🌱 See what Glen Ridge events are happening on June 3.
Glen Ridge, New Jersey Patch AM: a 4 min readGreetings Glen Ridge! Your go-to source for what's happening in town is here. Stay in the loop and read on. ☕️️
In today's newsletter:
- See what Glen Ridge events are happening on June 3.
- How Glen Ridge dominated Indian Hills to advance in the state tournament.
- Meet the Glen Ridge writer honored in Essex County’s senior contest.
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!)
- Thursday: Partly sunny and less humid, with a high of 78 and low of 57 degrees.
- Friday: Partly sunny, temps: high: 80, low: 59.
- Saturday: Some sun, breezy and pleasant, with a high of 74 and low of 51 degrees.
📰 News we're reading
• 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. 
• 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.
• 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.
📸 Around Glen Ridge
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Upcoming Events in
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★ Featured events ★
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Rock Never Dies: An Immersive Theatrical Experience at Hard Rock Cafe →
Hard Rock Cafe, 1501 Broadway, New York
7:30 pm -
Back To The Mat | Summer Pilates Series →
Brookdale Park Gazebo, Bloomfield
7:00 am -
!! Concert: AKLAFF/DINGMAN/LEHMAN/TAKEISHI →
Montclair Public Library, 50 S Fullerton Ave, Montclair
4:00 pm
Friday May 29
Saturday May 30
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Other local events
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NECC Thirsty Thursdays →
Cloverleaf Tavern
5:30 pm -
BMS Art Show
Bloomfield Township School District Bloomfield, NJ 07003
6:00 pm -
Charles Seller Foundation
Christ Episcopal Church, 74 Park Avenue, Glen Ridge
6:00 pm -
Fogo Wayne Bourbon Dinner
Fogo de Chao Wayne, 1400 Willowbrook, Wayne
7:00 pm -
Plant Stand Swap
Glen Ridge Free Public Library, Adult Reading Room, Glen Ridge -
Play with Blocks
Glen Ridge Free Public Library, Children's Area, Glen Ridge
9:00 am -
Chess Meetup for Grades 1-5
Glen Ridge Free Public Library, Children's Area, Glen Ridge
3:15 pm -
Summer Sing: Mozart Requiem And American Spirituals →
Bethany Baptist Church, 275 W Market St, Newark
7:00 pm -
Vintage Toy & Memorabilia Show- Take 2 →
Brookdale Reformed Church, 16 Bellevue Ave, Bloomfield
10:00 am
Thursday May 28
Friday May 29
Wednesday June 3
Saturday June 6
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💬 Chatter
What your neighbors are talking about on social media
- Dunkin' posted a job opening for Crew Member in Bloomfield. Apply here.
- YMCA of Montclair posted a job opening for Swim Instructor Aide in Montclair. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near Glen Ridge here.
🗞 Nearby News
Bloomfield
- Mike Policastro reflects on long coaching journey, ends stellar 20-year run as Bloomfield HS head baseball coach (essexnewsdaily.com)
- Empowering Communities Through Sound: The NJ Hearing Aid Project At Montclair State University (patch.com)
- D.A. Bragg Announces Indictment In $188K Pension Theft (manhattanda.org)
Montclair
- Celebrate the Asian-Owned Restaurants Shaping Montclair's Food Scene (montclairlocal.news)
- Disability Pride Parade & Community Inclusion Fair Returns to Montclair on May 30 (montclairlocal.news)
Belleville
- Dirt Bike Stolen During ‘Test Drive’ In Nutley, Police Say (patch.com)
- Nutley Honors Memorial Day With Parade, Remembrance Event (patch.com)
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-- The Patch AM Team
P.S. The answer to today's riddle: 2:30 (tooth hurty) (Thank you Pat A. for sending it in!)
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