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South Orange Downtown partnered with women-owned businesses in the area to create a bingo activity through Mar. 31. Participants can retrieve a bingo card at any participating business and must complete the tasks on the card. People who complete three bingos can submit their card online by Apr. 1 for a chance to win a […] 
Restaurant week will begin Mar. 30 in West Orange. Local, participating restaurants will offer special menus and discounts throughout the week. A complete list of promotions is available online. It ends Apr. 6. From West Orange Downtown Alliance. This information is accurate as of when it was published. Check with the event coordinator for the […] 
Eid Al-Fitr prayer and festival planned by East Orange on Mar. 30-31. It begins at 8 a.m. at Cicely Tyson Community School for Performing and Fine Arts with the festival following at 12 p.m. Breakfast will be served after khutbah. Families are encouraged to bring picnic set-ups and a prayer rug. From East Orange City. […]
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Bloomfield seeks menstrual product donations through Mar. 31. Donations will support local schools, food pantries, and local organizations. Drop-off location is Bloomfield library. Items can also be purchased through a provided Amazon Wishlist link. From Bloomfield Township. This information is accurate as of when it was published. Check with the event coordinator for the latest […]
Black Inventors Hall of Fame is exhibited at West Orange library through Mar. 31. It includes images and brief narrations about the legacies of Black investors and innovators. From West 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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People interested in learning a new language can attend Montclair library Adult School's "International Language Soirée" on Mar. 31. The free event will include information about available language programs, how to determine skill levels, and an opportunity to meet instructors. It begins at 6:30 p.m. at the library's Main Branch. There will be light refreshments […]
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Rally in support of transgender rights planned at Maplewood Town Hall on Mar. 31. It begins at 6 p.m. and will celebrate trans people and bring attention to examples of anti-trans discrimination. The event is held on the same day of International Transgender Day of Visibility. From TAPinto SOMA. This information is accurate as of […]
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Author talk and signing with Afschineh Latifi planned by Women's Club of Glen Ridge on Apr. 1. Latifi will sign and discuss "Even After All This Time” starting at 12 p.m. at 219 Ridgewood Ave. in Glen Ridge. An Iranian-themed lunch will be provided. Tickets available online for purchase. From Women's Club of Glen Ridge. […]
Mobile office hours with Rep. LaMonica McIver planned on Apr. 1 in Irvington. McIver and her team will be available from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. at the Irvington Senior Citizens Center to provide casework assistance, share resources, and answer questions. From Rep. LaMonica McIver. This information is accurate as of when it was published. […] |
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Film workshop for students in grades 8-12 planned with South Orange-Maplewood Adult School on Jul. 7-18. Students will learn how to create film ideas, the fundamentals of filmmaking, and ways to develop short films. Classes are held at Columbia High School in Maplewood. Registration available online. From South Orange-Maplewood Adult School. This information is accurate […] |
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Adults can attend South Orange library's free computer class on ways to identify email scams on Apr. 4. It begins at 11 a.m. at the Baird Community Center. Attendees will also learn how to create and remember strong passwords. Sign up online or by phone. Library card not required. People can also request a ride […]
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Maplewood library's spring book sale is scheduled for Apr. 4-5 in the Main Branch. It is from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. on Apr. 4 and until 2 p.m. on Apr. 5. From Maplewood Public Library. This information is accurate as of when it was published. Check with the event coordinator for the latest details. 
