Debbie Lum

Essex County

Jamie Gatlin

New York City Metropolitan Area

Verona-Cedar Grove

New Jersey

Eric Kiefer

Montclair

Caldwells

Bloomfield

West Orange

Belleville-Nutley

Livingston

South Orange

Passaic County

 Jack Slocum

Wayne

Morris County

Montville

Maplewood

Cedar Grove Public Library

Overview
Join us in person to swap tips and find your balance between caregiving stress and self-care.
<h2>Caregiving: From Burnout to Balance</h2>
Feeling overwhelmed by caregiving? Join us in person for a refreshing session aimed at helping you move from burnout to balance. We'll share practical tips, real stories, and easy ways to take care of you while caring for others. Come connect, learn, and recharge with folks who get it. Let's find that sweet spot together!
Presented by Christine O'Keeffe, CDP, Chaplain and Life Enrichment Coordinator of Right at Home of Essex County
Sponsored by: Right at Home of Essex County, Benchmark at Cedar Grove and Hauptman &amp; Hauptman, PC<a href="https://www.eventbrite.com/e/caregiving-from-burnout-to-balance-tickets-2001899152254?aff=oddtdtcreator" target="_blank" rel="nofollow noopener">Reserve a spot</a>

Local Event: Caregiving: From Burnout to Balance

Caregiving: From Burnout to Balance

Overview
Join us in person to swap tips and find your balance between caregiving stress and self-care.
Caregiving: From Burnout...

HZY Goods, East Orange's locally owned cannabis dispensary at 19 Prospect St, turns one! Join us Saturday, Oct 24, 8 AM to 8 PM: Dunkin' coffee and Munchkins from 8 to 9 AM, a tie-dye table, local eats from Courts Empanadas and Cafe Mama, brand pop-ups from Verano, Thrills, Fernway, TerrAscend and more, plus anniversary deals all day. Adults 21+ only, valid ID required. NJ CRC license RE001013.

Local Event: HZY Goods 1-Year Anniversary Celebration (21+)

East Orange

HZY Goods 1-Year Anniversary Celebration (21+)

HZY Goods, East Orange's locally owned cannabis dispensary at 19 Prospect St, turns one! Join us Saturday, Oct 24, 8 AM to 8...

Essex County College Cleo Hill SR Physical Education Building, 177 West Market Street, Newark 

<h2>CareSparc’s 12th Annual Sustainable Health &amp; Wellness Village Festival Brings Free Health Screenings, Fresh Produce, Live Entertainment and Family Fun to Newark</h2>
Theme: Healthy Communities. Thriving Futures.
WHO:
CareSparc Community Connections, in partnership with Essex County and the City of Newark, will present its 12th Annual Sustainable Health &amp; Wellness Village Festival.
Festival Ambassadors include:&nbsp;Essex County Commissioner President Carlos M. Pomares and Newark Mayor Ras J. Baraka.·Newark Council President Luis Quintana — Ambassador Emeritus·Lt. Jamie Hendrix — Public Safety Ambassador·Maya Harlow, Health Officer, Essex County Office of Public Health Management — Public Health &amp; Wellness Ambassador·DJ Antoine Qua — Music &amp; Community Wellness AmbassadorJoseph Ciafullo, Owner, True Cuts Barbershop — Entrepreneur for Equity AmbassadorSuliman Onque, Muralist — Artist &amp; Creative Ambassador
WHAT:
A free, family-friendly community wellness festival connecting Newark and Essex County residents with essential health services, wellness education, nutritious food, entertainment and valuable community resources.
Activities and services include:
<ul><li>Free health and vision screenings</li><li>Free breast screenings provided by University Hospital's Mobile Health Unit from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m.</li><li>Free fresh produce distribution</li><li>Health and wellness education</li><li>Community health and social service resources</li><li>Community health panel discussions</li><li>Live musical performances featuring Grupo K, Ndela, and Valarie Adams &amp; the Dimension Band</li><li>Arts, culture and family-friendly activities</li><li>Opportunities to connect with healthcare professionals and community organizations</li></ul>
WHEN:
Saturday, October 24, 2026
11 a.m. – 5 p.m.
Free breast screenings: 9 a.m. – 2 p.m.
WHERE:
Essex County College
Cleo Hill Sr. Physical Education Building
177 West Market Street
Newark, New Jersey
WHY:
The Sustainable Health &amp; Wellness Village Festival promotes health equity, preventive care, community engagement and access to essential services for individuals and families.
For 12 years, CareSparc Community Connections has brought together healthcare providers, government leaders, community organizations and local partners to help strengthen families and build healthier, more resilient communities throughout New Jersey.
The festival offers residents an opportunity to access free healthcare resources, enjoy live entertainment, receive fresh produce and participate in activities designed to improve overall health and well-being.
ADMISSION IS FREE AND OPEN TO THE PUBLIC.
MEDIA CONTACT:
Caryl R. Lucas
Media Relations&nbsp;
CareSparc Community Connections
973-768-7780

