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 […]
South Orange-Maplewood Community Coalition on Race plans a free documentary screening of "Birthing Justice" on Feb. 29 in South Orange. The film is from 7-9 p.m. at the SOPAC Loft, 1 Sopac Way. It will discuss Black maternal health and efforts to correct disparities in deaths and pregnancy complications for Black mothers. Preregistration is required. […]
South Orange is accepting photo contest submissions through Mar. 1. Pictures must capture parts of South Orange for social media and website use. Prizes include a personal showcase and a $100 gift certificate to the South Orange Frame Shop. Submissions accepted online. From South Orange Village Township. This information is accurate as of when it […]
Glen Ridge Kiwanis Club plans "Sounds from the Ancestors" performance with saxophonist Kenny Garrett on Mar. 2 in South Orange. The event begins at 7:30 p.m. and will feature a blend of genres performed by Garrett at SOPAC. Tickets can be purchased online and start at $65. From Glen Ridge Kiwanis Club. This information is […]
1978 Maplewood Arts Center plans "Embellished" free opening reception on Mar. 2. Reception is from 5-8 p.m. and a 10% portion fo sales will fund Turning Point Community Services. The exhibit celebrates Women's History Month and is curated by Chrissy McIntrye, Erin Pickering and Liz Munro. It is available for viewing on weekends from 2-4 […]
West Orange Arts Council is accepting artist submissions for its "Threads" exhibit by Mar. 4. The exhibit will showcase work created with synthetic or natural fibers and textiles. Fiber work is accepted in any form, including sculpture and installation. Submissions are accepted online. From West Orange Arts Council. This information is accurate as of when […]
West Orange library plans "Edison and the Eclipse that Enlightened America" with author David Baron on Mar. 4. Baron will give a presentation discussing his book "American Eclipse" at 6:30 p.m. From West Orange Public Library. This information is accurate as of when it was published. Check with the event coordinator for the latest details.
South Orange library's Women's History Month reading challenge for all ages is available for sign up through Mar. 31. Patrons with the most books read in each category of female activists, women in sports, women in the arts, and women in science will win a prize. Registration available online. From South Orange Public Library. This […]
SOMA Chamber of Commerce plans free "Health and Wellness Event" on Mar. 5 in Maplewood. The event begins at 6:30 p.m. at The Woodland, 60 Woodland Rd., and will include presentation promoting lifestyle wellness activities. From SOMA Chamber of Commerce. This information is accurate as of when it was published. Check with the event coordinator […]
South Orange Downtown plans free "Women's History Month Breakfast and Bingo" on Mar. 5 in South Orange. The event is from 9-11 a.m. at Elitist Coffee, 154 Valley St. Preregistration is required. From South Orange Downtown. This information is accurate as of when it was published. Check with the event coordinator for the latest details.
SOMA Celebrates Women plans a Women's History Month proclamation and flag raising on Mar. 5 in Maplewood. The event begins at 7:15 p.m. at Maplewood Town Hall. Attendees are encouraged to wear white for a group photo that will follow. From SOMA Celebrates Women. This information is accurate as of when it was published. Check […]
South Orange library plans virtual "Oscar Talk" with South Orange journalist Charles Paikert on Mar. 6. The talk is from 7:30-8:45 p.m. Registration available online. From South Orange Public Library. This information is accurate as of when it was published. Check with the event coordinator for the latest details.
Oranges and Maplewood NAACP to host "Old School vs. New School: Karaoke Night" for all ages on Mar. 6 in West Orange. The event begins at 6 p.m. at Llewellyn Parq Bar & Grill, 104 Harrison Ave. A $15 donation will support attendance costs for the National NAACP Convention. Registration available online. From Oranges & […]
South Orange library plans a virtual talk with Maplewood resident and Saturday Night Live's Weekend Update producer Scott Weinstein on Mar. 7. The event begins at 7 p.m. From South Orange Public Library. This information is accurate as of when it was published. Check with the event coordinator for the latest details.
South Orange to host "EmpowerHer Music Series" with Kate Baker Trio on Mar. 7. The performance is from 7-9 p.m. at Village Hall Restaurant, 101 S. Orange Ave. in South Orange. The performance will include jazz, Brazilian, and original music. From South Orange Village Township. This information is accurate as of when it was published. […]
South Orange seeks musicians to perform for its "Downtown After Sundown: Live Music Series" by Mar. 8. Shows are Saturdays from Jun. 8 to Aug. 31 from 6:30-8:30 p.m. at Spiotta Park. Applications are accepted online. From South Orange Downtown. This information is accurate as of when it was published. Check with the event coordinator […]
Luna Stage extends production dates for "RIFT or White Lies" through Mar. 10 in West Orange. The show begins at 7:30 p.m. on Thursdays, 8 p.m. on Fridays and Saturdays, and 3 p.m. on Sundays at 555 Valley Rd. Tickets available for purchase online. From Luna Stage. This information is accurate as of when it […]
South Orange-Maplewood Community Coalition on Race plans "Black Maternal Health Panel Discussion" on Mar. 9 in Maplewood. The panel is from 1-3 p.m. at The Woodland Parlor, 60 Woodland Rd. Panelists will share their experiences and answer questions from attendees. Preregistration is required. From South Orange/Maplewood Community Coalition on Race. This information is accurate as […]
West Orange plans its first Ramadan celebration on Mar. 9. There will be a Ramadan crescent lighting ceremony, children's activities, and refreshments.The event is scheduled for 5:30-8 p.m. at Town Hall. A rain date is scheduled for Mar. 10. From West Orange: Matters.Engagement.News. This information is accurate as of when it was published. Check with […]
West Orange to host a St. Patrick's Day Parade on Mar. 10. The parade begins at 12:15 p.m. at the corners of Mt. Pleasant Avenue and Main Street. It will end at Our Lady of Lourdes Church. From West Orange Downtown Alliance. This information is accurate as of when it was published. Check with the […]
South Orange to host a free reading of poetry with Roberto Carlos Garcia, Ysabel Y. González, and Jared Harél on Mar. 10. The reading begins at 3 p.m. at The Skate House, 5 Mead St. It is part of the Watershed Literary's reading series. From South Orange Recreation and Cultural Affairs. This information is accurate […]
South Orange library offers free "Take and Make" crafts for adults 18+ on Mar. 13. Participants will craft wine glass charms. Registration is required. From South Orange Public Library. This information is accurate as of when it was published. Check with the event coordinator for the latest details.
