Bloomfield students in grades K-12 can enter in Bloomfield DEI's 2026 "MLK Poster and Essay Contest" by Feb. 13. Winners will be recognized at a brunch on Feb. 16. Guidelines and entry form available online. From Bloomfield DEI. This information is accurate as of when it was published. Check with the event coordinator for the […]
"Anti-Valentine's Day Party" for ages 11-18 planned at Montclair library's Main Branch on Feb. 13. Attendees will decorate photo card sleeves, make duct tape roses, and more. It is from 4-5:30 p.m. Registration is required. Library card not required. From Montclair Public Library. This information is accurate as of when it was published. Check with […]
Children in grades 2-5 can attend an internet safety course at Montclair library starting Feb. 13 in the Main Branch. It is from 4-5 p.m. and meets weekly through Mar. […]
Queer and trans people can attend Garden State Equality's resource webinar on Feb. 13. It begins at 6 p.m. and will discuss legal assistance, social services, and emergency preparedness. Free admission. Registration is required. From Garden State Equality. This information is accurate as of when it was published. Check with the event coordinator for the […]
Bloomfield residents can share input on the school district's superintendent search on Feb. 13 with the N.J. School Board Association. There will be a community input meeting from 7-8:30 p.m. at Bloomfield Middle School's auditorium. The search comes after Bloomfield Superintendent Salvatore Goncalves announced he will retire on Jun. 30. He has been superintendent since […]
Mammogram and cervical cancer screenings planned with University Hospital on Feb. 13 in Newark. Screenings are from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. at Clinton Hill Early Learning Center. Appointments can be scheduled online or by calling 973-972-4055. From University Hospital. This information is accurate as of when it was published. Check with the event coordinator […]
Human Needs Food Pantry seeks donations of non-perishable food and fall and winter clothing on Feb. 14 in Montclair. Donations can be dropped off between 10 a.m. and 12 p.m. […]
Youth in grades 8-12 can attend East Orange library's Teen Crafting Circle on Feb. 14. It is from 1-4 p.m. Self-led session. Registration is not required. From East Orange Public […]
Sensory hike for ages 1-5 and caregivers planned with Essex County Environmental Center on Feb. 14 in Roseland. It is from 10-11 a.m. Registration is required. Tickets are available online for purchase. From Essex County Environmental Center. This information is accurate as of when it was published. Check with the event coordinator for the latest […]
Nutley-area adults ages 18+ can attend a blanket-making session at Nutley library on Feb. 14. Blankets will be distributed to babies, children, and youth in hospitals or shelters throughout North Jersey through Project Linus. It is from 2-4 p.m. Attendees must bring their own materials. Registration is not required. From Nutley Public Library. This information […]
Students in grades 5-9 can design and build paper circuits at East Orange library on Feb. 14. It is from 1-2 p.m. Registration is required. Free admission. Library card not […]
Early bird tickets to West Orange African Heritage Organization's "Denim and Diamonds" scholarship fundraiser ends Feb. 14. The event is from 7-11:30 p.m. at 52 Eisenhower Parkway in Roseland. Admission is $50 and funds will support West Orange High School students. From The West Orange African Heritage Organization. This information is accurate as of when […]
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