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 Jan. 16. From The Arc of Essex County. This information is accurate as of when it was published. Check with the event coordinator for the […]
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 it was published. Check with the event coordinator for the latest details.
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 to wear formal attire. Enrollment is $20. Registration is available online. From Bloomfield Parks, Recreation, and Cultural Affairs Department. This information is accurate as of […]
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 […]
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 are due May 15. From New Jersey Historical Commission. This information is accurate as of when it was published. Check with the event coordinator for […]
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 […]
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 […]
Orange and Newark public school students will be participating in the 2026 Martin Luther King, Jr. Oratorical Competition on Jan. 17 in Newark. It begins at 11 a.m. at NJIT. […]
"Invisible Pain Day" planned by Darren Memorial Foundation on Jan. 17 in Paramus. It will honor people who died by suicide from 11:30 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. at East Brook […]
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