"My Black Is Beautiful" pop-up shop planned at Lincoln Avenue Elementary School on Feb. 7 in Orange. It is from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. There will be Black-owned business selling jewelry, art, and more. From Orange Public Schools. This information is accurate as of when it was published. Check with the event coordinator for […]
"Erasing South Orange Borders Run-Walk" planned on Saturdays starting Feb. 7. 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 […]
Black history-themed board game session for adults planned at East Orange library on Feb. 7. It is from 12-4 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.
Science fiction book group meeting for adults planned with South Orange library on Feb. 7. It is from 1-2 p.m. at the Baird Community Center. Attendees will discuss “An Absolutely Remarkable Thing" by Hank Green. Registration required. Open to non-library cardholders. From South Orange Public Library. This information is accurate as of when it was […]
Caregivers and children up to age 5 can attend a music and movement session at West Orange library on Feb. 7. It is from 11 a.m. to 12 p.m. Registration required. Library card not required. From West Orange Public Library. This information is accurate as of when it was published. Check with the event coordinator […]
Youth in grades 8-12 can attend an African patchwork workshop on Feb. 9 at East Orange library. It is from 4:30-5:30 p.m. Limited to first 10 attendees. Registration is not required. Free admission. From East Orange Public Library. This information is accurate as of when it was published. Check with the event coordinator for the […]
People can attend a job-searching workshop with La Casa de Don Pedro on Feb. 9 in Newark. It is from 11:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. at 23 Broadway. There will be employment resources, job search assistance, and interview preparation. Free admission. Registration is required. From La Casa De Don Pedro. This information is accurate as […]
Adults can attend a workshop discussing student loan repayment programs at East Orange library on Feb. 10. It is from 6-8 p.m. and will also discuss borrower rights and financial literacy. Registration is not required. Free admission. From East Orange Public Library. This information is accurate as of when it was published. Check with the […]
Mobile office hours with Rep. LaMonica McIver planned on Feb. 10 in Orange. McIver and her team will be available from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. at the Orange City […]
New Jersey Office of New Americans will table at East Orange library on Feb. 11 to connect immigrants and refugees with resources. Resources include healthcare, pro bono immigration legal support, public benefits, and more. The tabling is from 12-2 p.m. on the first floor lobby. From East Orange Public Library. This information is accurate as […]
Children in grades pre-K-7 can attend a Valentine's-themed painting session at East Orange library on Feb. 11. It is from 4:30-5:30 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.
Families with children in grades 2-5 can attend a performance and reading with author and violinist J Read on Feb. 11 at South Orange library's Baird Branch. It is from 4-4:45 p.m. and will include a reading of "Chickadee." Registration is required. Library card not required. Free admission. From South Orange Public Library. This information […]
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