Children can read to a therapy dog at South Orange library’s Baird Branch on Dec. 9. It is from 4-5 p.m. at the Baird Community Center. Registration is encouraged. Library card not required. From South Orange Public Library. This information is accurate as of when it was published. Check with the event coordinator for the […]
"Trini Holiday Party" planned with University of Orange on Dec. 10 in Orange. It is from 6-8 p.m. at The HUUB, 25 Cleveland St. There will be a live DJ, […]
Conversation discussing strategies to encourage executive functioning skills planned virtually with South Orange Maplewood SEPAC on Dec. 10. It begins at 7 p.m. From SEPAC SOMA. This information is accurate […]
"Instant Decisions College Fair" planned at East Orange library on Dec. 10. It is from 4-8:15 p.m. From East Orange Public Library. This information is accurate as of when it […]
South Orange library seeks food, hygiene, clothing, and first aid donations to support families affected by Hurricane Melissa. A list of accepted items is available online. Donations accepted through Dec. […]
Artist reception with Lynne Breitfeller planned at West Orange library on Dec. 11. It is from 6-8:30 p.m. Breitfeller's work is on display at the library through Dec. 14. Free […]
Holiday mixer and toy drive planned with East Orange on Dec. 11 in Short Hills. It begins at 5 p.m. at Par 440 Restaurant and Lounge, 440 Parsonage Hill Rd. There will be music and guest DJs. Attendees should bring a new gift donation for children ages 3-15. Donations will be distributed to East Orange […]
Book club meeting for adults planned at West Orange library on Dec. 12. Attendees will discuss "Babel" by R.F. Kuang from 11 a.m. to 12 p.m. Registration not required. From West Orange Public Library. This information is accurate as of when it was published. Check with the event coordinator for the latest details.
Maplewood-area residents can enter in Durand-Hedden’s 2025 gingerbread house contest by Dec. 12. Gingerbread houses must be dropped off at 523 Ridgewood Rd. on Dec. 13 from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. Participation is free and open to all ages. From Durand-Hedden House and Garden. This information is accurate as of when it was published. […]
Oranges and Maplewood-NAACP's monthly meeting is scheduled for Dec. 13 in South Orange. It begins at 1 p.m. Admission is donations of socks or gloves. RSVP required. From Oranges & Maplewood: NAACP. This information is accurate as of when it was published. Check with the event coordinator for the latest details.
Art workshop for ages 5-12 planned at Maplewood library on Dec. 13 in the Hilton Branch. It is from 10:30 a.m. to 12:15 p.m. Attendees will make masks. Registration is not required. Materials provided. From Maplewood Public Library. This information is accurate as of when it was published. Check with the event coordinator for the […]
"Breakfast with Santa" planned with Maplewood Village Alliance on Dec. 13. It begins at 9 a.m. at St James’s Gate Publick House, 167 Maplewood Ave. There will be free photos with Santa. Tickets are $10 and available at St. Jame's Gate. From Maplewood Village Alliance . This information is accurate as of when it was […]
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