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Stage production of "Hamlet" planned at Luna Stage from Feb. 12 to Mar. 8 in West Orange. Showtimes are Thursdays, Fridays, and weekends. Tickets are available online for purchase. From Luna Stage. This information is accurate as of when it was published. Check with the event coordinator for the latest details.
Take-home handprint groundhog craft for children available at West Orange library on Feb. 23. Craft materials available all day at the youth services desk. 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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Book club meeting for youth in grades 8-12 planned at East Orange library on Feb. 23. Attendees will discuss "The Port Chicago 50" by Steve Sheinkin at 4 p.m. Registration is not required. Free admission. From East Orange Public Library. This information is accurate as of when it was published. Check with the event coordinator […]
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Mobile office hours with Rep. LaMonica McIver planned on Feb. 24 in Hillside. McIver and her team will be available from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. at the Hillside Senior Center to provide casework and passport assistance, share resources, and answer questions. From Rep. LaMonica McIver. This information is accurate as of when it was […] 
Landlord-tenant seminar planned at East Orange library on Feb. 24. It is from 6-8 p.m. Led by N.J. Superior Courts Essex Committee on Diversity, Inclusion, and Community Engagement. From East 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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Children in grades 1-7 can attend a free cooking class at East Orange library on Feb. 24. It is from 4:30-6:30 p.m. and will explore cooking basics with simple recipes and hands-on activities. Free admission. Registration is not required. From East Orange Public Library. This information is accurate as of when it was published. Check […]
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Children and youth can attend a financial literacy course at West Orange library on Feb. 25. It will discuss budgeting, saving, investing, loans, and more from 6-7 p.m. Registration is not required. Free admission. 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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Ramadan celebration planned with Bloomfield library on Feb. 26. Attendees are encouraged to bring a food for sampling. All ingredients must be listed on an index card. It is from 5:30-7 p.m. at the Civic Center, 84 Broad St. Registration is not required. Free admission. From Bloomfield Public Library. This information is accurate as of […]
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Opening art reception of "Female Hysteria" planned at the Pierro Gallery on Feb. 26 in South Orange. Artwork explores misogyny behind the term "hysteria." The reception is from 6:30-8:30 p.m. at the Baird Community Center. On view through Apr. 10. Free admission. From South Orange Village. This information is accurate as of when it was […]
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West Orange families can attend a webinar to learn about the school district's transition coordinator, Jodie Goldstein, on Feb. 26. Led by West Orange Special Education Parents Advisory Council. It is from 6:30-7:30 p.m. Registration is required. From West Orange Special Education Parents Advisory Council. This information is accurate as of when it was published. […] |
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East Orange-area youth can attend "Science Saturdays" at East Orange library on Feb. 28. It begins at 1 p.m. Attendees will learn and explore science projects. Registration is required. Library card not required. From East Orange Public Library. This information is accurate as of when it was published. Check with the event coordinator for the […]
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West Orange Arts Council's art exhibition "The Power of HER" is on display through Mar. 31. Art celebrates Women's History Month. Gallery hours are Sundays from 2-4 p.m. Free admission. From West Orange Arts Council. This information is accurate as of when it was published. Check with the event coordinator for the latest details.
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Essex County Turtle Back Zoo job fair is planned on Mar. 7 in West Orange. Interested applicants can attend one of three job fairs. It is from 12-3 p.m. at the Mount Building. A list of seasonal job openings is available online. Applicants must be 18+. From Turtle Back Zoo. This information is accurate as […]
Adults can attend a free mental health first aid certification training on Mar. 7 in West Orange. It is from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. at West Orange library. Attendees will learn to recognize signs of mental health or substance use challenges in adults. Registration is required. Free enrollment. From West Orange Public Library. This […]
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Community Iftar planned with University of Orange on Mar. 9. It is from 6-8 p.m. at the HUUB, 35 Cleveland St. Free admission. From University of Orange. This information is accurate as of when it was published. Check with the event coordinator for the latest details.
