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. […]
Essex County Turtle Back Zoo job fair is planned on Jan. 31 in West Orange. Interested applicants must attend one of three job fairs. It is from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. at the Mount Building. A list of seasonal job openings is available online. Applicants must be 18+. From Essex County Executive Joseph N. […]
Documentary screening of "The Hidden History of Slavery in New York" planned at Newark library's Main Branch on Jan. 31. It begins at 1 p.m. and will be followed by a talk with the film director Larry Epstein. Registration not required. Free admission. From Newark Public Library. This information is accurate as of when it […]
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 […]
Essex and Hudson county youth in grades 8-12 can attend a Essex County 4-H field trip to the Paul Robeson Gallery on Feb. 16 in Newark. It is from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. Free admission. Lunch provided. Registration is open until Jan. 31. From Essex County 4-H. This information is accurate as of when […]
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.
"Empowered Teen Wellness Day" planned with Rutgers 4-H Youth Development on Feb. 21 at Rutgers-New Brunswick. It is open to youth in grades 8-12 and recent high school graduates. Attendees will learn about stress management skills, identify their strengths, and connect with their peers. It is from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Lunch provided. Registration […]
"Langston Hughes Read-A-Thon" for ages 7+ planned at Montclair library on Feb. 1 in the Main Branch. It is from 2-4 p.m. Attendees will read poems by Hughes in celebration of his birthday. Registration is not required. Free admission. From Montclair Public Library. This information is accurate as of when it was published. Check with […]
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 […]
"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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