Bloomfield residents can register for the recreation department's winter 2026 programs. Programs include arts and crafts for parents and children, engineering projects for children, and cooking classes for children. Registration […]
Orange public schools is accepting gifted and talented program applications for students in grades K-6 until Jan. 16. A cognitive abilities test, CogAT, will be administered to eligible applicants between […]
Applications are open to enroll in the STEM Innovation Academy of the Oranges for the 2026-27 school year. They are available online until Jan. 16. From Orange Public Schools. This […]
Students in grades 3-12 can apply to promote Arc of Essex County's "Building Tomorrows 5K Run, Walk, and Family Fun Fest" scheduled for Apr. 25. Applications are available online until […]
Montclair-area residents can apply to be a storyteller for Montclair Film’s StorySLAM program by Jan. 16. Participants will have five minutes to share stories about regifting on Jan. 29. Applications […]
Martin Luther King Jr. flag-raising event planned with Belleville on Jan. 16. It begins at 12 p.m. at town hall. From Belleville Township. This information is accurate as of when […]
Bloomfield residents in grades K-6 can attend a New Years-themed craft session at the Bloomfield Civic Center on Jan. 16. The drop-off event is from 6-9 p.m. Attendees are encouraged […]
Opening reception of "Decisive Moments: Selected Photographs from Columbia High School" planned with Maplewood arts on Jan. 16. It begins at 4 p.m. at 1978 Springfield Ave. Registration is not […]
Martin Luther King Jr. Day celebration planned with East Orange on Jan. 16. The event begins at 6 p.m. at Cicely Tyson Community School of Performing and Fine Arts. There […]
New Jersey Historical Commission is accepting marker nominations to be featured in the state's Black Heritage Trail, with pre-application worksheets due Jan. 16. Applications and guidelines available online. Regular applications […]
Eligible entrepreneurs can apply to Seton Hall University's 11-month entrepreneurship program, ImpactNJ Urban Ventures Collaborative. It provides mentorship and training for current and aspiring entrepreneurs. Trainings are from 8:30 a.m. […]
DIY fidget session for children in grades 6+ planned at Glen Ridge library on Jan. 17. It begins at 11 a.m. Registration is required. Library card not required. From Glen […]
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