Free virtual "Smart Homebuyer Workshop" planned by Urban League Essex County on Mar. 24-25. The event, scheduled from 5:30-8:30 p.m. each day, will feature workshops on mortgages, inspections, and financial planning. Preregistration is required. From Urban League of Essex County. This information is accurate as of when it was published. Check with the event coordinator […]
New Jersey Empowerment Awards is scheduled for Mar. 25 at the Newark Museum of Art. Hosted by the N.J. Black Empowerment Coalition. It begins at 6 p.m. and will honor Adenah Bayoh, Charles Boyer, Antoinette Miles, Marcia Hicks, Benjie Wimberly, and Sharonda Allen. Keynote speaker is Charles Coleman Jr. Tickets are $135 and available online […]
LGBTQ+ book club meeting for adults planned by Newark library on Mar. 25 in the Main Branch. Members will discuss "Love in the Big City" by Sang-Young Park at 6 p.m. Registration is required. Library card not required. From Newark Public Library. This information is accurate as of when it was published. Check with the […]
Newark residents can attend a public hearing about the school district's new elementary school, Riverfront, on Mar. 25. It begins at 5 p.m. at Lafayette Street School. Riverfront Elementary School will replace the former St. Aloysius Roman Catholic Church building. The hearing will focus on school overcrowding in the East Ward. From Ironbound Community Corporation. […]
Housing justice roundtable planned virtually with Ironbound Community Corporation on Mar. 26. It will discuss housing habitability and accountability from 6-8 p.m. Registration is required. From Ironbound Community Corporation. This information is accurate as of when it was published. Check with the event coordinator for the latest details.
Expungement clinic planned with Stono Public Affairs on Mar. 26 in Newark. It is from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. at Congregational Baptist Church, 399 Bergen St. There will be free legal consultations about expungement eligibility and paperwork. Registration is encouraged. From Newark City. This information is accurate as of when it was published. Check […]
Financial literacy workshop for women and girls planned on Mar. 26 in East Orange. Financial educator Keila P. Catching will lead the course from 6-7 p.m. at Cicely L. Tyson Community School of Performing and Fine Arts. Free admission. Registration is required. From East Orange City. This information is accurate as of when it was […]
People can attend Newark Culture Club's independent film event on Mar. 27. It is from 6-8:30 p.m. and will screen "Brick City Renaissance," "The Ironbound Vampire," and "5 Ways I Didn't Marry You." Directors will be present. Admission is $15. Tickets are available online for purchase. From Newark Culture Club. This information is accurate as […]
Youth can attend "Science Saturday" at East Orange library on Mar. 28. It is from 1-2 p.m. 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 for the latest details.
Women's celebration event planned with Ironbound Community Corporation on Mar. 28 in Newark. It is from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. at 432 Lafayette St. Free resources available. From Ironbound Community Corporation. This information is accurate as of when it was published. Check with the event coordinator for the latest details.
Previously incarcerated Newark residents can apply by Mar. 31 to attend a free 12-week entrepreneurship program at Newark library. Class is from Apr. 6 to Jul. 6 and meets Mondays […]
Newark Mayor Ras Baraka will deliver the State of the City Address on Mar. 31 at NJPAC. It begins at 7 p.m. and will discuss the city's achievements and future […]
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