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Parent Advisory Community meeting planned by Partnership for Maternal and Child Health of Northern NJ on Feb. 24 in Irvington. Attendees can share recommendations for programs, discuss upcoming events their organization is hosting, and network with others. It is from 3-4 p.m. at Unity Family Success Center, 50 Union Ave. Registration is required. From Partnership […]
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South Orange Downtown seeks food vendors for its 2025 farmers market. The market will run Wednesdays from 1-6 p.m. from Jun. 4 through Oct. 29 at the Sloan Street parking lot. Applications for vendors are accepted online. From South Orange Downtown. This information is accurate as of when it was published. Check with the event […] |
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Community conversation with South Orange-Maplewood Superintendent of Schools Jason Bing planned on Feb. 25 in South Orange. Attendees can share thoughts, concerns, and suggestions to improve the school district. Bing will share district updates and answer questions during a Q&A session. It is from 6:30-8 p.m. at the Baird Community Center. From South Orange-Maplewood Public […]
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Partnership for Maternal and Child Health of Northern NJ February 2025 Black History Arts and Crafts
Partnership for Maternal and Child Health of Northern NJ February 2025 Black History Arts and Crafts
Arts and crafts session for families focused on Black history planned by Partnership for Maternal and Child Health of Northern NJ on Feb. 25 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 […]
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Arthouse Film Festival will begin screening new films at SOPAC starting Mar. 3 in South Orange. Films have not yet been released to the public. There will be discussions with filmmakers and actors. Tickets can be purchased in packages and are available online. From Art House Film Festival. This information is accurate as of when […]
Casino night and fundraiser supporting West Orange Elks planned on May 4 in Wind Creek Bethlehem, P.A. Donations of $40 includes the bus fare and $25 of free play at Wind Creek Casino. Reservations made by phone or email. From West Orange Elks . This information is accurate as of when it was published. Check […] |
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Youth can attend a workshop discussing ways to intervene negative thoughts at Irvington library on Feb. 26. David's Shoes, nonprofit focused on reducing teen violence, will lead the free event from 3-4 p.m. First 10 people who register will receive a gift card. Refreshments will be served. From Odo Achievement Center. This information is accurate […]
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Essex County residents can register for English for Speakers of Other Languages conversation-level classes by Feb. 26 at Maplewood library. A pre-test must be taken on Feb. 27 at the Hilton Branch from 6:30-7:30 p.m. Classes meet in-person Thursday evenings starting Mar. 6. Registration is available online. From Maplewood Public Library. This information is accurate […] 
Performance by Harambee Chamber Orchestra planned by Maplewood arts and culture on Feb. 27. Music will celebrate Black composers. It begins at 7 p.m. at The Woodland, 60 Woodland Rd. From Maplewood Division of Arts and Culture. This information is accurate as of when it was published. Check with the event coordinator for the latest […]
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Free whiskey tasting and educational event planned by Springfield Avenue Maplewood on Feb. 27. Attendees will learn about the Nearest Green, the first-known African American distiller from 5-7 p.m. at Lum’s Cellars, 1718 Springfield Ave. Registration is required. From Springfield Avenue Maplewood. This information is accurate as of when it was published. Check with the […]
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South Orange Downtown partnered with women-owned businesses in the area to create a bingo activity through Mar. 31. Participants can retrieve a bingo card at any participating business and must complete the tasks on the card. People who complete three bingos can submit their card online by Apr. 1 for a chance to win a […] |
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Screening of "Who Done It" planned by West Orange Classic Film Festival on Mar. 2. The movie begins at 2 p.m. at AMC at 495 Prospect Ave. in West Orange. Tickets available online and in-person for purchase. Admission is $15. From West Orange Arts Council. This information is accurate as of when it was published. […] |
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South Orange's Baird Community Center is accepting registration for its spring classes starting Mar. 3. Programs include art and dance, yoga and pilates, chess, pickleball, poetry, public speaking, ballet, hip hop, and more. Sign up online. Open to all ages. South Orange residency not required. From South Orange Village. This information is accurate as of […]