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Youth in grades 8-12 can make macramé bracelets on Mar. 9 at East Orange library. It is from 4-5:30 p.m. and limited to the first 12 attendees. Registration is not required. Free admission. From East Orange Public Library. This information is accurate as of when it was published. Check with the event coordinator for the […]
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People can dine at El Salvador Restaurant in Orange with University of Orange staff on Mar. 9. It is part of the organization's "I 8 in Orange" initiative that encourages area residents to dine at local restaurants with University of Orange staff. It begins at 1 p.m. at 107 S. Day St. RSVP online. Attendees […]
Rep. LaMonica McIver seeks community input on project funding ideas that benefit N.J.'s 10th congressional district. That includes East Orange, Irvington, Orange, Newark, Montclair, and West Orange. People can submit funding requests online by Mar. 9. From Rep. LaMonica McIver. This information is accurate as of when it was published. Check with the event coordinator […] |
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Children can read to a therapy dog at South Orange library’s Baird Branch on Mar. 10. It is from 4-5 p.m. at the Baird Community Center. Registration is required. 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 […]
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DIY pom-pom garland for youth planned at West Orange library on Mar. 11. It is from 6:30-7:30 p.m. Registration is not required. 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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Registration is open for NJSDA’s youth summer theater camp in Montclair. Classes begin in July and August at St. John’s Church. It includes acting, improv, and musical theater programs. Registration available online. From New Jersey School of Dramatic Arts. This information is accurate as of when it was published. Check with the event coordinator for […] |
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Community breakfast planned with West Orange Chamber of Commerce on Mar. 12. It is from 7:15-10 a.m. at The Wilshire Grand Hotel, 350 Pleasant Valley Way. Mayor Susan McCartney will deliver her "State of the Township" address. Tickets are available online for purchase until Mar. 9. From West Orange Chamber of Commerce. This information is […] |
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Book club for adults planned at West Orange library on Mar. 13. Attendees will discuss "Lincoln in the Bardo" by George Saunders from 11 a.m. to 12 p.m. Registration is 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 […]
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Improv comedy show with "Nutty By Nature" planned by N.J. School of Dramatic Arts on Mar. 14 in Montclair. It begins at 8 p.m. at St. John's Episcopal Church. Tickets are $15. From New Jersey School of Dramatic Arts. This information is accurate as of when it was published. Check with the event coordinator for […]
East Orange-area youth can attend "Science Saturdays" at East Orange library on Mar. 14. It begins at 1 p.m. Attendees will learn and explore science projects. Registration is required. Library card not required. From East Orange Public Library. This information is accurate as of when it was published. Check with the event coordinator for the […]
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Graduating West Orange High School students can pick up a free formal dress during West Orange SEPAC’s resource fair on Mar. 14. Dresses are for graduation, prom, or other events with a formal dress code. The resource fair is from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. at West Orange High School. Registration is required. From West […]
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Concert with Ellie Lee Jazz Quartet planned at West Orange library on Mar. 15. It is from 2-4 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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"Transition Your Wardrobe" sewing workshop for adults and youth ages 14+ planned with Out Montclair on Mar. 15. It is from 5-6:30 p.m. at The Eclectic Chic Boutique, 547 Bloomfield Ave. Attendees should bring one item of clothing they want to upcycle. No sewing experience necessary. Admission is $10. Registration is required online. From Out […] |
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DIY recycled book art for ages 9-12 planned at West Orange library on Mar. 17. It is from 4-5 p.m. Registration and library card 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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Free heart health screenings planned with RWJBarnabas Health on Mar. 17 in Orange. Screenings will take place at Cleveland Street School. Appointments can be booked online. From Orange Public Schools. This information is accurate as of when it was published. Check with the event coordinator for the latest details.
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Youth ages 12-18 can decorate cookies at Montclair library on Mar. 18 in the Main Branch. It is from 6-7:30 p.m. Registration is required. Free admission. Library card not required. 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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East Orange Chamber of Commerce meeting planned on Mar. 18 at East Orange library. It is from 6:30-8:30 p.m. From East 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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Film screening of "The Woman of Stars and Mountains" planned with Montclair Film on Mar. 18. It begins at 7 p.m. at The Clairidge, 486 Bloomfield Ave. A Q&A session will follow. Tickets are available online for purchase. From Montclair Film. This information is accurate as of when it was published. Check with the event […]
Record club meeting planned with Glen Ridge recreation on Mar. 18. It begins at 7 p.m. at the Glen Ridge Train Station. Participants will discuss "I Never Loved a Man the Way I Love You" by Aretha Franklin. Free admission. From Glen Ridge Borough. This information is accurate as of when it was published. Check […]
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Educators teaching grades 6-12 can attend a professional development workshop on Mar. 19 at Turtle Back Zoo in West Orange. It will discuss genetics and zoo conservation from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. Admission is $200. Registration is required. From Turtle Back Zoo. This information is accurate as of when it was published. Check with […]
Artist reception with Cynthia Pareja Dubin planned at West Orange library on Mar. 19. Dubin's art, "Reparando Mundos," or "Restoring Worlds," will be on display at the library through Apr. 24. The reception is from 6:30-8:30 p.m. Free admission. From West Orange Public Library. This information is accurate as of when it was published. Check […]
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Free blood pressure screenings planned with Bloomfield health on Mar. 19. It is from 12:30-1:30 p.m. at the Bloomfield library courtyard. Registration not required. From Bloomfield 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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CreativeMornings-Montclair, a free breakfast lecture series for creatives, will meet on Mar. 20. It is from 8:30-10 a.m. at Lackawanna Station. There will be a talk, coffee and breakfast, and opportunities to meet other attendees. Guest speaker is Simon Galperin, executive editor of The Jersey Bee. Tickets are free and available online. Registration is required. […]
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Restaurant week planned with West Orange Downtown Mar. 21-29 in West Orange. Local restaurants will offer special menus and discounts throughout the week. A complete list of promotions is available online. From West Orange Downtown Alliance. This information is accurate as of when it was published. Check with the event coordinator for the latest details.
