Erika Bennett

Essex County

Eric Kiefer

New York City Metropolitan Area

Newark

New Jersey

Jamie Gatlin

South Orange

Maplewood

West Orange

Bloomfield

Belleville-Nutley

Hudson County

Caren Lissner

Jersey City

Millburn-Short Hills

Union County

Springfield

Cranford

Montclair

Berkeley College’s 11th annual Women’s Entrepreneurship Week event brings together student entrepreneurs and women- and minority-led community businesses to learn, connect, and turn ideas into action. This year’s theme, “The Smart Hustle: AI for Small Business,” will share best practices on how aspiring entrepreneurs can use AI in ways that are practical, accessible, and immediately useful – not as another technology buzzword, but as a tool that can help small business owners save time, reduce costs, improve marketing and operations, and compete more effectively. 
This event is open to students, alumni, and the community. Space is limited and registration is required. To learn more about sponsorships for our 2026 event, email <a href="mailto:KME@BerkeleyCollege.edu" rel="noopener" target="_blank">KME@BerkeleyCollege.edu</a>.
Meet Our Panel 
Moderator: Maria Rivera, Director, Continuing Education and Professional Development, Berkeley College
Panelists:
<ul><li>Moon Chang, Founder, Moon Chang NY and Professor, Fashion, Berkeley College Larry L. Luing School of Business®</li><li>Naomi Kraus, Founder and Principal Consultant, Veracitas Group LLC</li><li>Renee Kretz, Founder, Mi-Era</li><li>Daniela Palacios, Founder, Para KIDS!</li><li>Ashley Scott, Founder, Data Girl Ash</li></ul>

Local Event: Women’s Entrepreneurship Event at Berkeley College

Women’s Entrepreneurship Event at Berkeley College

Berkeley College’s 11th annual Women’s Entrepreneurship Week event brings together student entrepreneurs and women- and...

Macy's

Join Wacoal for Fit for the Cure®, a special in-person event that combines expert bra fittings with meaningful impact in the fight against breast cancer.
Receive a complimentary bra fitting. For every guest who gets fit and purchases a regular-price Wacoal or b.tempt’d bra at the event, Wacoal will donate $5 to Susan G. Komen®, supporting breast cancer research, patient services, and critical education programs.
Whether you’re overdue for a fitting, refreshing your top drawer, or simply looking for a meaningful way to give back, this is an easy way to do something good for yourself and your community.
Bring your daughters, friends, sisters, and neighbors. Make it a girls’ day with purpose!
The event runs all day; check your location for availability. Appointments are encouraged, but walk-ins are welcome, and the event is open to all.

Local Event: Free Bra Fittings to Support Breast Cancer Awareness

Free Bra Fittings to Support Breast Cancer...

Join Wacoal for Fit for the Cure®, a special in-person event that combines expert bra fittings with meaningful impact in the...

Free Bra Fittings to Support Breast Cancer Awareness

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...

Phillips Park

A free community e-waste collection event, hosted by Panasonic! Stop by Elwood Park (aka Phillips Park) at the intersection of Elwood Avenue and Elwood Place (near Lincoln Ave) in Newark, NJ -- rain or shine --&nbsp;to recycle your old TVs, computers, laptops, printers, phones, small household appliances, and other e-waste.*
Date: Saturday, October 24, 2026
Time:&nbsp;9:00 am ET - 1:00 pm ET
For more information, call Councilman Anibal Ramos’s Office at 973-733-5136 or Little City Hall’s Office at 973-481-0780.
What you can recycle
<ul><li>CPUs, notebook computers, laptop computers, towers, servers</li><li>Televisions (CRT and flat screen)</li><li>Computer monitors (CRT and flat screen)</li><li>Printers</li><li>Scanners</li><li>Copiers</li><li>Fax machines</li><li>Computer keyboards</li><li>Computer mice</li><li>Computer cables and wires</li><li>Printed circuit boards</li><li>Disk drives</li><li>Answering machines</li><li>Telephone systems</li><li>Cell phones</li><li>Satellite descramblers/receivers</li><li>Projectors</li><li>Cameras</li><li>Video cameras</li><li>VCR players</li><li>DVD players</li><li>Tape recorders</li><li>Video game systems</li><li>Radios</li><li>Stereos</li><li>MP3 players</li><li>Handheld computer devices</li><li>Toasters, microwaves, blenders, coffee makers, blow dryers, and such other small household electrical items as identified by mutual agreement of the Parties.</li></ul>
What you cannot recycle
<ul><li>Mini fridges</li><li>Air conditioners</li><li>Oil-filled space heaters</li><li>Anything hazardous, acutely hazardous, toxic or words of similar import or regulatory effect</li><li>White goods or large appliances</li><li>Freon-containing devices</li><li>Smoke detectors</li><li>Loose batteries</li></ul>
*Items must not include Freon or Oil

