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Noiré Dispensary seeks Thanksgiving food donations through Nov. 25 in Maplewood. Items will support MEND, a hunger relief network based in Orange. A list of accepted donations available online. Drop off at 171 Maplewood Ave. From Maplewood Village Alliance . This information is accurate as of when it was published. Check with the event coordinator […] |
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Story time for toddlers planned by South Orange library on Nov. 26. The event is from 11-11:45 a.m. at the Baird Center. Registration is required. Adults must accompany children. From South 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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SOMA Shares seeks donations of coats, boots, hats, and gloves for children and teenagers. Wool, denim, and leather coats are not accepted. Items can be purchased through SOMA Shares' Amazon Wishlist or dropped off. Locations for drop-off available by email request. Monetary donations are also accepted. From South Orange Middle School HSA. This information is […] |
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Free social event for ages 13-22 with disabilities planned on Nov. 27 in Orange. We've Got Friends, an organization that creates inclusive spaces for youth to connect, will facilitate the program from 6-7:30 p.m. at The HUUB, 35-47 Cleveland St. Registration is required. From We've Got Friends. This information is accurate as of when it […]
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Thanksgiving luncheon planned by West Orange Chamber of Commerce on Nov. 27. It is from 12-1:30 p.m. at Rock Spring Golf Club, 90 Rock Spring Rd. in West Orange. There will be a buffet, cash bar, and a chance to win a door prize. Tickets available online. Donation bins collecting dried goods will be on […] |
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Small business street fair planned by South Orange Downtown on Nov. 30 to Dec. 1. It is from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. at Village Plaza. There will be several business vendors, music, and holiday-themed entertainment. Limited supply of $10 off $50 coupons available on site at the South Orange Downtown tent. From South Orange […]
South Orange resident and Grammy award-winning producer and bass player John Lee organized the "Giants of Jazz" concert planned at SOPAC on Nov. 30. It begins at 8 p.m. Tickets and performance information available online. From Patch-South Orange. This information is accurate as of when it was published. Check with the event coordinator for the […]
Free craft session planned at Craft Club Studio on Nov. 30 in South Orange. Crafting for all ages is from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. at 122 S. Orange Ave. The studio recently opened and offers workshops and classes with a focus on fiber arts. From TAPinto SOMA. This information is accurate as of when […]
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Cannaboss Lady Dispensary seeks new toy donations through Dec. 12 in Maplewood. Donations benefit the Children's Home Society. Items accepted at 9 Highland Pl. Receive 15% off your order after donating. From Maplewood Village Alliance . This information is accurate as of when it was published. Check with the event coordinator for the latest details. |
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"Holiday Sip and Shop" planned by Nutley on Dec. 3. There will be 20 businesses and organizations vending from 5-8 p.m. at Knights of Columbus, 150 Chestnut St. From Nutley Township. This information is accurate as of when it was published. Check with the event coordinator for the latest details. |
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Free one-on-one electronic device support for adults planned by Maplewood library on Dec. 5 in the Main Branch. The digital device clinic is open from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. 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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Scholarships, grants, and loans webinar for families of middle and high school students hosted by Maplewood library on Dec. 5. My College Planning Team will lead the webinar from 6:30-7:30 p.m. and will discuss ways to lower the cost for college. Registration is required. From Maplewood Public Library. This information is accurate as of when […]
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Maplewood-area residents can enter in Durand-Hedden's 2024 gingerbread house contest by Dec. 6. Gingerbread houses must be dropped off at 523 Ridgewood Rd. on Dec. 7. Participation is free and open to all ages. From Durand-Hedden House and Garden. This information is accurate as of when it was published. Check with the event coordinator for […] |
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"Hometown Holiday" weekend planned by South Orange Downtown on Dec. 7-8. There will be free photos with Santa, games, and a holiday education station at Village Hall from 3-5 p.m. and a tree lighting at 5:30 p.m. at 76 South Orange Ave. on Dec. 7. Free screening of "The Polar Express" at SOPAC on Dec. […]
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Dickens Village houses will open on Dec. 7 in Maplewood. It is open from 1-4 p.m. and will include a visit from Santa. Holiday tree lighting planned at 4:30 p.m. Dickens Village is a miniature house display inspired by Charles Dickens’s “A Christmas Carol” in Maplewood’s Ricalton Square. From Maplewood Village Alliance . This information […]
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Maplewood-area children can read to a therapy dog or a guinea pig at Maplewood library’s Hilton Branch on Dec. 7. Participants will take turns reading from 11:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. Participants should either bring their own reading material or arrive early to select something from the library’s collection before the event. From Maplewood Public […]
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Free opening reception of "Two Ladies in Leopard" exhibit planned by West Orange Arts Council on Dec. 7. It is from 4-7 p.m. at 551 Valley Rd. Attendees will meet artists Judyann Affronti and Cathy McCoy Bristol as they unveil their first collaborative piece. The exhibit is available through Dec. 29. From West Orange Arts […]
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Winter coat distribution planned by South Orange police on Dec. 8. It is from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. at South Orange Gazebo. From South Orange Police Department. This information is accurate as of when it was published. Check with the event coordinator for the latest details.