"Deconstructing Racism Workshop" series planned by South Orange-Maplewood Community Coalition on Race starting Mar. 3 in Maplewood. The free four-week program is from 7-9 p.m. at Columbia High School. It will discuss the impact of white supremacy on people of color and ways to disrupt and dismantle white supremacy. Registration is required. From South Orange-Maplewood […]
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Author talk with Karen Bloom Gevirtz planned by Maplewood library on Mar. 4 in the Hilton Branch. Gevirtz will discuss "The Apothecary’s Wife, The Hidden History of Medicine and How It Became a Commodity" at 6:30 p.m. Registration is not required. From Maplewood Public Library. This information is accurate as of when it was published. […]
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Self-care craft class for seniors ages 55+ planned by Maplewood recreation on Mar. 5. Attendees will make a hand and foot salt soak from 11:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. at Maplewood Senior Center. Enrollment is $12. No residency requirement. From Maplewood Recreation Division. This information is accurate as of when it was published. Check with […] |
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Networking breakfast planned by West Orange Chamber of Commerce on Mar. 6 in West Orange. It is from 7:15-9:30 a.m. at Rock Spring Golf Course. Attendees will meet business owners and community leaders. Tickets are $40 online or $55 at the door. From West Orange Chamber of Commerce. This information is accurate as of when […] 
Poetry open mic night celebrating women planned at Irvington library on Mar. 6. It is from 2-5 p.m. and will highlight women from multiple cultures. Free admission. From NJ Poetry Events. This information is accurate as of when it was published. Check with the event coordinator for the latest details.
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Story time for babies planned by Maplewood library on Mar. 6 in the Hilton Branch. There will be movement and stories from 10:30-10:50 a.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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Fundraiser dinner for ages 21+ supporting South Orange-Maplewood school district's Achieve program planned on Mar. 7 in Maplewood. There will be food and live music from 7-10:30 p.m. at The Woodland, 60 Woodland Rd. Funds support tutoring, educator grants, and other programs. Tickets and monetary donations accepted online. From Achieve Foundation of South Orange and […] |
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Bilingual story time in Spanish and English for ages 4+ planned by Maplewood library on Mar. 8 in the Hilton Branch. Local resident and native Spanish speaker Yohana Osorio will lead the free event from 11-11:45 a.m. Registration is not required. From Maplewood Public Library. This information is accurate as of when it was published. […]
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Local bands can apply by Mar. 9 to perform at Maplewoodstock, an annual music festival scheduled for July. Applicants must submit either one original song or one cover song. Applications available online. From Maplewoodstock. This information is accurate as of when it was published. Check with the event coordinator for the latest details.
Free poetry reading with Claudia Cortese, Isabel Cruz, and Susanna Rich planned by South Orange on Mar. 9. The reading begins at 3 p.m. at The Skate House, 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 was published. Check […]
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Maplewood and South Orange girls ages 10-20 can submit artwork to Maplewood's "Just Like A Girl" exhibition by Mar. 9. Artwork will be displayed at 1978 Maplewood Arts Center in celebration of Women’s History Month. All participants will receive a gift certificate to A Paper Hat, an art supply store in Maplewood. Submissions accepted online. […]
Author talk and reception with Rebecca Boggs Roberts planned by Durand-Hedden House and Garden on Mar. 9 in Maplewood. Roberts will discuss "First Lady: The Untold Power of Edith Wilson" at 1 p.m. at The Woodland, 60 Woodland Rd. A reception will follow at 2:45 p.m. at Durand Hedden House, 523 Ridgewood Rd. There will […]
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"Five Principles of Parenting" virtual talk planned y by South Orange-Maplewood public schools on Mar. 12. Developmental psychologist Dr. Aliza Pressman will lead the talk at 7 p.m. Registration link available online. From South Orange-Maplewood Public Schools. This information is accurate as of when it was published. Check with the event coordinator for the latest […]
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"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 […]
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Roller skate fundraiser supporting Beyond the Boogie Dance Company planned on Mar. 12 in Newark. It is from 6-8 p.m. at Branch Brook Park Skating Center. Admission include skate rental, pizza, and juice. Tickets available in-person. From Beyond the Boogie Dance Company. This information is accurate as of when it was published. Check with the […] |
