dec. 22 at the Hilton Branch. It begins at 4 p.m. Registration is not required. From Maplewood 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 holiday celebration planned at The HUUB on Dec. 22 in Orange. It is from 5-8 p.m. at 35 Cleveland St. There will be food, free toys, and music. Registration is not required. Free admission. From The HUUB. This information is accurate as of when it was published. Check with the event coordinator for the […]
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"Caribbean Winter Vybz" planned at Newark Winter Village on Dec. 26. It is from 3-6 p.m. at Mulberry Street between Lafayette Street and Edison Place. There will be live music, photo opportunities, and a cultural igloo installation. Free admission. From The Newark Times. This information is accurate as of when it was published. Check with […]
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Kwanzaa celebration planned with SOMA Justice on Dec. 27 in Maplewood. It is from 5-7 p.m. at The Woodland, 60 Woodland Rd. Free admission. Registration is required. From SOMA Justice. This information is accurate as of when it was published. Check with the event coordinator for the latest details.
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Book club meeting for adults planned virtually with East Orange library on Dec. 29. Attendees will discuss recently published fiction titles at 5 p.m. Register by email. 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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N.J. Motor Vehicle Commission mobile unit to be stationed in Maplewood on Dec. 29-31 and Jan. 2. Services are available from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. at DeHart Park. Appointments for registration renewal, REAL ID, and replacement title accepted online. Disability placards and license plate returns do not require appointment. From Maplewood Township. This information […] |
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Science fiction book group meeting for adults planned with South Orange library on Jan. 3. It is from 1-2 p.m. at The Baird Community Center. Members will discuss "Early Riser" by Jasper Fforde. Registration required. Open to non-library cardholders. From South Orange Public Library. This information is accurate as of when it was published. Check […]
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Poetry jam planned with Qaalii's Cafe on Jan. 3 in Newark. It begins at 7 p.m. at 41 Halsey St. From Qaalii's Cafe. This information is accurate as of when it was published. Check with the event coordinator for the latest details. |
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