Meet-and-greet with West Orange African Heritage Organization planned at Inner City Cafe on Apr. 4 in Orange. It is from 7-10 p.m. at 15 S. Essex Ave. There will be prizes and games. From The West Orange African Heritage Organization. This information is accurate as of when it was published. Check with the event coordinator […]
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"Love My Pup, Love My Park" event planned at Flood’s Hill in South Orange on Apr. 5. It is from 10 a.m. to 12 p.m. There will be free photo opportunities, treats, music, and coffee. There will also be a chance to win prizes from local businesses. Attendees are encouraged to bring donations unopened dog […]
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Jazz performance with Chris Berger, Nat Adderly Jr., and Steve Johns planned at West Orange library on Apr. 5. It is from 2-3 p.m. Free admission. From West 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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Exhibition and sale of art dolls and mixed media pieces planned at Women's Club of Glen Ridge on Apr. 5. It is from 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. at 219 Ridgewood Ave. Admission is free for Glen Ridge residents and $5 for non-residents. From Women's Club of Glen Ridge. This information is accurate as of […] |
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Free presentation discussing the history of Durand-Hedden House with dendrochronologist Michael Cuba on Apr. 6 in Maplewood. The event is from 1-4 p.m. at 523 Ridgewood Rd. Cuba will share what he learned through analysis of the building's timbers. Registration is required. From Durand-Hedden House and Garden. This information is accurate as of when it […]
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"Hat-making History of the Oranges" presentation planned at West Orange library on Apr. 6. West Orange town historian Joseph Fagan will lead the free event from 2-3 p.m. An art exhibit inspired by the Oranges' hat-making history will open on Apr. 6 as well. It will be on display through Jun. 20. From West Orange […]
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West Orange residents can shred select documents at the West Orange Environmental Center on Apr. 6. Documents are accepted from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. Paper items only. ID is required. Each household is limited to four boxes of documents. From West Orange Township. This information is accurate as of when it was published. Check […]
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Trivia night planned with Luna Stella on Apr. 8 in Maplewood. It is from 7-9 p.m. at 5 Highland Pl. There will be food and drinks. From SOMAPSO. This information is accurate as of when it was published. Check with the event coordinator for the latest details. |
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West Orange residents ages 60+ can attend a forum on Apr. 10 to learn about available transportation options within the township. The forum is from 6-7:30 p.m. at West Orange library. There will be light refreshments and a chance to win a prize. Request free transportation to the event by phone until Apr. 9. From […]
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Local actors will read scripts by students of Montclair Film's screenwriters' lab on Apr. 10. Doors open at 6:30 p.m. at Cinema505, 505 Bloomfield Ave. in Montclair. The six table reads begin at 7 p.m. From Montclair Film. This information is accurate as of when it was published. Check with the event coordinator for the […]
Art show exhibiting pieces by local and national tattoo artists planned on Apr. 10 in Maplewood. It is from 6-10 p.m. at Tattoo Love Shack, 1779 Springfield Ave. All pieces are priced at $100. From SOMAPSO. This information is accurate as of when it was published. Check with the event coordinator for the latest details.
Film screening and discussion of "Secret Mall Apartment" planned with Montclair Film on Apr. 10. It begins at 7 p.m. at The Clairidge, 486 Bloomfield Ave. in Montclair. A Q&A with director Jeremy Workman will follow. Tickets available online for purchase. From Montclair Film. This information is accurate as of when it was published. Check […] |
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Women's Club of Glen Ridge's annual home and garden tour for 2025 is scheduled on May 4. Attendees will tour five homes and four gardens. It will be followed by a champagne reception. Early bird pricing ends Apr. 11. From Women's Club of Glen Ridge. This information is accurate as of when it was published. […]
Grand flea market planned at Women's Club of Upper Montclair on Apr. 11-12. There will be vintage home decor, clothing and accessories, art, books, furniture, costumer jewelry, and more. It is from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. on Apr. 11 and until 3 p.m. on Apr. 12. Located at 200 Cooper Ave. in Montclair. From […]
Tax preparation webinar with Rep. LaMonica McIver and IRS representatives planned on Apr. 11. Attendees will learn tax updates and changes, common tax errors, and tax-saving strategies. Register online. Tax Day is Apr. 15. From Rep. LaMonica McIver. This information is accurate as of when it was published. Check with the event coordinator for the […]
