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Free assistance for completing the State Rental Assistance Program's pre-application on Jan. 24 with Assemblywoman Carmen Morales' office. Limited to residents of Belleville, Bloomfield, East Orange, Glen Ridge, Nutley, and Orange. Assistance is available from 4-8 p.m. at 152 Franklin St. in Belleville. SRAP provides housing subsidies for very low-income residents. Eligible applicants must bring […]
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Fair housing workshop planned by NJ Citizen Action on Jan. 27 in Irvington. The workshop begins at 5 p.m. at Irvington library. Attendees will learn how to protect themselves against housing discrimination and their constitutional rights under the Fair Housing Act. From New Jersey Citizen Action. This information is accurate as of when it was […]
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Oak Street Health will visit East Orange library on Jan. 28 to discuss information about Medicare. The event is from 10 a.m. to 12 p.m. 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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Weekly Zumba class for adults planned by East Orange YMCA on Jan. 28. It meets from 9-9:45 a.m. on Tuesdays until Jun. 10. Registration is required and available online. From East Orange YMCA. This information is accurate as of when it was published. Check with the event coordinator for the latest details. 
Orange public schools’ SEPAG to host a virtual meeting on Jan. 28. The meeting is from 6-7 p.m. and will discuss executive functioning skills and strategies for students. Registration link sent to student's teacher. From Orange Public Schools. This information is accurate as of when it was published. Check with the event coordinator for the […] |
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Pedestrian safety meeting planned by Park Avenue Elementary School's Safe Routes to Schools team, a program that encourages children to walk or bike to school, on Jan. 30 in Orange. The meeting is from 6-8 p.m. at Park Avenue's cafeteria and will discuss pedestrian safety improvements. Attendees will share input on the projects, which include […] |
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Quiet reading session for children in grades pre-K-7 planned by East Orange library on Jan. 31. It is from 3:30-5:30 p.m. Hot chocolate provided. 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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Free cooking demo for adults planned by East Orange library on Jan. 31. Participants will learn how to make a meatball dish from 4-5:30 p.m. Registration opens Jan. 24. 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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Small Black-owned businesses can apply to vend at Lincoln Avenue Elementary School's pop-up shop, scheduled for Feb. 8 in Orange. It is from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. Applications available online. From Orange Public Schools. This information is accurate as of when it was published. Check with the event coordinator for the latest details. 
Fathers in Essex County can attend East Orange's "Fathers Make A Difference Conference" on Feb. 1 to learn about family resources and take workshops. Workshops will discuss men's health, job training, disabled youth, and ways to improve student performance. it is from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. at East Orange High School. Lunch is provided. […]
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Free book signing and discussion with Nutley author Daniel Marucci planned by Nutley library on Feb. 1. Marucci, born and raised in Orange, will sign and discuss "Fifty-Six" from 2-3 p.m. From Nutley 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 conversation with drummer Bernard "Pretty" Purdie planned by Newark library on Feb. 1 in the Main Branch. It is from 1-4 p.m. and marks the opening event to Newark library's 2025 Black History Month celebration. Tickets available online. From Newark Public Library. This information is accurate as of when it was published. Check with […]
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Sensory-friendly screening of "Dog Man" planned by Nassan's Place on Feb. 1 in Newark. The movie begins at 9:30 a.m. at CityPlex12, 360-394 Springfield Ave. Admission is $12 and includes movie ticket, popcorn, drink, and fruit snack. Online registration is required. From Nassan's Place. This information is accurate as of when it was published. Check […] |
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Craft swap planned by Sew Leana on Feb. 2 in South Orange. The swap is from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. at Sew Leana, 12 W. South Orange Ave. Unused craft items and supplies can be hand-delivered Sew Leana from 11 a.m. to 7 p.m. on Jan. 29; 11 a.m. to 6 p.m. on Jan. […]
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Black history-themed Jeopardy session for youth in grades 8-12 planned by East Orange library on Feb. 4. It is from 4-5:30 p.m. Registration is 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.