Free item repair service planned with Montclair Area Solidarity Network on Mar. 21 in Orange. It is from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. at the HUUB, 35-47 Cleveland St. Volunteers will mend clothes, fix bikes, and repair other items. Registration is required. From Montclair Area Solidarity Network. This information is accurate as of when it […]
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Film screening of "Tokyo Story" planned with Montclair Film on Mar. 22. It begins at 2 p.m. at The Clairidge, 486 Bloomfield Ave. There will be a special introduction and a Q&A with Anne Giblin Gedacht associate professor at Seton Hall on Japanese culture after the screening. Tickets are available online for purchase. From Montclair […] |
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Children ages 6-9 can attend spring break camp at Montclair Community Farms, scheduled for Mar. 30 to Apr. 3. It is from 9 a.m. to 12 p.m. Attendees will learn how to care for animals, explore beekeeping, and cook with local seasonal foods. Registration is required. From Montclair Community Farms. This information is accurate as […] |
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Mobile office hours with Rep. LaMonica McIver planned on Mar. 24 in West Orange. McIver and her team will be available from 11 a.m. to 1np.m. at West Orange Public Library, 10 Rooney Cir., to provide casework and passport assistance, share resources, and answer questions. From Rep. LaMonica McIver. This information is accurate as of […]
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"Navigating College Admissions Successfully" webinar for families planned with Maplewood library on Mar. 25. Stand Out for College, a college-readiness service, will discuss college admissions trends and admissions strategies at 7:30 p.m. Preregistration is required. From Maplewood Public Library. This information is accurate as of when it was published. Check with the event coordinator for […]
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Registration is open for Mountain Top League's spring 2026 sports programs. Offerings include soccer and softball. Registration is available online. From Mountain Top League. This information is accurate as of when it was published. Check with the event coordinator for the latest details.
West Orange children and youth can register for the recreation department's spring 2026 programs. Offerings include track, lacrosse, pickleball, soccer, and more. Registration is available online. From West Orange Recreation Department. This information is accurate as of when it was published. Check with the event coordinator for the latest details. |
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Financial literacy workshop for women and girls planned on Mar. 26 in East Orange. Financial educator Keila P. Catching will lead the course from 6-7 p.m. at Cicely L. Tyson Community School of Performing and Fine Arts. Free admission. Registration is required. From East Orange City. This information is accurate as of when it was […]
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Improv comedy show planned with Montclair Film on Mar. 27. It begins at 8 p.m. at Cinema505, 505 Bloomfield Ave. Tickets are $15. From Montclair Film. This information is accurate as of when it was published. Check with the event coordinator for the latest details. |
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Story time for children planned on Mar. 28 at East Orange library. It is from 12-1 p.m. Registration is not required. From East 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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Youth can attend "Science Saturday" at East Orange library on Mar. 28. It is from 1-2 p.m. Registration is required. Library card not required. From East 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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Author talk with Joe Nardini planned at West Orange library on Mar. 28. It is from 11 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. Nardini will discuss "Youth League Umpire: A Behind-the-Scenes Look at the Games Our Children Play." Free admission. Registration is not required. From West Orange Public Library. This information is accurate as of when it […]
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Zufall’s mobile dental unit to be stationed in Bloomfield on Mar. 28. Services such as dental exams, x-rays, cleanings, fillings, and preventative care will be available from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. at the municipal building. Cost is determined by household income and size. Registration required by calling 973-325-2266 ext. 1040 or emailing emelo@zufallhealth.org. From […] |
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Author talk with Perry Garfinkel planned at West Orange library on Mar. 29. Garfinkel will discuss "Becoming Gandhi" from 2-4 p.m. There will be a Q&A and book signing. Free admission. Registration is 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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People can attend a talk discussing ways to care for heirlooms and collections with Durand-Hedden House on Mar. 29 in Maplewood. It begins at 1 p.m. at 523 Ridgewood Rd. Free admission. Registration is required. From Durand-Hedden House and Garden. This information is accurate as of when it was published. Check with the event coordinator […]
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People can attend Maplewood library’s financial Q&A drop-in session at the Hilton Branch on Mar. 31. It is from 5:30-7 p.m. It is free and led by a local financial advisor. From Maplewood 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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N.J. Motor Vehicle Commission mobile unit to be stationed in West Orange on Apr. 1. Services are available from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. at Ginny Duenkel Pool Parking Lot. Appointments for registration renewal, REAL ID, and replacement title accepted online. Disability placards and license plate returns do not require appointment. From West Orange Township. […] |
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"Toddler Time" planned at Lackawanna Station on Apr. 2 in Montclair. It is from 10:15-11 a.m. There will be sensory art, color exploration, and imaginative play. Drop-ins welcome. Admission is $20. Tickets can be purchased online. From Lackawanna Station. This information is accurate as of when it was published. Check with the event coordinator for […] |
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Story time for children up to age 5 planned at Montclair library on Apr. 4 in the Main Branch. It is from 3-3:45 p.m. Registration is not required. 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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