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Sensory-friendly film screening of "A Minecraft Movie" planned with Montclair Film on Apr. 13. The movie begins at 11:30 a.m. at The Clairidge, 486 Bloomfield Ave. Sensory features include soft lighting, lower volume, limited trailers, and guests are encouraged to move around as necessary. Open captioning is used when available. Tickets are $11. From Montclair […] |
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"Freedom Fund Gala" fundraiser supporting Oranges and Maplewood-NAACP planned on Apr. 19 in Livingston. The event is from 6-11 p.m. at Cedar Hill Country Club. It will honor nine community leaders. All proceeds go towards the NAACP's programmings. Tickets available online for purchase. From Oranges & Maplewood: NAACP. This information is accurate as of when […]
"Music Against Hunger” benefit concert planned with Toni's Kitchen on Apr. 19 in Montclair. The concert begins at 8 p.m. at Tierney’s Tavern, 138 Valley Rd. There will be performances from Doug Hall and Friends, Big Mamou, The Reticents, and LoveBomb. A suggested $20 donation will support Toni’s Kitchen. From Toni's Kitchen. This information is […]
West Orange will re-install a marker to commemorate the legacy of former resident Anna Easter Brown on Apr. 19. The marker was removed during the construction of the new senior building. Brown's marker was the first in the series of downtown markers in 2016. The event begins at 4 p.m. at 46 Mt. Pleasant Ave. […]
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West Orange seeks volunteers for yard cleanup on Earth Day, Apr. 22. It is from 8 a.m. to 3 p.m. and the meet-up location is West Orange Town Hall's parking lot. Sign up by email. From West Orange Township. This information is accurate as of when it was published. Check with the event coordinator for […]
Film screening and discussion of "River" planned with Montclair Film on Apr. 22. It begins at 7 p.m. at The Clairidge, 486 Bloomfield Ave. A Q&A with The Nature Conservancy will follow. All attendees will receive a reusable bag. Tickets available online for purchase. From Montclair Film. This information is accurate as of when it […] |
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High school students in West Orange, Newark, and Irvington will be honored at the "Essex County Celebrates Youth" on Apr. 23. It will begin at 6 p.m. at the MLK Justice Building. Honorees include Kyley Gary-Grayson, Sahli Negassi, Reynamia Soto, and Irvington High School's freshman boys' basketball team. Free admission. From Carlos Pomares, VP, Essex […]
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Students in grades 6-12 can register for Montclair Film's summer academy program, scheduled to start Jul. 7. Attendees will learn about the fundamentals of filmmaking and produce films together. The program ends Aug. 1. Tickets available online for purchase. From Montclair Film. This information is accurate as of when it was published. Check with the […] |
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Opening reception of "Reimagining Pain Through Art" exhibit planned with West Orange Arts Council on Apr. 24. It is from 5-8 p.m. at 551 Valley Rd. It will feature work by artists who cope with chronic pain through art. Donation of $15 is suggested. Register online. From West Orange Arts Council. This information is accurate […] |
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Book club meeting for adults planned at West Orange library on Apr. 25. Members will discuss "The House in the Cerulean Sea" by T.J. Klune 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 […]
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Poetry open mic night planned at Orange library on Apr. 25. It is from 6-8 p.m. People can sign up by phone to perform. From City of Orange Township. This information is accurate as of when it was published. Check with the event coordinator for the latest details.
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Arc of Essex County's annual "Building Tomorrows 5K Run, Family Walk, and Fun Fest" is scheduled for Apr. 26 in West Orange. It begins at 8 a.m. at The Clipper Pavilion, 9 Cherry Ln. Registration is $30 for runners and $10 for walkers. Proceeds support programs for children and adults with Intellectual and Developmental Disabilities. […]
Sensory-friendly zoo experience planned at Turtle Back Zoo on Apr. 26 in West Orange. It is from 8-10 a.m. and will be limited in capacity and noise. Admission is $10. When searching for the event, change the "start date" to Apr. 26. Then, select your ticket. From Turtle Back Zoo. This information is accurate as […]
Youth can attend acting classes planned at NJSDA starting Apr. 26 in Montclair. Classes include acting 101, musical theater, and acting for television and film. All classes are held at St. John’s Episcopal Church. Registration is available online. From New Jersey School of Dramatic Arts. This information is accurate as of when it was published. […]
Oranges and Maplewood-NAACP plans a community spend-in at Elitist Coffee to keep the business open on Apr. 26 in South Orange. Elitist Coffee is a Black-owned coffee shop located at 154 Valley St. The spend-in is from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. Patrons are encouraged to pay in cash. From Oranges & Maplewood: NAACP. This […]
Interactive concert for children up to age 5 planned at West Orange library on Apr. 26. It is from 3:30-4:15 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.