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Screening of "The Polar Express" planned by South Orange Downtown on Dec. 8. Movie begins at 12 p.m. at SOPAC Cinemas, 1 SOPAC Way. Tickets are $6 and include popcorn. Selfies with The Polar Express conductor is from 11 a.m. to 12 p.m. Tickets available online. From South Orange Downtown. This information is accurate as […]
Free poetry reading with Rogan Kelly, Bruce Lowry, Rachelle Parker, and Cheryl Vargas planned by South Orange on Dec. 8. The reading begins at 3 p.m. at The Baird Community Center, 5 Mead St. It is part of the Watershed Literary’s reading series. From South Orange Village. This information is accurate as of when it […]
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Maplewood police seeks new glove, hat, and scarf donations by Dec. 9. Items accepted at the police department and town hall. Donations are for children and adults. From Maplewood Police Department. This information is accurate as of when it was published. Check with the event coordinator for the latest details.
Story time for ages 1-3 planned by Maplewood library on Dec. 9 at the Hilton Branch. The event is from 10:30-10:50 a.m. and includes stories, rhymes, and movement activities. An accompanying adult must be present. From Maplewood Public Library. This information is accurate as of when it was published. Check with the event coordinator for […]
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Lunch and learn discussing daytime programming for adults planned at The Baird on Dec. 10 in South Orange. It is from 12-2 p.m. Register by phone or email. From South Orange Village. This information is accurate as of when it was published. Check with the event coordinator for the latest details.
Meet-up for local homeschooling families planned by Maplewood library on Dec. 10 in the Hilton Branch. The event is from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. Attendees share tips and experiences with each other. There will be hands-on activities for youth. Homeschool meet-ups are held monthly on Tuesdays. From Maplewood Public Library. This information is accurate […]
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Columbia High School students must sign up by Dec. 11 to take a free SAT/ACT exam on Dec. 14 in Maplewood. The exam is from 9 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. at Columbia High School. Results available for free on Dec. 16 at 7 p.m. during a webinar. Registration is required. From Columbia High School Home […] |
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“Books Now and Then” reading group meeting planned by Maplewood library on Dec. 12 in the Hilton Branch and virtually. Members will discuss “84, Charing Cross Road” by Helene Hanff at 6:30 p.m. Registration is required. From Maplewood Public Library. This information is accurate as of when it was published. Check with the event coordinator […]
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Free one-on-one electronic device support for adults planned by Maplewood library on Dec. 12 in the Main Branch. The digital device clinic is open from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. 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 conversation with SOMA school district Superintendent Jason Bing planned on Dec. 12 in Maplewood. The meeting is from 6:30-8 p.m. at DeHart Community Center. From TAPinto SOMA. This information is accurate as of when it was published. Check with the event coordinator for the latest details.
Essex County residents can register for English for Speakers of Other Languages online classes on Dec. 12 at Maplewood library. Registration is from 10 a.m. to 12 p.m. at the library’s Hilton Branch. Registration is also from 1-3 p.m. at 90 Broad St. in Bloomfield on Tuesdays and Wednesdays. Beginner and intermediate classes are from […] |
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South Orange-Maplewood schools district's Parenting Center seeks toy donations through Dec. 13. Toy collection bins will be placed in each elementary school and tax-deductible gifts can be made to purchase gifts for families. From South Orange Middle School HSA. This information is accurate as of when it was published. Check with the event coordinator for […]
South Orange-area residents can participate in the town's "Elf Chase Giveaway" for a chance to win $250 in gift cards to nearby shops. To enter, participants must find the elf, collect their ticket, and drop it off at designated locations. Winner announced on Dec. 22. From South Orange Downtown. This information is accurate as of […] |
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Holiday tree lighting ceremony planned by Maplewood on Dec. 14. It is from 3-5 p.m. at the Springfield Avenue Gazebo. There will be snacks, hot cocoa, and music from Columbia High School choruses and SOMA Pop Choir. From Maplewood Recreation Division. This information is accurate as of when it was published. Check with the event […]
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"Yarn and Fiber Arts" group meeting planned by Maplewood library on Dec. 14 at the Hilton Branch. Drop-in crafting will be available from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. All skill levels are welcome. From Maplewood Public Library. This information is accurate as of when it was published. Check with the event coordinator for the latest […]
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Dickens Village story time planned by Maplewood library on Dec. 14. It is from 2:30-3 p.m. at Ricalton Square next to the Maplewood train station. 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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Holiday dance party fundraiser for Newark LGBTQ Community Center planned by North Jersey Pride on Dec. 14 in Maplewood. It is from 8-11 p.m. at Groove Theory Fitness, 1809 Springfield Ave. Tickets are $25. Cash bar available. From North Jersey Pride Festival. This information is accurate as of when it was published. Check with the […] |
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Holiday dance party for ages 5-14 planned by Sequence of Leaps on Dec. 15 in West Orange. The event is from 4-6 p.m. at 555 Valley Rd. and designed for neurodiverse children. Registration is required. From West Orange Special Education Parents Advisory Council. This information is accurate as of when it was published. Check with […] |
