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N.J. Motor Vehicle Commission mobile unit to be stationed in Maplewood on Dec. 29-31 and Jan. 2. Services are available from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. at DeHart Park. Appointments for registration renewal, REAL ID, and replacement title accepted online. Disability placards and license plate returns do not require appointment. From Maplewood Township. This information […] 
Children can take home a paper roll penguin craft at West Orange library on Dec. 29. Crafts are available all day at the youth services department. Supplies are available on a first come, first served basis. From West Orange Public Library. This information is accurate as of when it was published. Check with the event […]
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Science fiction book group meeting for adults planned with South Orange library on Jan. 3. It is from 1-2 p.m. at The Baird Community Center. Members will discuss "Early Riser" by Jasper Fforde. Registration required. Open to non-library cardholders. From South Orange Public Library. This information is accurate as of when it was published. Check […]
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Financial literacy lecture planned at Orange library on Jan. 3. It is from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. and will include information about retirement savings and mortgages. Register by phone or text. From 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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South Orange-Maplewood school district's book club for families will meet virtually on Jan. 6. It begins at 6:30 p.m. and participants will discuss "Stolen Focus: Why You Can’t Pay Attention and How to Think Deeply Again" by Johann Hari. Registration is required. Free admission. From South Orange-Maplewood Public Schools. This information is accurate as of […]
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South Orange Downtown seeks a member to join its board. Tasks include designing local programs and events. Applications accepted by Jan. 9. From South Orange Downtown. This information is accurate as of when it was published. Check with the event coordinator for the latest details. |
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"Read with NAACP" planned with NAACP-Oranges and Maplewood on Jan. 10 in East Orange. It is from 2-4 p.m. at 21 S. Arlington Ave. and will feature local authors. Free admission. Registration is required. From Oranges & Maplewood: NAACP. This information is accurate as of when it was published. Check with the event coordinator for […]
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Stage production of "Tired Souls: King and the Montgomery School Bus Boycott" planned at SOPAC on Jan. 15 in South Orange. It begins at 7 p.m. A panel conversation with playwright Mike Wiley will follow. Tickets are available online for purchase. From South Orange Performing Arts Center. This information is accurate as of when it […] |
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Applications are open to enroll in the STEM Innovation Academy of the Oranges for the 2026-27 school year. They are available online until Jan. 16. From Orange Public Schools. This information is accurate as of when it was published. Check with the event coordinator for the latest details.
Opening reception of "Decisive Moments: Selected Photographs from Columbia High School" planned with Maplewood arts on Jan. 16. It begins at 4 p.m. at 1978 Springfield Ave. Registration is not required. Photography is on display through Jan. 25. From Maplewood Division of Arts and Culture. This information is accurate as of when it was published. […]
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Martin Luther King Jr. Day celebration planned with East Orange on Jan. 16. The event begins at 6 p.m. at Cicely Tyson Community School of Performing and Fine Arts. There will be poetry and music performances. Free admission. Doors open at 5:30 p.m. From East Orange Recreation and Cultural Affairs. This information is accurate as […]
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Orange and Newark public school students will be participating in the 2026 Martin Luther King, Jr. Oratorical Competition on Jan. 17 in Newark. It begins at 11 a.m. at NJIT. Tickets are available online for purchase. From Orange Public Schools. This information is accurate as of when it was published. Check with the event coordinator […] |
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Meadowland Park Conservancy and South Orange-Maplewood Community Coalition on Race to host "MLK Day Luminaries" on Jan. 19. There will be a display of luminaries, special lightings, and video installations at Meadowland Park starting at 5 p.m. Attendees are encouraged to bring canned food for donation to a local food pantry. From South Orange Village. […] |
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Village Marketplace ribbon-cutting ceremony is scheduled for Jan. 20 in South Orange. It is from 2-2:30 p.m. at 1 South Orange Ave. It includes ready-made meal options, seafood, a meat market, carving station, juice bar, and bakery along with grocery items. From South Orange Downtown. This information is accurate as of when it was published. […] |
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Exhibit of "Revolutionary Lives: Living the American Experiment" is on display at West Orange library through Jan. 22. It is RevolutionNJ's traveling exhibit. From West Orange Public Library. This information is accurate as of when it was published. Check with the event coordinator for the latest details.
