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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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.
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.
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 […]
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.
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.
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 […]
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. […]
Orange public schools is accepting enrollment for its spring session of Parent University, a free and reduced-price workshop series for parents and caregivers. Registration opens Mar. 3. Classes will discuss health and wellness, visual and performing arts, and academic support. Registration is available online. From Orange Public Schools. This information is accurate as of when […]
Online class discussing ways to manage shock and awe planned by the University of Orange starting Mar. 5. The four-week session meets from 6-7 p.m. and will be led by Mindy Thompson Fullilove, a social psychiatrist from Orange who co-founded University of Orange. Group conversation will focus on “root shock,” a traumatic stress reaction to […]
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.
Women's history-themed Jeopardy session for youth in grades 8-12 planned by East Orange library on Mar. 6. 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.
Free job readiness and placement programs available weekly starting Mar. 6 in Orange. The township will offer skill-building resources, including interviewing techniques, workplace etiquette, and other information like how to open a bank account or tips for budgeting. It is available from 5-7 p.m. at the Upper Field House until May 29. From City of […]
Local youth from TechShare, a nonprofit mentorship program, will lead a free, hands-on STEM workshop at Newark library on Mar. 8 in the Main Branch. It is from 10 a.m. to 12 p.m. and will include interactive circuitry workshops, coding activities, and ways to explore the intersection of art and technology. Registration is required. From […]
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 […]
"Kids Unite and Resist in the Oranges" planned by Mutual Oranges on Mar. 9 in West Orange. The event will be led by young people and is designed for children of all ages and genders. There will be storytelling, art-making, and postcard writing from 10 a.m. to 12 p.m. Face masks are required and will […]
LEGO block-building activity for families planned by Partnership for Maternal and Child Health of Northern NJ on Mar. 10 in Irvington. The free event is from 3:30-4:30 p.m. at Unity Family Success Center, 50 Union Ave. Registration is required. Snacks provided. From Partnership for Maternal and Child Health of Northern NJ. This information is accurate […]
"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 […]
Community council meeting planned by Orange police on Mar. 13. Attendees discuss concerns in an open forum with director of police Todd Warren and police chief Vincent Vitiello from 7-8:30 p.m. at the Freddie Polhill Law and Justice Complex. From Orange Police Department. This information is accurate as of when it was published. Check with […]
Women's health screening fair planned by La Casa de Don Pedro on Mar. 14 in Newark. It is from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. at 23 Broadway. There will be screenings for blood pressure, glucose, and cholesterol, information on personal hygiene and stress management among resources, and giveaways. Registration is required. From La Casa De […]
Parent resource workshop planned virtually by Orange public schools on Mar. 14. It instructs parents and guardians with preschool-age children on ways to support students at home through their next study unit, focused on recycling. The workshop is from 12:30-1:15 p.m. Registration available online. From Orange Public Schools. This information is accurate as of when […]
Representatives from Horizon Blue Cross Blue Shield of NJ will provide health insurance application assistance on Mar. 17 and Mar. 24 in East Orange. It is from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. at 85 N. 14th St. Applicants should bring government ID, Social Security card, and a month of pay stubs. Letter of disability is […]
St. Patrick's Day-themed craft session for families planned by Partnership for Maternal and Child Health of Northern NJ on Mar. 18 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 information is accurate […]
Community meeting discussing Orange's Urban Enterprise Zone program planned by Orange on Mar. 19. It is from 7-9 p.m. at City Council Chambers. People who work and live in Orange who cannot attend the event should complete an online survey to provide feedback on the city’s retail stores and restaurants in an online survey. Feedback […]
Self-esteem workshop for women planned by La Casa de Don Pedro on Mar. 19 in Newark. It is form 10-11:30 a.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.
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 […]
Film screening of "Encanto" for families planned by Orange library on Mar. 21. It is from 3:30-5 p.m. Registration is not required. Free snacks available. From Orange Public Library. This information is accurate as of when it was published. Check with the event coordinator for the latest details.
Rep. LaMonica McIver will lead a public town hall sharing updates on Medicaid for N.J. recipients on Mar. 21 in West Orange. It is from 6-7:30 p.m. at Liberty Middle School. There will be information about federal funding. Guest speakers include Metropolitan Federal Health Network, ABCD NJ, and community Medicaid advocates. Registration is required. From […]
Orange public schools students in grades 9-12 can sign up for the 2025 Talent Hunt Competition, scheduled for Mar. 22. Students can perform talents in music, dance, drama, and visual arts from 2-4 p.m. at Cleveland Street School. The competition is in collaboration with the Greater Essex Community Uplift Foundation, a non-profit in East Orange. […]
Opening reception of “Color Vibrations” art exhibit planned by Akwaaba Gallery on Mar. 22 in Newark. The reception is from 6-9 p.m. at 509 S. Orange Ave. it will include art by Ezedire Victor Agbakwuru, Mashell Black, Cedric Michael Cox, Antoinette Ellis-Williams, Samar Hussaini, and Aimee Mower-Lally. Exhibition is on display through Apr. 27. From […]
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. […]
Free screening of three documentaries produced by Orange High School film students planned at SOPAC on Mar. 24. The event begins at 6 p.m. and an award ceremony at 7:30 p.m. Registration is required. From Orange Public Schools. This information is accurate as of when it was published. Check with the event coordinator for the […]
Opioid awareness 5K run and walk planned by East Orange on Apr. 27. The run begins at 8:30 a.m. and the walk begins at 8 a.m. at 198 4th. Registration is required. Cash prizes available for people who finish first, second, and third. From East Orange City. This information is accurate as of when it […]
Virtual open house of East Orange YMCA's summer camps planned on Mar. 25. Attendees will meet camp directors, ask questions, and learn more about available programs from 7-8 p.m. 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.
