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Also on today's calendar: Rock Never Dies: An Immersive Theatrical Experience at Hard Rock Cafe and 9 more events.
Today's riddle: What's a good time to go to the dentist? 🤔 (Answer below!)
• Essex County Daily Buzz: May 27, 2026 (jerseybee.org) — Glen Ridge residents have several local options on June 3, including a joint and bone health webinar and a virtual kids’ cooking class through the Glen Ridge Public Library, plus the town’s curbside Freecycle Day with bulk pickup the next morning. The broader Essex County roundup also highlights nearby job fairs, Pride events, youth activities, and county services that Glen Ridge neighbors can easily access.
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• Brennan powers Glen Ridge past Indian Hills in NG1 opener (nj.com subscription) — Glen Ridge girls lacrosse rolled to an 18-3 home win over Indian Hills in the first round of the North Jersey, Group 1 tournament, powered by five goals and two assists from Claudia Brennan. With strong contributions from several Ridgers, Glen Ridge now advances to face the winner of Jefferson vs. Ramsey in the quarterfinals.
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• Essex County Senior Legacies Writing Contest Awards Ceremony (montclairlocal.news) — Glen Ridge resident Judyann Affronti is one of four countywide winners in Essex County’s 2026 Senior Citizen Legacies Writing Contest, honored for her essay “Class of 1967: An Age of Innocence.” The contest, run by the Essex County Division of Senior Services, celebrates seniors’ life stories, with winners and honorable mentions from Montclair, Short Hills, Belleville, Bloomfield, Essex Fells, and beyond. Their essays reflect personal histories, local connections, and moments that shaped their lives.
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