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Eligible Newark residents can apply to Newark Housing Authority's rental assistance program through Dec. 31. It provides financial assistance to help residents complete their rent payments. Guidelines available online. Applications are available at each resident’s site management office. From Newark Housing Authority. This information is accurate as of when it was published. Check with the […] |
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Belleville-area seniors can register for the township recreation department's "Senior Pass" by Jan. 1. Senior Pass gives members access to classes, events, and activities. Membership is $25 for Belleville residents and $50 for non-residents. Enrollment is available online. From Belleville Recreation Department. This information is accurate as of when it was published. Check with the […]
People ages 21-29 can sign up for free pap smear screenings with Rutgers Medical School through Jan. 31 in Newark. It is part of Rutgers' "31 Paps in 31 Days" campaign. It is available weekdays from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. at 90 Bergen Street, Suite 4400. From Patch Newark. This information is accurate as […] |
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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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Three Kings Day celebration planned at Essex County College on Jan. 6 in Newark. There will be gifts and face painting from 3:30-7 p.m. at the gymnasium. A rain and snow date is scheduled for Jan. 8. From Newark Councilman at Large Luis A. Quintana. This information is accurate as of when it was published. […]
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Winter dance party fundraiser benefitting the Newark LGBTQ Community Center planned on Jan. 9 in Maplewood. It is from 7-11 p.m. at 1844 Springfield Ave. Admission is $25. Tickets are available online. From Newark LGBTQ Community Center. This information is accurate as of when it was published. Check with the event coordinator for the latest […] |
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East Orange YMCA seeks high school volunteers to join its "Buddy Ball" program. Volunteers will play basketball with children with disabilities to build motor skills. It is from 12-1 p.m. on Saturdays from Feb. 7 to Mar. 28. Mandatory orientation is Jan. 28. Applications are available online. From East Orange YMCA. This information is accurate […] |
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Story reading of "Playing at the Border: A Story of Yo-Yo Ma" by Joanna Ho planned at Newark library on Jan. 14 in the North End Branch. It begins at 4:30 p.m. and is part of NJPAC's "Books on the Move" series. Registration is required. From New Jersey Performing Arts Center (NJPAC). This information is […]
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East Orange YMCA's early bird summer camp registration is open. Children age 3-15 are eligible to attend camp. Financial assistance available. From East Orange YMCA. This information is accurate as of when it was published. Check with the event coordinator for the latest details. 
Digital literacy drop-in sessions for adults planned with Newark library available through May 13 in the Main Branch. Classes are Mondays and Wednesdays from 2:30-4:30 p.m. Topics include computer basics, social media use, texting and emailing, and more. Free admission. Registration is not required. From Newark Public Library. This information is accurate as of when […] |
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Healthcare enrollment assistance planned with New Jersey Citizen Action on Jan. 15 in Irvington. It is from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. at Irvington library. Free admission. From Irvington Public Library. This information is accurate as of when it was published. Check with the event coordinator for the latest details.
Martin Luther King Jr. celebration planned with La Casa de Don Pedro on Jan. 15 in Newark. It is from 5:30-7:30 p.m. at 23 Broadway. There will be food and beverages. From La Casa De Don Pedro. This information is accurate as of when it was published. Check with the event coordinator for the latest […]
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Eligible entrepreneurs can apply to Seton Hall University's 11-month entrepreneurship program, ImpactNJ Urban Ventures Collaborative. It provides mentorship and training for current and aspiring entrepreneurs. Trainings are from 8:30 a.m. to 1 p.m. at 89 Market St. in Newark. Scholarships are available. Applications are accepted online until Jan. 17. From TAPinto East Orange/Orange. This information […] 
Orange and Newark public school students will be participating in the 2026 Martin Luther King, Jr. Oratorical Competition on Jan. 17 in Newark. It begins at 11 a.m. at NJIT. Tickets are available online for purchase. From Orange Public Schools. This information is accurate as of when it was published. Check with the event coordinator […]
Newark seeks actors and singers ages 7-72 for its citywide casting call on Jan. 17 for upcoming stage productions. Auditions are from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. at Newark City Hall. No experience necessary. Headshots and resumes are encouraged. From Newark City. This information is accurate as of when it was published. Check with the […]
East Orange youth in grades 5-9 can attend "Science Saturdays" at East Orange library on Jan. 17. It begins at 12:30 p.m. Attendees will learn and explore science projects. Free admission. 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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Martin Luther King March of Resistance planned by People’s Organization for Progress on Jan. 19 in Newark. It begins at 12 p.m. at the Martin Luther King Jr. Statue, 495 Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Blvd. From People's Organization for Progress. This information is accurate as of when it was published. Check with the event […] 
Martin Luther King Jr. "Community Day" planned at Newark Museum of Art on Jan. 19. It is from 12-5 p.m. and will include performances, hands-on activities, and more. Free admission. Registration is required. From Newark Museum of Art. This information is accurate as of when it was published. Check with the event coordinator for the […]
