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South Orange-Maplewood schools district's Parenting Center to partner with Rent Party to host 2023 toy drive from Nov. 20 to Dec. 15. Toy collection bins will be placed in each elementary school and tax-deductible gifts can be made to purchase gifts for families. 400 SOMA children received gifts through the program in 2022, according to […] 
Noiré Dispensary seeks Thanksgiving food donations through Nov. 25 in Maplewood. Items will support MEND, a hunger relief network based in Orange. A list of accepted donations available online. Drop off at 171 Maplewood Ave. From Maplewood Village Alliance . This information is accurate as of when it was published. Check with the event coordinator […] 
East Orange library plans book club meeting for adults on Nov. 27. The meeting will be held on Zoom from 5-6:30 p.m. and discuss "The Wildest Sun" by Asha Lemmie. From East Orange Public Library.
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South Orange library to host event celebrating launch of its partnership with BCCLS on Nov. 29. The event, scheduled from 4 p.m. to 5 p.m., will feature light refreshments and commemorate the library's new partnership with the Bergen County Cooperative Library System, or BCCLS. Preregistration is required and can be completed by Nov. 29. From […]
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Maplewood library plans free "Digital Device Clinics" at the adult services desk Nov. 30. The drop-in hours are 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. The library will offer one-on-one support to people with questions about using a cell phone or other electronic device. No repair services will be provided. From Maplewood Public Library.
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South Orange and Maplewood Chamber of Commerce plans 2023 "Meet the Mayors" event for its members Nov. 30. The program will feature a question and answer session from 7-9 p.m. with South Orange Village President Sheena Collum and Maplewood Mayor Dean Dafis. Doors open at 6:30 p.m. at The Woodland in Maplewood. Preregistration is required. […] 
South Orange-Maplewood Adult School to offer "Transform Your Home: Secrets from a Home Stager" class Nov. 30. The class will feature ways to declutter, update decor, and restyle homes through staging techniques from 7-8:30 p.m. at Columbia High School. Preregistration required. From South orange Maplewood Adult School. |
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West Orange's Luna Stage to host regional premiere of "Trich" Dec. 1-10. The play is written and performed by Becca Schneider, and directed by Jenn Haltman and Casey Pfeifer. It tells a story about mental health, isolation, and recovery. Advanced tickets are available for purchase. From Luna Stage.
East Orange to host 2023 "World AIDS Day Event" Dec. 1. There will be free and confidential HIV testing and educational resources from 12 local organizations from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. at East Orange City Hall Plaza. From East Orange City.
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Maplewood Rotary Club to host 2023 "Holiday Tree Sale" Dec. 1-3. The event is from 6-8 p.m. on Dec. 1 and 9 a.m. to 6 p.m. on Dec. 2-3 at the Maplewood Community Pool, 187 Boyden Ave. Trees will be sold until supply lasts. From Maplewood Rotary Club. |
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South Orange Downtown plans its final 2023 "Downtown on Display" at Elitist Coffee on Dec. 2. The after-dark event is from 6 p.m. to 12 a.m. and will feature cocktails, dancing, and live music. This event is 21+ with a $10 entry fee and cash bar. From South Orange Downtown.
Maplewood to 2023 "Music and Tree Lighting" at the seasonal opening of Dickens Village on Dec. 2 in Maplewood. The event is scheduled from 1-4 p.m. and will a Santa arrival, Dickens Village house viewing, a Columbia High School holiday band performance, and tree lighting. Dickens Village is a miniature house display inspired by Charles […]
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Downtown West Orange plans 2023 holiday events Dec. 2. There will be a "Holiday Character Breakfast" from 9 a.m. to 12 p.m. in the Washington School cafeteria. A vendor marketplace, guided tours of historic downtown, free photos with Santa, and a stuffed animal workshop are planned from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. A tree lighting […]
West Orange plans 2023 tree lighting ceremony Dec. 2. The event starts at 4:30 p.m. at Town Hall, 66 Main St. There will be live music, a train ride, petting zoo, free Christmas ornament give-away, photos with Santa, and a Santa mailbox. From West Orange Township.
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Irvington to host "Holiday Lighting Spectacular" on Dec. 6. The event begins at 5 p.m. at Town Hall and includes choir performances from Berkeley Terrace and Madison Avenue Elementary Schools, free toy giveaway for children, and visit from Candy Land characters. From Irvington Township.