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Orange residents can attend a virtual public hearing discussing improvement plans for Colgate Park on Feb. 4. The meeting begins at 6 p.m. Proposals include developing a new mini soccer field, volleyball court, and outdoor fitness center. Preliminary costs and environmental impact assessment are available online for viewing. Zoom link is available online. From City […] |
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Free jazz performance by Vinnie Cutro and Mitch Schechter planned by East Orange library on Feb. 5. Cutro will play the trumpet and Schechter will play the piano to sample music from Duke Ellington and Billy Strayhorn. The performance is from 7-8:30 p.m. Registration is required. From East Orange Public Library. This information is accurate […]
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Community design workshop for East Orange and Orange residents part of the Free Driveway For All initiative planned on Feb. 5 in Orange. FDW4A addresses safety, walkability, and access between neighborhoods, transit, and corridors along Freeway Drive and Main Street. In the spring, FDW4A participants will install temporary asphalt art murals in Orange and East […]
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Children in grades pre-K-7 can sample appetizers at East Orange library on Feb. 6. It is from 5-7 p.m. Registration is required. Open to non-library cardholders. 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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Mobile mammogram and cervical cancer screenings planned by East Orange on Feb. 6. Free screenings are from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. at City Hall. Appointments can be scheduled online. From East Orange City. This information is accurate as of when it was published. Check with the event coordinator for the latest details.
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Computer basics class for adults planned by South Orange library on Feb. 7. The class is from 11 a.m. to 12 p.m. at the Baird Community Center. Transportation can be requested through the parking authority. Class is open to non-library cardholders. Registration is required. From South Orange Public Library. This information is accurate as of […]
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Free expungement clinic planned by Ironbound Community Corporation on Feb. 8 in Newark. It is from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. at The Krueger-Scott Mansion, 601 Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Blvd. Doors close at 1:30 p.m. Online registration is required. From Ironbound Community Corporation. This information is accurate as of when it was published. […]
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"Black Excellence: A Pop-Up Shop" planned by Orange school district on Feb. 8. Small Black-owned businesses will sell their work from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. at Lincoln Avenue Elementary School. From Orange Public Schools. This information is accurate as of when it was published. Check with the event coordinator for the latest details. |
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Orange public school students in grade 8 can apply for Essex County College's dual enrollment program by Feb. 9. If accepted, students will earn both their high school diploma and an Associate Degree in Liberal Arts upon high school graduation. Application is available online. From Orange Public Schools. This information is accurate as of when […] |
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Children and youth with autism ages 4-21 can attend Nassan's Place afterschool program starting Feb. 10 in East Orange. The program is from 3-6 p.m. through Jun. 20 at Langston Hughes Elementary School. There will be homework assistance, sensory friendly activities, and snacks. Enroll by phone. From Nassan's Place. This information is accurate as of […]
Zufall’s mobile affordable dental unit to be stationed in Bloomfield on Feb. 10. Services such as dental exams, x-rays, cleanings, fillings, and preventative care will be available from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. at the municipal building. Cost is determined by household income and size. Registration required by phone or email. From Bloomfield Township. This […] |
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Free immigration legal clinic planned by Newark on Feb. 11. Clinic will focus on constitutional rights for immigrants from 6-8 p.m. at Good Neighbor Baptist Church. 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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Free, online workshop focused on mentorship and supporting Black students and teachers planned by Orange public schools on Feb. 11. It is from 6-7:30 p.m. with featured partner Bowie State University Center. It is the fist part to a three-part series on teaching as a career. Registration is required. Zoom link will be emailed upon […]
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East Orange YMCA's annual support campaign is scheduled on Feb. 12. It will celebrate the Y's legacy at 7 p.m. at Cicely L. Tyson Community School of Performing Arts. Registration is required. From East Orange YMCA. This information is accurate as of when it was published. Check with the event coordinator for the latest details. |
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"History and Future of Black Political Influence in Newark and Beyond" planned by Ironbound Community Corporation on Feb. 13 in Newark. The free event, scheduled from 5-7 p.m. at Newark library's Main Branch, will feature a panel discussion on historical milestones, local movements, and contemporary leadership. Registration is required. From Newark Public Library. This information […]