Local Event: CareSparc's 12th Annual Sustainable Health & Wellness Village Festival

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CareSparc's 12th Annual Sustainable Health &...

CareSparc’s 12th Annual Sustainable Health & Wellness Village Festival Brings Free Health Screenings, Fresh Produce, Live...

CareSparc's 12th Annual Sustainable Health & Wellness Village Festival

Glen Ridge Congregational Church

On Sunday, Oct 25, at 3 pm, enjoy a multi-media recital, "American Ethos" performed by pianist Carolyn Enger, which reminds us of the unique spirit of America and the different cultures that make up our nation. Her program shines a light on diverse, often overlooked voices, as well as famous composers of our time. Selections include works by Leonard Bernstein, Aaron Copland, Craig Urquhart, Daron Hagen, John Corigliano, Margaret Bonds, Florence Price, Ned Rorem, Meredith Monk, Margaret Ruthven Lang, Robert Sirota and William Grant Still. For more information and tickets, go to <a href="https://www.glenridgeconcerts.org/?fbclid=IwZXh0bgNhZW0CMTAAcGRvZgVicmlkETFjd0Q1TXp0cEgzTDNQWDc2c3J0YwZhcHBfaWQQMjIyMDM5MTc4ODIwMDg5MgABHqszHXYar8DgDVEvtu_XeL56ZaspJZ1fP3sfZfNYejHkIHHfN4ed5ZCIgs9j_aem_dyxcMA5aCzMXiAJpmC3EUA" target="_blank" rel="nofollow noopener">https://www.glenridgeconcerts.org/</a>

Local Event: American Ethos Concert

Glen Ridge

American Ethos Concert

On Sunday, Oct 25, at 3 pm, enjoy a multi-media recital, "American Ethos" performed by pianist Carolyn Enger, which reminds us...

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Learn the essential legal documents every family should have to plan for aging loved ones, reduce stress, and honor their wishes.
Caring for aging parents while raising or supporting your own family can bring difficult questions and important legal decisions. Elder law and estate planning attorney Nicol Bell, Esq. will explain the essential documents every family should understand, including wills, powers of attorney, healthcare proxies, advance directives, and the Five Wishes document. She will share how thoughtful preparation can reduce stress, prevent family conflict, and ensure your loved one’s wishes are understood and respected. Presented by your Local Care Collaborative: Maeghan Scott, Tez Roro and Connie Pizarro as part of an ongoing Sandwich Generation Series.
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Local Event: Plan Today, Protect Tomorrow: Legal Planning for the Sandwich Generation

Plan Today, Protect Tomorrow: Legal Planning...

Learn the essential legal documents every family should have to plan for aging loved ones, reduce stress, and honor their...

Plan Today, Protect Tomorrow: Legal Planning for the Sandwich Generation

The Hanover Manor

Join us for a spectacular brunch and raffle event featuring over $25,000 in prizes, including designer brands and grand prizes valued up to $2,000. For $75 per person, guests enjoy an extensive brunch buffet with everything from a Virginia ham carving station to French toast, plus a starter sheet of raffle tickets. The event also includes vacation raffles, a 50/50 raffle, and a Lucky Calendar Raffle to kick off the holiday season.

Local Event: Tricky Tray Holiday Lane- New deadline date for tickets- November 1, 2026

Tricky Tray Holiday Lane- New deadline date for...

Join us for a spectacular brunch and raffle event featuring over $25,000 in prizes, including designer brands and grand prizes...