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Tickets on sale for Columbia High School student production of "The Prom," with performances starting Mar. 13. Performances run Thursdays, Fridays, and weekends through Mar. 23 at Maplewood Middle School. Tickets available online. From Columbia High School Home and School Association. This information is accurate as of when it was published. Check with the event […]
Information session on the home-buying process planned by South Orange-Maplewood Community Coalition on Race on Mar. 13 in South Orange. Certified financial planner William Vaughan will lead the event at 7 p.m. at The Baird Center. The free event will discuss ways to secure a loan, market trends, and how to prepare for homeownership. Register […]
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Local musicians can apply by Mar. 14 to perform at Downtown After Sundown, a live music series at Spiotta Park in South Orange scheduled Jun. 7 to Aug. 30. Applicants must share a link to their music and, if accepted, must pay a $250 fee for each performance. Applications available online. From South Orange Downtown. […] |
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"Rank the Desserts" event focused on ranked-choice voting planned by Maplewood Democratic Committee on Mar. 15 in Maplewood. Attendees will sample homemade desserts and learn about how ranked-choice voting systems can make elections fairer. It begins at 4 p.m. at DeHart Community Center. Registration is required. From Maplewood Democratic Committee . This information is accurate […]
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St. Patrick's Day Parade planned by West Orange on Mar. 16. It begins at 12:15 p.m. at West Orange Town Hall. From West Orange Patch. This information is accurate as of when it was published. Check with the event coordinator for the latest details.
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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 […]
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"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. […]
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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.
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Webinar discussing ways to appeal to colleges for more financial aid planned by Maplewood library on Mar. 18. The free workshop is presented by My College Planning Team and begins 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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Opening reception for Columbia High School students' 2025 art showcase planned at SOPAC on Mar. 19. It begins at 6 p.m. and will showcase student artwork across mediums, including paintings, sculptures, and digital media. Art will be on display through Apr. 26. Tickets to the reception are free and available online. From South Orange Performing […]
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"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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Networking happy hour planned by Oranges and Maplewood NAACP on Mar. 20 in South Orange. It is from 5-8 p.m. at The Order, 50 W. South Orange Ave. Women in the NAACP Committee will lead the event in celebration of Women's History Month. Registration is required. From Oranges & Maplewood: NAACP. This information is accurate […]
Moxie Salon and Beauty Bar will hold a ribbon cutting ceremony on Mar. 20 in South Orange. It begins at 10:30 a.m. at 9 West S. Orange Ave. There will be promotions after the event, including a jewelry pop-up vendor and discounted salon prices. From South Orange Downtown. This information is accurate as of when […]
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Trivia night and silent auction supporting South Orange Middle School HSA planned on Mar. 21. It is from 7-9 p.m. at The Baird Community Center in South Orange. There will be food and drinks. Tickets available online. Funds will go toward student extracurricular activities. From South Orange Middle School HSA. This information is accurate as […]
Members of Maplewood library's Teen Advisory Board will read to children ages 4+ on Mar. 21 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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Columbia High School Prom Shop seeks clean, gently used or new formal attire donations from Feb. 1 to Mar. 22 in Maplewood. Items in all sizes and prom styles are accepted. Drop off at Columbia High School’s main entrance, The General Store, 1875 Springfield Ave., Keller Williams, 181 Maplewood Ave., and Artistry Salon, 165 Valley […]
Science fiction book group meeting for adults planned by South Orange library on Mar. 22. It is from 1-2 p.m. at 298 Walton Ave. Members will discuss "The Future is Female!" edited by Lisa Yaszek. Registration is required. From South Orange Public Library. This information is accurate as of when it was published. Check with […]
