Winter dance party fundraiser benefitting the Newark LGBTQ Community Center planned on Jan. 9 in Maplewood. It is from 7-11 p.m. at 1844 Springfield Ave. Admission is $25. Tickets are […]
Maplewood youth in grades 6-8 can attend the recreation department's childcare training course on Jan. 10. It is from 9 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. at the Maplewood Community Center. Enrollment […]
Milkweed seed planting planned with Essex County Environmental Center on Jan. 10 in Roseland. It is from 3-4:30 p.m. Registration is required. From Essex County Environmental Center. This information is […]
"Read with NAACP" planned with NAACP-Oranges and Maplewood on Jan. 10 in East Orange. It is from 2-4 p.m. at 21 S. Arlington Ave. and will feature local authors. Free admission. Registration is required. From Oranges & Maplewood: NAACP. This information is accurate as of when it was published. Check with the event coordinator for […]
Human Needs Food Pantry seeks donations of non-perishable food and winter apparel on Jan. 10. Items are accepted from 10 a.m. to 12 p.m. at 9 Label St. From Human […]
Essex County Teen Arts Festival seeks visual art and creative writing submissions by Mar. 22. Students age 13-19 can enter. Guidelines available online. The festival will be held on Apr. […]
Bloomfield residents can register for the recreation department's wellness programs held throughout the 2026 winter season. It includes boxing, yoga, and more. Registration is required online. From Bloomfield Parks, Recreation, […]
East Orange YMCA seeks high school volunteers to join its "Buddy Ball" program. Volunteers will play basketball with children with disabilities to build motor skills. It is from 12-1 p.m. on Saturdays from Feb. 7 to Mar. 28. Mandatory orientation is Jan. 28. Applications are available online. From East Orange YMCA. This information is accurate […]
Story reading of "Playing at the Border: A Story of Yo-Yo Ma" by Joanna Ho planned at Newark library on Jan. 14 in the North End Branch. It begins at […]
West Orange residents in grades 3-8 can register for West Orange Police Athletic League's 2026 programs. Offerings include football, cheer, and flag football. Registration available online. From West Orange Police […]
East Orange YMCA's early bird summer camp registration is open. Children age 3-15 are eligible to attend camp. Financial assistance available. From East Orange YMCA. This information is accurate as of when it was published. Check with the event coordinator for the latest details.
Digital literacy drop-in sessions for adults planned with Newark library available through May 13 in the Main Branch. Classes are Mondays and Wednesdays from 2:30-4:30 p.m. Topics include computer basics, […]
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