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Exhibit of oral history project "East Orange Voices" will open on Feb. 13 at East Orange library. It includes four conversations with former East Orange Democratic chairperson and director of senior services Catherine Willis, Essex County prosecutor Theodore N. Stephens, authors Wade and Cheryl Hudson, and producer Dorathaan Kirk. The free event is from 12-7 […]
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"Erasing South Orange Borders Run-Walk" planned on Feb. 15. The run begins at 8 a.m. and the walk begins at 1 p.m., hosted by resident and founder of Erasing Essex’s Borders Stephanie Lawson Muhammad. Each route covers 3.1 miles and participants will explore South Orange borders that have historically impacted African Americans. The events are […]
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Multi-sensory learning station about Black inventors planned by West Orange library on Feb. 16. It is designed for children ages 1-6. The free event is from 2-3 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 […]
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Free author talk with Rick Geffken planned by West Orange library on Feb. 16. Geffken will discuss his latest book, "Stories of Slavery in New Jersey" from 2-3 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 […]
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Free, online workshop focused on teaching and leadership planned by Orange public schools on Feb. 18. It is from 6-7:30 p.m. with featured partner Howard University. It is the second part to a three-part series on teaching as a career. Registration is required. Zoom link will be emailed upon registration. Community service hours awarded to […]
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African clay mask-making workshop for students in grades 1-7 planned by East Orange library on Feb. 18. The free event is from 5-6:15 p.m. and will introduce participants to West African culture through clay mask-making, traditions, and the meaning behind the masks. Registration is required. From East Orange Public Library. This information is accurate as […]
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East Orange-area residents ages 7-14 can register for the recreation department's cheerleading program starting Feb. 18. Participants will meet from 5-8 p.m. at Langston Hughes School in East Orange through Apr. 19. Admission is $35 for East Orange residents and $45 for non-residents. Registration available online. From East Orange Recreation and Cultural Affairs. This information […]
Parent appreciation lunch for families planned by Partnership for Maternal and Child Health of Northern NJ on Feb. 18 in Irvington. The free lunch is from 3:30-4:30 p.m. at the Unity Family Success Center, 50 Union Ave. Registration is required. From Partnership for Maternal and Child Health of Northern NJ. This information is accurate as […]
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Youth ages 8-18 can attend a weeklong summer diving camp at Maplewood Community Pool, scheduled for Aug. 11-15. The Scott Donie's Dive Camp will teach attendees different diving warm-ups, exercises, and skill drills. It meets from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. Admission is $550. Open to non-Maplewood residents. From Maplewood Recreation Division. This information is […] |
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Town hall meeting discussing redevelopment plans for Orange Memorial Hospital scheduled on Feb. 19 in Orange. It is from 6-7:30 p.m. at First Shiloh Baptist Church. Attendees can share questions, feedback, and concerns. From City of Orange Township. This information is accurate as of when it was published. Check with the event coordinator for the […]
Essex County health is offering vaccines for children on Feb. 19 in Orange. Vaccinations are from 3:30-6:30 p.m. at the Upper Central Field House, 234 Lincoln Ave. 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 phone […]
DIY essential oil spray class for adults planned at East Orange library on Feb. 19. The free class is from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. Registration is required. Open to non-East Orange library cardholders. From East Orange Public Library. This information is accurate as of when it was published. Check with the event coordinator for […]
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"The Forgotten History of African American Baseball" talk planned on Feb. 19 at East Orange library. It will feature information about key baseball players, teams, and moments that helped shape civil rights. It is from 6-8:30 p.m. From East Orange Public Library. This information is accurate as of when it was published. Check with the […]
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Free fashion show planned by East Orange on Feb. 21. It begins at 5 p.m. at Bowser Family Senior Center. It will feature designs by Tyrone Chablis, Elizabeth Dicker, Leasie Colon, Everett Green, Aminata Dukuray, and Ira Kherki Kaifa. From East Orange City. This information is accurate as of when it was published. Check with […]
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Black History Month celebration planned by Irvington library on Feb. 22. The free event is from 2:30-4 p.m. Local poets will perform a tribute to Nikki Giovanni, an author and poet who died December 2024. Registration is not required. From Irvington Public Library. This information is accurate as of when it was published. Check with […]
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Graphic novel signing with Geoff Mosse planned at East Side Mags on Feb. 22 in Bloomfield. Mosse will sign "In the Valley of Death" from 2-5 p.m. at 491 Bloomfield Ave. From East Side Mags. This information is accurate as of when it was published. Check with the event coordinator for the latest details.
