"Great Speaker Series: Women's History Month Edition" planned virtually by NAACP-Oranges and Maplewood on Mar. 12. It is from 7-8:30 p.m. and will honor authors Dr. Brittany Harden Oleka, Rohesia Hicks, Tiffany Kerr, Dr. Kerri Orange-Jones, Dr. Naima Ricks, Cecilia Dallis Ricks and Teryn Roberts. Registration is required. From Oranges & Maplewood: NAACP. This information […]
Landlord and tenant seminar planned at La Casa de Don Pedro on Mar. 13 in Newark. Essex-Newark Legal Services will lead the event from 5-7 p.m. at 30 Broadway. Information will focus on tenant rights, fair housing, eviction prevention, landlord responsibilities, and housing discrimination laws. Registration is required. From La Casa De Don Pedro. This […]
Women's health screening fair planned by La Casa de Don Pedro on Mar. 14 in Newark. It is from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. at 23 Broadway. There will be screenings for blood pressure, glucose, and cholesterol, information on personal hygiene and stress management among resources, and giveaways. Registration is required. From La Casa De […]
Wellness day and shop event planned by Newark-NAACP on Mar. 16 in Newark. It is from 12-4 p.m. at Plants and Poets Cafe, 505 Clinton Ave. There will be artist vendors, food, and health resources. Free admission. From Newark NAACP. This information is accurate as of when it was published. Check with the event coordinator […]
"Intentionally Design Your Life" workshop for women planned by Irvington library on Mar. 17. Certified life coach Tiffany Barreau will lead the free event at 6 p.m. and share wellness tips and strategies to build personal growth. Registration is not required. From Irvington Public Library. This information is accurate as of when it was published. […]
Free family game night planned by Maplewood library on Mar. 17 in the Hilton Branch. The drop-in event is from 6-7:30 p.m. for families with children age 5+. From Maplewood Public Library. This information is accurate as of when it was published. Check with the event coordinator for the latest details.
Representatives from Horizon Blue Cross Blue Shield of NJ will provide health insurance application assistance on Mar. 17 and Mar. 24 in East Orange. It is from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. at 85 N. 14th St. Applicants should bring government ID, Social Security card, and a month of pay stubs. Letter of disability is […]
St. Patrick's Day-themed craft session for families planned by Partnership for Maternal and Child Health of Northern NJ on Mar. 18 in Irvington. The free event is from 3:30-4:30 p.m. at Unity Family Success Center, 50 Union Ave. Registration is required. From Partnership for Maternal and Child Health of Northern NJ. This information is accurate […]
"Love Thyself: Look in the Mirror" interactive program planned by Newark library on Mar. 19 in the Main Branch. It is from 6-7:30 p.m. Participants will learn to appreciate themselves more, connect with others, and boost their self-image. Activities include storytelling, journaling, and self-reflection exercises. Registration is required. Open to non-Newark library cardholders. From Newark […]
Self-esteem workshop for women planned by La Casa de Don Pedro on Mar. 19 in Newark. It is form 10-11:30 a.m. at 282 First Ave. Registration is required. From La Casa De Don Pedro. This information is accurate as of when it was published. Check with the event coordinator for the latest details.
Essex County health is offering vaccines for eligible children on Mar. 19 in Irvington. Vaccinations are from 3:30-6:30 p.m. at the Bilal Beasley Community Center in Irvington Park. Available vaccines are recommended by the Advisory Committee on Immunization Practices. They include vaccines for COVID, Hepatitis A and B, Influenza, and more. Book an appointment by […]
"All Hands" meeting planned by SOMA Justice, a community organization focused on race and inequity, on Mar. 19 in Union. Attendees will discuss ways to strategize to support the community and connect with each other at 7:30 p.m. at Community Cafe, 90 Laurel Ave. Registration is required. From SOMA Justice. This information is accurate as […]
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