Tricky Tray Holiday Lane- New deadline date for tickets- November 1, 2026

FOR SALE: Sunny 1BR Condo in Montclair&mdash;One Block to Bay Street Train!
A little space with lots to love! This charming 1-bedroom, 1-bath condo features high ceilings, large windows, beautiful natural light and an in-unit washer and dryer.
Enjoy top-floor living, a back deck with sunset views and a convenient location near Montclair&rsquo;s restaurants, shops and NYC transportation. Approximately 510 square feet, with off-street permit parking.
Located on the third floor of a walk-up building.
Interested&mdash;or know someone looking to call Montclair home? Message me for the listing and to arrange a showing!
Listed for sale with a real estate agent.Address:&nbsp;80 Bay Street #9 Montclair NJ&nbsp;07042

Montclair 1BR Condo | In-Unit Laundry | 1 Block...

FOR SALE: Sunny 1BR Condo in Montclair—One Block to Bay Street Train!...

Montclair 1BR Condo | In-Unit Laundry | 1 Block to Bay Street Train

An Essex County home inspector has built a free website that lets anyone look up the public records behind a New Jersey property &mdash; building permits, flood zones, fire history, property taxes, and more &mdash; by typing in an address.
The site, <a href="https://oprasearch.app/" rel="noopener nofollow" target="_blank">Permit &amp; Parcel</a>, covers all 564 New Jersey municipalities and brings together records from official sources, including state and county databases, FEMA flood maps, and the towns&rsquo; own municipal codes. No account or email is required, and there&rsquo;s no cost.
&ldquo;I kept watching buyers fall in love with a house before anyone checked the paper trail &mdash; the open permits, the flood zone, what the town actually requires when a home changes hands,&rdquo; said Leo Betancor, a Certified Master Inspector based in Cedar Grove and the founder of the site. &ldquo;All of that is public record. It just wasn&rsquo;t in one place anyone could actually use.&rdquo;
Alongside the main lookup, the site includes free single-purpose tools: a <a href="https://oprasearch.app/tools/lead-safe/" rel="noopener nofollow" target="_blank">lead-safe inspection lookup</a> showing which of the two state-required inspection methods each town uses under New Jersey&rsquo;s lead paint law, a searchable <a href="https://oprasearch.app/lead-contractors/" rel="noopener nofollow" target="_blank">directory of DCA-certified lead evaluation and abatement contractors</a> sorted by distance, a <a href="https://oprasearch.app/tools/fire/" rel="noopener nofollow" target="_blank">fire-incident map</a> built from more than 40 years of state fire records, and a <a href="https://oprasearch.app/tools/radon/" rel="noopener nofollow" target="_blank">radon map</a> covering every municipality.
Homeowners can also <a href="https://oprasearch.app/tools/tax/" rel="noopener nofollow" target="_blank">look up property taxes and assessments</a>, <a href="https://oprasearch.app/tools/hvac-age/" rel="noopener nofollow" target="_blank">check the age of a furnace, air conditioner or water heater</a> using its serial number, and <a href="https://oprasearch.app/tools/co/" rel="noopener nofollow" target="_blank">find their town&rsquo;s certificate-of-occupancy requirements</a> before selling or renting a home.
A companion site, <a href="https://njflood.zone/" rel="noopener nofollow" target="_blank">njflood.zone</a>, gives instant FEMA flood-zone answers for any New Jersey address &mdash; built after the federal government shutdown left FEMA&rsquo;s own map site unreliable &mdash; running on the site&rsquo;s own servers with the complete flood map data for the state loaded locally.
As an added benefit for homebuyers, Permit &amp; Parcel users can receive $100 off a qualifying home inspection with Smart Choice Inspections, Betancor&rsquo;s North Jersey home inspection company.
The project was recently featured in <a href="https://www.tapinto.net/towns/east-hanover-slash-florham-park/columns/at-home-with-holly/articles/deep-dive-conversations-what-the-house-won-t-tell-you" rel="noopener nofollow" target="_blank">TAPinto.</a>&nbsp;Both sites are FREE at <a href="https://oprasearch.app/" rel="noopener nofollow" target="_blank">oprasearch.app</a> and <a href="https://njflood.zone/" rel="noopener nofollow" target="_blank">njflood.zone</a>.

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