Local Event: Free Electronic Waste Collection Event on Saturday, October 24

Free Electronic Waste Collection Event on...

A free community e-waste collection event, hosted by Panasonic! Stop by Elwood Park (aka Phillips Park) at the intersection of...

Free Electronic Waste Collection Event on Saturday, October 24

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

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

Newark Public Library - North End Branch

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🎃📚 Bring the kids for a FREE afternoon of storytelling, pumpkin painting, and family fun at the Newark Public Library!

Join the Boricua Community Building Center and Nuyorican Books for ¡Buen Día! Bilingual Children's Story Time, featuring Puerto Rican children's author Samantha J. Garcia-Sherpa.

Families will enjoy readings from I Am Boricua and ABCs for Baby Boricuas: Pueblos, introducing young readers to Puerto Rican culture, identity, and the island's communities.

After story time, children can get creative with pumpkin painting! Thanks to our generous sponsor, Stony Hill Farms, registered children will receive a free pumpkin and painting kit. Light refreshments will also be provided.

EVENT DETAILS

📅 Saturday, October 24th, 2026🕧 12:30–2:00 PM

📍 Newark Public Library, North End Branch
722 Summer Avenue, Newark, NJ 07104

👨‍👩‍👧‍👦 For children through age 12 and their families
🎟️ FREE and open to the public!

Advance registration is required to reserve a free pumpkin and painting kit. Registration is limited to 50 children.

🎃 REGISTER HERE:
https://form.jotform.com/252646449352059

Come celebrate Puerto Rican stories, creativity, and community with us! 🇵🇷❤️

Local Event: 🎃Reserve Your FREE Pumpkin ¡Buen Día! Bilingual Children's Story Time & Pumpkin Painting

🎃Reserve Your FREE Pumpkin ¡Buen Día! Bilingual...

https://form.jotform.com/252646449352059
🎃📚 Bring the kids for a FREE afternoon of storytelling, pumpkin painting, and family...

🎃Reserve Your FREE Pumpkin ¡Buen Día! Bilingual Children's Story Time & Pumpkin Painting

Union County Performing Arts Center (UCPAC)