Teen book club meeting for students in grades 7-10 planned with South Orange library on Jan. 22. Attendees will discuss "Skyhunter" by Marie Lu from 6:30-7:30 p.m. at the Baird Branch. Registration is required. Library card not required. From South Orange Public Library. This information is accurate as of when it was published. Check with […]
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Multi-Chamber of Commerce networking event is scheduled for Jan. 27 in Union. It is from 5:30-7:30 p.m. at Galloping Hill Caterers, 1085 Galloping Hill Rd. There will be more than 300 business leaders representing 20 local and regional Chambers of Commerce. Registration is required. Open to non-members. From SOMA Chamber of Commerce. This information is […] 
Families can attend a know-your-rights training on Jan. 27 for supporting immigrants attending South Orange-Maplewood schools. It begins at 7:30 p.m. for middle school and high school families. Location not yet announced. Interested attendees must register online. From SOMA Action. This information is accurate as of when it was published. Check with the event coordinator […] |
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Expungement clinic planned with Stono Public Affairs and Assemblywoman Cleopatra Tucker on Jan. 28 in Newark. It is from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. at 55 Ludlow St. There will be free legal consultations about expungement eligibility and paperwork. Registration is encouraged. From District 28 Assemblywoman Cleopatra Tucker. This information is accurate as of when […]
Craft swap planned by Sew Leana on Feb. 1 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. 28; and 11 a.m. to 6 p.m. on […]
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Artist workshop planned with SOMA Affordable Art on Jan. 29 in South Orange. It is from 6-8 p.m. at Creative In Common, 86 Sloan St. There will be a panel conversation with guided group discussions and opportunities to connect with other artists. From South Orange Downtown. This information is accurate as of when it was […]
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South Orange and Maplewood seek nominations for its 2026 "Unsung Sheroes" awards. It recognizes local women in advocacy, arts and culture, education, leadership, and youth leadership. Nomination submissions are accepted online by Jan. 31. From South Orange Village. This information is accurate as of when it was published. Check with the event coordinator for the […]
Art and music reception planned at Maplewood library's Main Branch on Jan. 31. It is from 11:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. It will show art by Cat Delett, Chrissy McIntyre, and Robert Nealon. Live music is from Steve Jones. Free admission. From Maplewood Public Library. This information is accurate as of when it was published. […]
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Early bird tickets to Isaiah House's "House of Love" fundraiser are available until Jan. 31. The event is scheduled for Feb. 28 from 7-11 p.m. at The Suite Spot, 24 1st St. in South Orange. It is $125. The annual event supports Isaiah House’s programming and social services. From Isaiah House. This information is accurate […] |
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Maplewood and South Orange girls ages 10-20 can submit artwork to Maplewood’s "Just Like A Girl" exhibition by Feb. 1. Artwork will be displayed at 1978 Maplewood Arts Center in celebration of Women’s History Month in March. Submissions accepted online. From Maplewood Division of Arts and Culture. This information is accurate as of when it […]
Documentary screening of "Meat Me Halfway" planned with South Orange Environmental Commission on Feb. 1. It is from 3-5 p.m. at the Baird Community Center. Registration is required. Free admission. From South Orange Environmental Commission. This information is accurate as of when it was published. Check with the event coordinator for the latest details.
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Opening art reception of "Forgotten Things Forgotten Times" planned at 1978 Arts Center on Feb. 1 in Maplewood. Artwork is by Onnie Strother and celebrates Black History Month. The reception is from 2-5 p.m. at 1978 Springfield Ave. Art is on display on weekends through Feb. 22. From Maplewood Division of Arts and Culture. This […]
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"Hannah Till and Black History in the Age of Revolution" performance planned with Durand-Hedden House and Garden on Feb. 1 in Maplewood. It is from 1-2:30 p.m. at The Woodland Parlor, 60 Woodland Rd. Free admission. Registration is required. From Durand-Hedden House and Garden. This information is accurate as of when it was published. Check […]
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