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"Puppy Day Celebration" planned with Meadowland Park Conservancy on Apr. 26 in South Orange. It is from 10 a.m. to 12 p.m. at Flood’s Hill in Meadowland Park. People who bring their dogs can receive free photos, giveaways, and on-site rabies vaccination for their pet. Attendees are encouraged to bring unopened dog or cat food […]
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Tickets available for South Orange Downtown’s "Food Stroll" planned for Apr. 27. The event, scheduled from 12-4 p.m., will feature access to more than 20 restuarants, shopping deals, and drink specials. A complete list of participating businesses available online. Admission is by wristband purchase. From South Orange Downtown. This information is accurate as of when […]
"Greek Line Dancing" planned with South Orange-Maplewood Community Coalition on Race on Apr. 27. Location is not yet announced. It is from 4-6 p.m. Led by Sheryl O”Connell, Eric Hawkins, Garth Fagan, and Bill Evan. Free admission. Registration is required. From South Orange-Maplewood Community Coalition on Race. This information is accurate as of when it […]
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Jazz concert with New World Quartet planned at Montclair library's Main Branch on Apr. 27. It is from 2-3:30 p.m. Free admission. Registration required. Open to non-library cardholders. From Montclair 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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Walking tour of the Orange Valley planned with University of Orange on Apr. 27 in West Orange. It is from 2-3:30 p.m. and will discuss the Oranges's history of hat factories. Participants will meet at the parking lot behind How Delish, 55 Kingsley St. Tour is offered in English and Spanish. From West Orange Public […]
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Comedy show for children planned at West Orange library on Apr. 27. It will accommodate needs of neurodiverse children. The free event begins at 2 p.m. there will be bubbles and music. Registration not required. From West Orange Public Library. This information is accurate as of when it was published. Check with the event coordinator […]
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Adults can take AARP's driving course on Apr. 28 at West Orange library. The "Smart Driver" class will discuss traffic laws and research-based driving strategies for safe driving. It is from 9:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. Admission is $20 for AARP members and $25 for non-members. Register by email. From West Orange Public Library. This […] |
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People can discard unused or excess medication at Mountainside Medical Center on Apr. 29 in Montclair. It is from 9 a.m. to 12 p.m. Registered pharmacists will be on-site to answer questions about medication. Registration not required. It is part of the hospital's participation of “Prescription Drug Take-Back Day," which aims to provide the public […] |
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Mobile office hours with Rep. LaMonica McIver planned on Apr. 30 in West Orange. McIver and her team will be available from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. at West Orange library to provide casework assistance, share resources, and answer questions. From Rep. LaMonica McIver. This information is accurate as of when it was published. Check […]
Baby-friendly film screening of “The Wedding Banquet” planned with Montclair Film on Apr. 30 at The Clairidge. The film begins at 10 a.m. at 486 Bloomfield Ave. Lights will be dimmed and volume will be moderated throughout the screening. Children under age 2 attend for free. Admission is $11. Tickets available for purchase online. From […]
Documentary screening of "Plastic People: The Hidden Crisis of Microplastics" planned at Glen Ridge library on Apr. 30. It begins at 6 p.m. Registration required. Open to non-library cardholders. From Glen Ridge 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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Free comic books will be available at East Side Mags on May 3 in Montclair. It is from 9 a.m. to 7 p.m. at 491 Bloomfield Ave. From East Side Mags. This information is accurate as of when it was published. Check with the event coordinator for the latest details.
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Book talk with Edwin Frank, editor of New York Review Books, planned on May 3 at Montclair library's Main Branch. Frank and New York Times critic Alexandra Jacobs will discuss "Stranger Than Fiction." It is from 12:30-1:30 p.m. and part of Succeed2gether's Montclair Literary Festival. Free admission. From Succeed2gether. This information is accurate as of […]
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