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Talk with Black game designers and toy inventors planned at West Orange library on Feb. 22. David Vonner, Adrienne Smith, and founder of Black Inventors Hall of Fame James Howard will speak with attendees from 2-5 p.m. The event is free and registration is not required. From West Orange Public Library. This information is accurate […]
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Free screening of "Eight Centuries of Muslims in America" planned at East Orange library on Feb. 22. It is from 1-4 p.m. Popcorn and snacks will be served. Registration is 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 […]
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Screening of "The House of Dies Drear" planned by West Orange Classic Film Festival on Feb. 23. The movie begins at 2 p.m. at AMC at 495 Prospect Ave. in West Orange. Tickets available online and in-person for purchase. From West Orange Arts Council. This information is accurate as of when it was published. Check […] |
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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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Weekly basketball clinic for ages 8-14 planned by East Orange YMCA through Jun. 14. Participants learn about basketball basics, including dribbling, passing, and defense. Member fee is $14 per class and non-member fee is $17.50 per class. Registration is required. Registration is available on an ongoing basis. From East Orange YMCA. This information is accurate […] |
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Free, online workshop focused on urban teacher residency programs planned by Orange public schools on Feb. 26. It is from 6-7:30 p.m. with featured partner Montclair State University. It is the third part to a three-part series on teaching as a career. Registration is required. Zoom link will be emailed upon registration. Community service hours […]
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Essex County health is offering vaccines for children on Feb. 26 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 phone […]
Reception ceremony for Orange High School's student art exhibit planned on Feb. 26. It is from 6-7 p.m. at 451 Lincoln Ave. From Orange Public Schools. This information is accurate as of when it was published. Check with the event coordinator for the latest details.
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Mobile mammogram screening for Orange residents ages 40+ planned by Orange on Feb. 27. Screenings are from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. at 29 North Day St. Appointments can be scheduled online. From City of Orange Township. This information is accurate as of when it was published. Check with the event coordinator for the latest […]
Free immigration legal clinic planned by Newark on Feb. 27. Clinic will focus on constitutional rights and resources for immigrants at 6 p.m. at Ahavas Sholom, 145 Broadway. 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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Free workshop on early childhood literacy for parents and caregivers of children ages 0-3 planned by Partnership for Maternal and Child Health of Northern NJ on Feb. 27 in Irvington. The workshop is from 4-5 p.m. at Unity Family Success Center, 50 Union Ave. It will include uses of notebooks, flashcards, board books, puzzles, and […]
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Ramadan crescent lighting event planned by West Orange on Feb. 27. It is from 5:30-7 p.m. at Town Hall. Rain date is scheduled for Feb. 28. 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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Free fitness session with Deric Britton planned by East Orange on Feb. 27. It begins at 6 p.m. at Bowser Family Senior Center. From East Orange City. This information is accurate as of when it was published. Check with the event coordinator for the latest details.
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Bingo night and coat giveaway for families planned by East Orange YMCA on Mar. 1. It is from 3-5 p.m. at 159 North Munn Ave. in Irvington. Children must be present to receive coats. First-come, first-served. Registration is required. From East Orange YMCA. This information is accurate as of when it was published. Check with […]
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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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