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Story time for ages 1-3 planned by Maplewood library on Dec. 16 at the Hilton Branch. The event is from 10:30-10:50 a.m. and includes stories, rhymes, and movement activities. An accompanying adult must be present. From Maplewood Public Library. This information is accurate as of when it was published. Check with the event coordinator for […]
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South Orange residents can take home a LEGO kit and complete it for display on Dec. 17. Supplies available all day at the Baird Center. From South 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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Temporary Protection Status for Haiti information session planned by Maplewood library on Dec. 17 in the Hilton Branch. There will be a presentation from a representative from the U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services from 6:30-7:30 p.m. The session will discuss Haiti eligibility, document requirements, and filing. The session will be in Haitian Creole and English. […]
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"Comic Club" meeting for children age 5-12 planned by Maplewood library on Dec. 18 at the Hilton Branch. The meeting is scheduled from 3:30-4:30 p.m., will include drawing, writing, and creating graphic novels. Caregivers must remain in the building. From Maplewood Public Library. This information is accurate as of when it was published. Check with […]
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NAACP-Oranges and Maplewood meeting and swearing-in ceremony planned on Dec. 18 in West Orange. The event is 6-9 p.m. at West Orange library. Sock donations are required for entry. Items will be delivered to First Baptist Church of South Orange for distribution. From Oranges & Maplewood: NAACP. This information is accurate as of when it […] |
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"Boogie Woogie Babies" movement class for ages 1-5 planned by Maplewood library on Dec. 19 at the Hilton Branch. The movement class begins at 10:30 a.m. Children must be accompanied by an adult. From Maplewood Public Library. This information is accurate as of when it was published. Check with the event coordinator for the latest […]
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Free one-on-one electronic device support for adults planned by Maplewood library on Dec. 19 in the Main Branch. The digital device clinic is open from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. 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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Holiday party planned by Hilton Neighborhood Association on Dec. 19 in Maplewood. It begins at 6:30 p.m. at DeHart Community Center. Attendees are encouraged to bring a food donation for St. Joe's Food Pantry. There will be games, pizza, and a visit from Santa. From Hilton Neighborhood Association. This information is accurate as of when […]
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LEGO club meeting for ages 5+ planned by Maplewood library on Dec. 20 in the Hilton Branch. LEGO building begins at 3:30 p.m. and adults must be present. LEGO creations will be displayed in the library. From Maplewood Public Library. This information is accurate as of when it was published. Check with the event coordinator […]
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South Orange and Maplewood residents must apply by Dec. 20 to join the school district's Budget Advisory Committee. The committee is responsible for working with the district to review, analyze, and make recommendations about the budget to Superintendent Jason Bing. Applications available online. From The Village Green. This information is accurate as of when it […] |
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South Orange library seeks donations of unexpired non-perishable items for its holiday food drive starting Nov. 16. Items accepted every Saturday through Dec. 21 from 1-3 p.m. at the Baird Center. From South Orange Public Library. This information is accurate as of when it was published. Check with the event coordinator for the latest details.
South Orange library seeks donations of non-perishable items, cooking essentials, and fresh ingredients on Dec. 21. Items accepted from 1-3 p.m. at the Baird Center. A list of accepted items is available online. 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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Virtual Kwanzaa Celebration planned by SOMA Justice on Dec. 26. The celebration will begin at 6:30 p.m. Participants can also register to receive a Kwanzaa kit that will include an activity and a food item. Kits are available on first come. first served basis. Registration is available online. From SOMA Justice. This information is accurate […]
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Essex County residents can register for beginner English for Speakers of Other Languages online classes on Dec. 26 at Maplewood library. Registration is from 10 a.m. to 12 p.m. at the library’s Hilton Branch. Class will be held online on Tuesdays and Thursdays from Jan. 7 to Mar. 27. Students must show two forms of […]
Coloring session planned by West Orange library on Dec. 26. It is from 4-5 p.m. Open to all ages. Registration not required. Supplies provided. From West 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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Mahjong afternoon for adults and seniors planned at West Orange library on Dec. 26. Attendees will play from 2-4:30 p.m. Registration is not required. From West 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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Free board game afternoon for children in grades K-5 planned by West Orange library on Dec. 27. Board games will be available from 4-5 p.m. and registration is not required. From West 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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Children can take home a toilet paper snowman craft at West Orange library on Dec. 30. Crafts are available all day at the youth services department. Supplies are available on a first come.first served basis. From West Orange Public Library. This information is accurate as of when it was published. Check with the event coordinator […]
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