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Drop-in STEM activities for all ages planned by Maplewood library on Mar. 22 in the Hilton Branch. It is from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. The even celebrates N.J. Makers Day, which promotes STEM-focused and hands-on learning activities for children and youth. From Maplewood Public Library. This information is accurate as of when it was […]
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"Yinyasa and Meditation Workshop" planned by Sana Yoga on Mar. 22 in Union. It combines yoga, meditation, and cannabis use from 4-6 p.m. at 1016 Stuyvesant Ave. Attendees should bring their own mats and cannabis. Admission is $20. Tickets available online. From Sana Yoga. This information is accurate as of when it was published. Check […]
Stage production of "The Colored Museum" planned by The Strollers on Mar. 21-22 in Maplewood. There will also be an art exhibition showcasing artists of color in collaboration with the Newark Museum of Art. Showtimes and exhibit visiting times available online. Located at Burgdorff Theater, 10 Durand Rd. Tickets available online for purchase. From Maplewood […] |
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Afternoon dances celebrating Women's History Month planned by Maplewood arts on Mar. 23. Dances performed by Lydia Johnson Dance School's professional and student companies, and Columbia High School Special Dancers. The free event is from 3-5:30 p.m. at The Woodland, 60 Woodland Rd. From Maplewood Division of Arts and Culture. This information is accurate as […]
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Fundraiser supporting Newark LGBTQ Community Center planned on Mar. 23 in Maplewood. It is from 4-6 p.m. at 29 Sommer Ave. There will be cocktails and hors d'oeuvres. Monetary donations will fund the center's drop-in services, scholarships, community meals, game nights, and all-access film passes. Registration and donations accepted online. From Newark LGBTQ Community Center. […] |
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Free health and wellness event planned by SOMA Chamber of Commerce on Mar. 25 in Maplewood. It begins at 6 p.m. at The Woodland, 60 Woodland Rd. There will be information on practical self-care, stress, burnout, mindful nutrition, and a culinary demonstration. From SOMA Chamber of Commerce. This information is accurate as of when it […]
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Webinar discussing ways to support children's learning at home planned by Oranges and Maplewood NAACP on Mar. 27. It begins at 7 p.m. and will focus on research-based techniques. The free event is led by the organization's education committee. Registration required. From Oranges & Maplewood: NAACP. This information is accurate as of when it was […]
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South Orange Rescue Squad's 2025 5K race is scheduled for May 4. It will start and finish at 62 Sloan St. in South Orange at 9 a.m. Admission is $30 for adults and funds will go towards supporting the rescue squad, a nonprofit organization. Registration available online. From South Orange Rescue Squad. This information is […] |
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Seton Hall's annual celebration of Japanese culture will begin Mar. 28 in South Orange. It will include a statewide Japanese Language and Cultural Studies awards ceremony, storytelling ceremony, conversation of bilingual book "Interned in Wartime Japan: Diary of a Young British National," among other culture and history topics. All events are open to the public. […] |
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Maplewood library seeks book donations on Mar. 29 in the Main Branch. Donations are accepted from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. The library will not accept mildewed books, media, magazines, textbooks or encyclopedias. All donations will support the library’s spring book sale scheduled for Apr. 4-5. From Maplewood Public Library. This information is accurate as […]
Film screening of "Stronger Than Steel: The Senator Wynona Lipman Story" planned on Mar. 29 in South Orange. It begins at 2 p.m. with a discussion with filmmaker Celeste A. Bateman and Gale Britton, president of Board of Trustees of Wynona's House. Film screening will follow. Sen. Wynona Lipman was N.J.’s first Black female state […]
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Free SAT and ACT diagnostic exams for Columbia High School students planned Mar. 29 in Maplewood. It will determine whether students are better suited for the SAT or ACT exam, give baseline scores, and provide strengths and weaknesses in content areas. Registration is required. Participants must arrive at CHS by 8:45 a.m. and bring a […]
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"Community Night" fundraiser supporting Maplewood Village Alliance planned with Ani Ramen Maplewood on Mar. 31. A 20% portion of sales made at Ani Ramen, 149 Maplewood Ave., from 11:30 a.m. to 9 p.m. will go towards MVA. Patrons must mention the fundraiser at checkout. Dine-in only. From Maplewood Village Alliance . This information is accurate […]
Rally in support of transgender rights planned at Maplewood Town Hall on Mar. 31. It begins at 6 p.m. and will celebrate trans people and bring attention to examples of anti-trans discrimination. The event is held on the same day of International Transgender Day of Visibility. From TAPinto SOMA. This information is accurate as of […]