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 […]
Oak Street Health will visit East Orange library on Mar. 25 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.
Orange public schools’ SEPAG to host a virtual meeting on Mar. 25. The meeting is from 6-7 p.m. and will discuss crisis and ways to build protective factors. 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 […]
"Building Websites with AI" demonstration planned by West Orange Chamber of Commerce on Mar. 26. It is from 8:30-10 a.m. at Rock Spring Golf Club. Admission is for members and $20 for non-members. Registration is required. From West Orange Chamber of Commerce. This information is accurate as of when it was published. Check with the […]
Free, non-alcoholic paint and sip afternoon for adults planned by East Orange library on Mar. 26. There will be paints, juice, and light refreshments available from 6:30-8 p.m. Registration is 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.
Free interviewing techniques workshop planned by La Casa de Don Pedro on Mar. 26 in Newark. It is from 10-11:30 a.m. at 23 Broadway. Registration 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.
Free utility application assistance planned on Mar. 26 in Bloomfield. It is from 2-6 p.m. at Town Hall. Attendees must bring income statements for all household members older than 18, Social Security cards, proof of address, and utility bills. Open to people who live in N.J.'s 24th legislative district, including Belleville, Bloomfield, Orange, East Orange, […]
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 […]
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 […]
Orange residents ages 15+ can apply for summer employment with the township. Employment begins Jun. 23 and ends after six weeks. Available jobs include food service worker, pool or park aide, and lifeguard. Applications can be requested by phone until May 1. From City of Orange Township. This information is accurate as of when it […]
Dodgeball tournament for children and youth planned by East Orange library on Mar. 27. It is from 5-7 p.m. Registration 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.
DIY lavender salt scrubs for students in grades 8-12 planned by East Orange library on Mar. 28. It is from 4-5:30 p.m. and limited to the first 12 attendees who arrive. From East Orange Public Library. This information is accurate as of when it was published. Check with the event coordinator for the latest details.
Basic life support certification course for healthcare professionals planned by Partnership for Maternal and Child Health of Northern NJ on Mar. 28 in Newark. It is form 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. at 50 Park Pl., Suite 700. Training will include ways to recognize life-threatening emergencies, give CPR, deliver ventilations, and provide early use of […]
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 […]
Students in grades 7-8 at Orange public schools can register for the district’s Career and Technical Education program. Classes start Mar. 29 and meets Saturdays through Apr. 12. It is from 9 a.m. to 12 p.m. at Orange High School. Program topics include culinary arts, filmmaking, entrepreneurship, and graphic arts. Registration is required. From Orange […]
Book signing with author Andrea Blake-Garrett planned by East Orange library on Mar. 29. Blake-Garrett will sign copies of "Live Fit and Free: Exercise for Senior 60+" from 1-3 p.m. Registration not required. From East Orange Public Library. This information is accurate as of when it was published. Check with the event coordinator for the […]
University of Orange will inaugurate Dr. Mindy Fullilove as the Helen and Robert Fullilove Chair of Community Health on Mar. 29, marking the university's first named chair. The celebration is from 2-4 p.m. at The HUUB, 35 and 47 Cleveland St. There will be live music, guest speakers including N.J. Sen. Britnee Timberlake, and a […]
Eid Al-Fitr prayer and festival planned by East Orange on Mar. 30-31. It begins at 8 a.m. at Cicely Tyson Community School for Performing and Fine Arts with the festival following at 12 p.m. Breakfast will be served after khutbah. Families are encouraged to bring picnic set-ups and a prayer rug. From East Orange City. […]
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 […]
Mobile office hours with Rep. LaMonica McIver planned on Apr. 1 in Irvington. McIver and her team will be available from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. at the Irvington Senior Citizens Center to provide casework assistance, share resources, and answer questions. From Rep. LaMonica McIver. This information is accurate as of when it was published. […]
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 […]
Mobile mammogram screenings planned at East Orange on Apr. 3. Free screenings are from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. at Messiah Baptist Church. 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.
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 […]
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.
"Brick City Comedy Revue," Newark's comedy showcase, planned at Newark Local Beer on Apr. 4. It begins at 8 p.m. at 538 Broad St. and will include comedians Onika Mclean, Allie Mae, and Boris Khaykin. Admission is $12. Tickets available online for purchase. From Brick City Comedy Revue. This information is accurate as of when […]
Student stage production of "Little Shop of Horrors" planned at Cicely L. Tyson Community School of Performing and Fine Arts on Apr. 4-6 in East Orange. Showtimes are 7 p.m. and 3:30 p.m. Admission is $10 for adults and $5 for students and seniors. From East Orange City. This information is accurate as of when […]
Meet-and-greet with West Orange African Heritage Organization planned at Inner City Cafe on Apr. 4 in Orange. It is from 7-10 p.m. at 15 S. Essex Ave. There will be prizes and games. From The West Orange African Heritage Organization. This information is accurate as of when it was published. Check with the event coordinator […]
Sol-Mar Seafood Festival is planned for Apr. 4-6 in Newark. It is located at 267 Ferry St. People can purchase seafood by the pound. There will be regional seafood specialties and signature dishes, including Cataplana de Mariscos, Caldeirada de Chocos and Açorda de Marisco. From Newark City. This information is accurate as of when it […]
Orange residents can bring paper items or documents for shredding on Apr. 5. The free service is from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. at City Hall parking lot. No appointments are required. From City of Orange Township. This information is accurate as of when it was published. Check with the event coordinator for the latest […]
"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 […]