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Seton Hall University Arts Council to host 2023 "Winter Concert" on Dec. 8 in South Orange. The university's chorus, concert band, and chamber choir will perform at 7:30 p.m. Selection of this year’s programming was done in accordance the council's diversity, equity and inclusion cultural programming theme of ‘Voices & Visibility’ and features work from […] |
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South Orange Downtown to host a 2023 "Hometown Holiday Weekend" Dec. 9. There will be holiday games, crafts, and pictures with Santa by photographer Ambar Jimenez from 3-5 p.m. at Village Hall, 101 S. Orange Ave. A tree lighting will be held in front of 76 S. Orange Ave. at 5 p.m. The ceremony will […]
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Maplewood and South Orange to host "Festival of Lights" on Dec. 11 in Maplewood. The event, scheduled from 6 p.m., will feature a joint celebration of blessings, songs, and the lighting of the menorah with elected officials and faith leaders. Preregistration is required and can be completed by Dec. 11. From South Orange Downtown. This […]
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Maplewood Jewish Center to host 2023 "Hanukkah Family Event" Dec. 12. The event begins at 5:30 p.m. at 113 Parker Ave. There will be a dinner, menorah lighting, and doughnuts and latkes. Admission is $45 per family. Preregistration is required. From Maplewood Jewish Center. This information is accurate as of when it was published. Check […] |
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Supreme Bakery plans a 2023 "Holiday Extravaganza" Dec. 13 in West Orange. There will be holiday treats, a hot chocolate bar, raffle, and giveaway prizes at 40 Main St. Admission is $15. From Supreme Bakery. This information is accurate as of when it was published. Check with the event coordinator for the latest details. |
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South Orange-Maplewood Chamber of Commerce plans 2023 holiday party Dec. 14 in Maplewood. The event is from 6-9 p.m. at Pickett's Village Bar, 2208 Millburn Ave. Admission includes food and complimentary drinks. Tickets are available online. From SOMA Chamber of Commerce. This information is accurate as of when it was published. Check with the event […]
South Orange-Maplewood Adult School plans "Celebrating the Genius of Pablo Picasso" virtual course Dec. 14. The event is from 7-8:30 p.m. and commemorates Picasso on the 50th anniversary of his death. Arts educator Janet Mandel will discuss his life and major paintings and sculptures during the class. Preregistration required. From South Orange-Maplewood Adult School. This […] |
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South Mountain YMCA plans 2023 "Winter Wonderland" for ages 5-8 on Dec. 15 in Maplewood. Children will work on winter projects and science experiments from 6:30-8:30 at St. Josephs Catholic Church, 767 Prospect St. A pizza dinner is included. Registration is required by Dec. 14. From South Mountain YMCA. This information is accurate as of […] |
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Seton Village South Orange plans 2023 "WinterFest" on Dec. 16. The event is from 2-5 p.m. at 133 Fairview Ave. in South Orange. There will be music, free treats and hot cocoa, ornament-making, and a community art project. From Seton Village South Orange. This information is accurate as of when it was published. Check with […]
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SOPAC to host "Frosty: A Musical Adventure" performance for children and families Dec. 16 in South Orange. The show begins at 1 p.m. and tickets are $20. Reserve seats online. From South Orange Performing Arts Center. This information is accurate as of when it was published. Check with the event coordinator for the latest details. |
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South Orange Rescue Squad to offer CPR classes Dec. 19-20. Classes are from 5:30-8 p.m. at the South Orange Rescue Squad building. Training is taught by certified instructors. Register online or by email. From South Orange Rescue Squad. This information is accurate as of when it was published. Check with the event coordinator for the […]
Maplewood library plans December "Homeschool Tuesday" Dec. 19 at the Hilton branch. Local homeschooling families meet monthly from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. to learn about resources and share tips. Youth are encouraged to attend. From Maplewood Public Library. This information is accurate as of when it was published. Check with the event coordinator for […]
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SOPAC to host 2023 "Holiday Gospel Concert" on Dec. 21. Broadway Inspirational Voices, a choir of Broadway artists, will perform at 8 p.m. Tickets start at $25. From South Orange Performing Arts Center. This information is accurate as of when it was published. Check with the event coordinator for the latest details.
South Orange Downtown to host "Holiday Market" on Dec. 21. The event, scheduled from 3 p.m. to 7 p.m., will feature food and gift vendors and a live performance from Band of Strays from 4 p.m. to 6 p.m. From South Orange Downtown. This information is accurate as of when it was published. Check with […] |
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Baker Street Market plans 2023 "Stroll and Shop" on Dec. 22-23 in Maplewood. All shops on Baker Street will be open until 7 p.m. and there will be free mulled wine at Baker Street Market, 96 Baker St. From Baker Street Market. This information is accurate as of when it was published. Check with the […] |
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SOMA Justice to host 2023 "Kwanzaa Celebration" on Dec. 30 in Maplewood. The event is from 6-8 p.m. and includes a dinner at The Woodland Parlor, 60 Woodland Rd. Pre-register online. From SOMA Justice. This information is accurate as of when it was published. Check with the event coordinator for the latest details. |
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