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Free screening of a conversation with author Karin Slaughter and actor Ramon Rodriguez planned at Maplewood library's Hilton Branch on Apr. 1. Rodriguez will interview Slaughter about her book "This is Why We Lied." Slaughter wrote "Will Trent," which became a television series. Rodriguez played the title character. The video will be screened at 6:30 […]
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South Orange-Maplewood school district is accepting enrollment for the 2025-26 school year by Apr. 1. Proof of residency in South Orange or Maplewood, and enrollment documents must be submitted with and pre-registration. Registration is available online. From South Orange-Maplewood Public Schools. This information is accurate as of when it was published. Check with the event […] |
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Maplewood plans a community meeting discussing N.J. American Water's lead service line replacement program on Apr. 2. It begins at 7:30 p.m. at Maplewood Town Hall and online via Zoom. The meeting comes after NJAW announced plans to increase the pace of service line replacements within the next year. Town hall attendees can ask about […]
Essex County residents can meet representatives from different Support Coordination Agencies on Apr. 2 in Maplewood. Arc of Essex County is holding the event from 6-8 p.m. at 50-58 Burnett Ave. Support Coordination Agencies provide independent care management for people receiving services from the state's Division of Developmental Disabilities. Registration is required. From The Arc […]
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Film workshop for students in grades 8-12 planned with South Orange-Maplewood Adult School on Jul. 7-18. Students will learn how to create film ideas, the fundamentals of filmmaking, and ways to develop short films. Classes are held at Columbia High School in Maplewood. Registration available online. From South Orange-Maplewood Adult School. This information is accurate […] |
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Adults can attend South Orange library's free computer class on ways to identify email scams on Apr. 4. It begins at 11 a.m. at the Baird Community Center. Attendees will also learn how to create and remember strong passwords. Sign up online or by phone. Library card not required. People can also request a ride […]
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Maplewood library's spring book sale is scheduled for Apr. 4-5 in the Main Branch. It is from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. on Apr. 4 and until 2 p.m. on Apr. 5. 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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"Love My Pup, Love My Park" event planned at Flood’s Hill in South Orange on Apr. 5. It is from 10 a.m. to 12 p.m. There will be free photo opportunities, treats, music, and coffee. There will also be a chance to win prizes from local businesses. Attendees are encouraged to bring donations unopened dog […]
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Maplewood residents can shred paper items for free on Apr. 5. It is from 8 a.m. to 12 p.m. at Maplewood Recycling Center, 359 Boyden Ave. Participants must bring a government-issued photo ID and proof of residency. From Maplewood Township. This information is accurate as of when it was published. Check with the event coordinator […]
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Free presentation discussing the history of Durand-Hedden House with dendrochronologist Michael Cuba on Apr. 6 in Maplewood. The event is from 1-4 p.m. at 523 Ridgewood Rd. Cuba will share what he learned through analysis of the building's timbers. Registration is required. From Durand-Hedden House and Garden. This information is accurate as of when it […]
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R&B line dancing with South Orange-Maplewood Community Coalition on Race planned on Apr. 6 in Maplewood. It is from 4-6 p.m. at Prospect Presbyterian Church. Free admission. From South Orange-Maplewood Community Coalition on Race. This information is accurate as of when it was published. Check with the event coordinator for the latest details.
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Exhibition of artwork by Columbia High School students planned at Durand-Hedden House on Apr. 6 in Maplewood. It is from 1-4 p.m. There will also be student ensemble performances from The Augmented Four and Jackson Pellegrino Quartet. From Durand-Hedden House and Garden. This information is accurate as of when it was published. Check with the […]
"Hat-making History of the Oranges" presentation planned at West Orange library on Apr. 6. West Orange town historian Joseph Fagan will lead the free event from 2-3 p.m. An art exhibit inspired by the Oranges' hat-making history will open on Apr. 6 as well. It will be on display through Jun. 20. From West Orange […]
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