Dance fundraiser benefitting families affected by ICE planned with NJ Bomba Collective on Dec. 12 in Union City. Doors open at 6 p.m. There will be a know-your-rights training followed by a dance party. Training is free. Dance party begins at 7:30 p.m. Donations will be used to help families pay for rent, groceries, medical […]
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.
Holiday benefit concert planned with Nutley Music Boosters Association on Dec. 12 in Nutley. Doors open at 6:45 p.m. at St. Mary's Church. Donations will benefit Nutley Music Boosters' Scholarship Fund and the Nutley Public Schools Music Program. From Nutley Music Boosters Association. This information is accurate as of when it was published. Check with […]
Bloomfield youth can register for the recreation department's basketball evaluations by Dec. 12. It meets Saturdays at Bloomfield High School. Registration is available online. From Bloomfield Parks, Recreation, and Cultural Affairs Department. 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. […]
Newark's North Ward 2025 Christmas tree lighting is scheduled for Dec. 12. It begins at 5:30 p.m. at Common Thread Park. From Newark City. This information is accurate as of when it was published. Check with the event coordinator for the latest details.
Glen Ridge seniors can attend a holiday luncheon through the borough's senior citizen program on Dec. 17. It begins at 12 p.m. at Fitzgerald's 1928, 13 Herman St. Free admission. Registration is required by email by Dec. 12. From Glen Ridge Borough. This information is accurate as of when it was published. Check with the […]
Stage production of "City of Hope," a holiday musical, planned on Dec. 12-14 in Newark. Show times are 7 p.m., 6 p.m., and 5 p.m. at 695 Bergen St. Tickets are available online for purchase. From Newark City. This information is accurate as of when it was published. Check with the event coordinator for the […]
DIY book bouquet craft session for adults and youth planned at Glen Ridge library on Dec. 13. It is from 11:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. Registration is required. Library card […]
"MRB Jazz Project Performance" planned at Nutley library on Dec. 13. It is from 2-3 p.m. Free admission. From Nutley Public Library. This information is accurate as of when it […]
"Kwanzaa Community Celebration" planned at Montclair library on Dec. 13 in the Main Branch. It is from 12-4 p.m. There will be a market, fashion show, and dance and drum performance. From Montclair Public Library. This information is accurate as of when it was published. Check with the event coordinator for the latest details.
Coat distribution for children planned with Parents Engaging Parents Inc., a community organization based in Newark, on Dec. 13 in Orange. It is from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. at Upper Field House Central Playground, 234 Lincoln Ave. First-come, first-served. From Parents Engaging Parents Inc.. This information is accurate as of when it was published. […]
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