West Orange is seeking downtown redevelopment proposals by Mar. 13. Interested firms should consider the township's intention to build a large film studio in the designated redevelopment area on the eastern side of Main St. between Park Ave. and Babcock Pl. From West Orange Township. This information is accurate as of when it was published. […]
Maplewood library's "Books Now and Then" book club will meet on Mar. 14 at the Hilton Branch and online. Members will discuss "Middlemarch" by George Eliot at 6:30 p.m. Registration is required. From Maplewood Public Library. This information is accurate as of when it was published. Check with the event coordinator for the latest details.
South Orange to host "EmpowerHer Music Series" with Valarie Adams on Mar. 14. The performance is from 7-9 p.m. at Papillon 25, 25 Valley St. in South Orange. The performance will include R&B, jazz, and soul music. From South Orange Village Township. This information is accurate as of when it was published. Check with the […]
Maplewood-South Orange recreation is accepting spring softball enrollment for grades K-8 until Mar. 22. The season runs from April to June and teams are selected in March. Registration is available online. From Maplewood Recreation Division. This information is accurate as of when it was published. Check with the event coordinator for the latest details.
West Orange library hosts Nubian Heritage Quilters Guild panel discussion and demonstration on Mar. 17. Members will discuss their exhibit, "Rhythm of Cloth," from 2-4 p.m. The exhibit is on display for viewing during regular library hours. From West Orange Public Library. This information is accurate as of when it was published. Check with the […]
Maplewood library plans a "Temporary Protection Status for Haiti Info Session" on Mar. 19 in the Hilton Branch. There will be a presentation from a representative from the U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services from 6-7 p.m. The session will discuss Haiti eligibility, document requirements, and filing. The session will be in Haitian Creole and English. […]
RWJ Barnabas Health plans “Strollin’ Through the Colon" free colorectal cancer education event on Mar. 20 in Livingston. The program begins at 9 a.m. in the main lobby of Cooperman Barnabas Medical Center. Free FIT kits, an at-home screening tool for colon cancer, will be distributed. Registration is not required. From RWJ Barnabas Health. This […]
South Orange to host "EmpowerHer Music Series" with Viva Flamenco on Mar. 21. The performance is from 7-9 p.m. at Toro Loco, 23 Valley St. in South Orange. The performance will include Latin and Flamenco music. From South Orange Village Township. This information is accurate as of when it was published. Check with the event […]
Seton Hall plans a free "gOD-Talk: A Black Millennials and Faith Conversation" with the National Museum of African American History and Culture on Mar. 21 in South Orange. The event is from 6:30-9 p.m. and will include an exhibit and documentary screening. Registration is required. From Seton Hall University. This information is accurate as of […]
Oranges and Maplewood NAACP to host "Great Speaker Series" virtual event with Dr. Willie Dwayne Francois III on Mar. 21. The event will feature a discussion of Francois' book, "Silencing White Noise." Tickets available online for purchase. From Oranges & Maplewood: NAACP. This information is accurate as of when it was published. Check with the […]
South Orange Middle School is accepting "YouthNet" applications through Mar. 22. The spring clubs will meet from April to May at 3:15 p.m. Members must attend a conference with a teacher before the first meeting. From South Orange Middle School. This information is accurate as of when it was published. Check with the event coordinator […]
SOMA Chamber of Commerce to host "Monthly Members Meeting" on Mar. 22. The meeting will be held at the General Store Shops and Cafe, 1875 Springfield Ave. in Maplewood, starting at 8 a.m. . From SOMA Chamber of Commerce. This information is accurate as of when it was published. Check with the event coordinator for […]
SOPAC to host six documentary screenings produced Orange High School film students on Mar. 25. The free 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 latest details.
Figuring Out Retirement Together plans its next meeting on Mar. 25 in Maplewood. The meeting begins at 7:30 p.m. at The Woodland Parlor, 60 Woodland Rd. Attendees will learn different options for retirement, including travel. Registration available by email. From SOMA Two Towns for All Ages. This information is accurate as of when it was […]
South Orange library plans a virtual "Baby Story Time" for children up to age 3 on Mar. 27. The reading begins at 11 a.m. Registration available online. From South Orange Public Library. This information is accurate as of when it was published. Check with the event coordinator for the latest details.
SOMA Chamber of Commerce plans a networking event on Mar. 28 in Maplewood. The event is from 5:30-7:30 p.m. at Coda Kitchen and Bar, 177 Maplewood Ave. Admission includes food and a cash bar. Registration is required. From SOMA Chamber of Commerce. This information is accurate as of when it was published. Check with the […]