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Public meeting planned with Newark police on Jan. 20 in Newark and online. Fourth precinct substation officers will discuss quality of life issues and concerns at 6 p.m. at Society Hill, 1 Cornerstone Ln. From Newark Public Safety. This information is accurate as of when it was published. Check with the event coordinator for the […]
Public meeting planned with Newark police on Jan. 20 in Newark. Fifth precinct substation officers will discuss quality of life issues, community events, and trends at 7 p.m. at 695 Bergen St. From Newark Public Safety. This information is accurate as of when it was published. Check with the event coordinator for the latest details. |
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Belleville-area children ages 2-8 can register for a soccer development program with Excellence Soccer Touch. Participants develop skills based on their age group. The program runs through Mar. 20. Enrollment is $219-239. Players meet Friday evenings at Belleville School 8. Registration available online. From Belleville Township. This information is accurate as of when it was […] |
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Newark residents can make and take home eco-friendly cleaning products with Clinton Hill Community Action on Jan. 24. It is from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. at 393 Hawthorne Ave. Free admission. From Clinton Hill Community Action. This information is accurate as of when it was published. Check with the event coordinator for the latest […]
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Parents and caregivers can attend a children's literacy workshop on Jan. 24 at Newark library's Main Branch. It begins at 2 p.m. Participants will learn about the benefits of reading aloud, how to choose books for their child, and literacy activities. One free gift card per family. Free books. No registration required. Free admission. From […]
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Newark's "Sing in Praise of King," a celebration of the life of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr., is scheduled for Jan. 26. The free event will start at 7 p.m. at Newark Symphony Hall, will feature a keynote speech by civil rights attorney Benjamin Crump. Ticket reservations are available by phone and online. Free admission. […]
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Film screening and panel discussion about affordable housing planned by NJPAC on Jan. 27. The pane; begins at 6 p.m. and will include and screening and discussion of "City Rising: Gentrification and Displacement" and discuss the potential impact of recent affordable housing legislation in the state. The program will be moderated by Amol Sinha, Executive […]
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"Mommy and Me Maternal Workshop" planned with La Casa de Don Pedro on Jan. 28 in Newark. It is from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. at 23 Broadway. The workshop will discuss health and wellness, healthy pregnancy practices, and more. Preregistration is required. From La Casa De Don Pedro. This information is accurate as of […]
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"Project Homeless Connect Day" planned with Essex County on Jan. 28 in Newark. The event is scheduled from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. at the Essex County College gymnasium. There will be free health screenings, haircuts, public assistance, and food. Attendees can also learn about free programs for youth, veterans, victims of domestic violence, employment […]
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Mobile office hours with Rep. LaMonica McIver planned on Jan. 28 in Irvington. McIver and her team will be available from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. at Irvington Senior Center 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. […]
Expungement clinic planned with Stono Public Affairs and Assemblywoman Cleopatra Tucker on Jan. 28 in Newark. It is from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. at 55 Ludlow St. There will be free legal consultations about expungement eligibility and paperwork. Registration is encouraged. From District 28 Assemblywoman Cleopatra Tucker. This information is accurate as of when […]
Mobile mammogram and cervical cancer screenings planned with University Hospital on Jan. 28 in Newark Screenings are from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. at CityPlex, 360–394 Springfield Ave. Appointments can be scheduled online. From Newark City. This information is accurate as of when it was published. Check with the event coordinator for the latest details. |
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Eligible Newark residents can submit a preliminary application for affordable housing at 74-78 Webster St. by Jan. 29. Available affordable housing units include two one-bedrooms, two two-bedrooms, and one three-bedroom. Preliminary applications available online. From Newark City. This information is accurate as of when it was published. Check with the event coordinator for the latest […]
Vision board workshop planned with La Casa de Don Pedro on Jan. 29 in Newark. It is from 3-4 p.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.
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Newark residents can attend an information session Jan. 29, Feb. 3, and Feb. 5 on PSE&G's community solar program, which is meant to lower energy costs for renters and homeowners. Program participants subscribe to a local solar farm that generates clean energy for their local electricity grid. Information sessions are from 6-8 p.m. at Park […]
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Documentary screening of "The Hidden History of Slavery in New York" planned at Newark library's Main Branch on Jan. 31. It begins at 1 p.m. and will be followed by a talk with the film director Larry Epstein. Registration not required. Free admission. From Newark Public Library. This information is accurate as of when it […]
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Essex and Hudson county youth in grades 8-12 can attend a Essex County 4-H field trip to the Paul Robeson Gallery on Feb. 16 in Newark. It is from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. Free admission. Lunch provided. Registration is open until Jan. 31. From Essex County 4-H. This information is accurate as of when […] |
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