Catholic Charities Annual Benefit Concert features That Motown Band at UCPAC; 100% of ticket sales support men, women, and children in need regardless of race, religion, or creed. &nbsp;
Put on your dancing shoes and bring your heart to help our fellow neighbors in need! Catholic Charities of the Newark Archdiocese and Carol and Bobby Williams present the 9th Annual Benefit Concert for the Homeless featuring That Motown Band. &nbsp;The show is Saturday, October 24th at 8 pm at UCPAC, located at 1601 Irving Street in Rahway. &nbsp;
If you love&nbsp;My Girl, Ain't No Mountain High Enough, Baby Love, Heat Wave, and Ain't Too Proud to Beg, this is YOUR night!&nbsp; That Motown Band brings the sound of The Temptations, The Supremes, The Four Tops, Smokey Robinson and more to life with a full lineup of powerhouse vocalists and musicians — including soul veteran Garfield Fleming, a longtime member of the Delfonics. &nbsp;
This is more than a concert! It is a night out of fun – singing and dancing! &nbsp;Your ticket turns into shelter nights, food, and help for our NJ neighbors in need. &nbsp;100% of ticket sales support our homeless men, women, and children at our shelters and homes in Jersey City and Newark.
Come for the Motown! &nbsp;Stay because it matters. &nbsp;Invite your friends, make a night of it in downtown Rahway, and help keep the lights on and food on the table for families who have nowhere else to turn. &nbsp; Together we can provide help and hope! &nbsp;
Visit <a target="_blank" href="https://ccanconcert26.givesmart.com/" rel="nofollow noopener">ccanconcert26.givesmart.com</a> for ticket information or call 732-499-8226. &nbsp;For all other questions, call Peter Ruccione, director of development, Catholic Charities Newark Archdiocese, at <a href="tel:973-818-4060">973-818-4060</a>.

Local Event: Motown comes to Rahway Oct. 24 to Help Our Homeless in Bergen, Essex, Hudson, and Union Counties.

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Motown comes to Rahway Oct. 24 to Help Our...

Catholic Charities Annual Benefit Concert features That Motown Band at UCPAC; 100% of ticket sales support men, women, and...

Motown comes to Rahway Oct. 24 to Help Our Homeless in Bergen, Essex, Hudson, and Union Counties.

Kean University

FREE 2-Day Financial Empowerment Festival Focusing on AIThe DFREE® Global Foundation announced that <a href="https://dfree.com/finfest/" target="_blank" rel="nofollow noopener">FinFe$T 2026</a> will take place Nov. 13–14 at Kean University in Union, New Jersey. The free, two-day financial empowerment and artificial intelligence festival will be presented under the theme “AI 4 U$: Access = Success.” Powered by Prudential and RWJBarnabas Health, FinFe$T 2026 will combine financial empowerment, technology education, career development, entrepreneurship, health and wellness, and practical access to artificial intelligence tools and resources.FinFe$T has become a vibrant hub for education, opportunity, and financial empowerment. Now in its seventh year, the event serves families, young people, entrepreneurs, creatives, small business owners, and anyone committed to defining their path to financial freedom.FinFe$T 2026 is designed for people at every stage of life, from students exploring future careers and entrepreneurs seeking to grow their businesses to professionals preparing for an AI-influenced economy and families working to strengthen their financial futures.Dee C. Marshall, Chief Executive Officer and Managing Partner at AI Training Plus, will serve as co-host of FinFe$T 2026. Marshall is also the founder of The People Side of AI, a global, people-first initiative advancing a non-regulatory observance of AI’s human impact across Africa, East Asia, Europe, North America and the Pacific Region.Programming will address practical and timely questions, including:
• Can AI help people make smarter financial decisions? • Which jobs will AI change, and how can workers prepare? • How can small businesses use AI to compete and grow? • Can AI become a tool for building wealth and closing opportunity gaps? • How can families protect themselves from scams, misinformation, and privacy risks? • How can young people prepare to participate in—and help shape—the AI economy? • How can financial, physical and behavioral wellness work together to strengthen families?
Friday, Nov. 13, will focus on youth, faith, and leadership under the banner “Access Starts Early.” Programming will include youth financial literacy and AI-access workshops, career readiness, credit and entrepreneurship education, behavioral health resources, a Faith Symposium, and a gathering of DFREE® Movement leaders and supporters. KreditVerse will serve as a central partner in the youth experience.
Saturday, Nov. 14, will offer a broader community experience connecting attendees with practical information, trusted experts, and resources related to money management, artificial intelligence, careers, entrepreneurship, wealth building, and family wellness. Sessions will be organized around the real questions people are asking about AI and its impact on their lives and financial futures.
FinFe$T 2026 is free and open to the public. The event will take place Nov. 13–14 at Kean University in Union, New Jersey.
<a href="https://mailchi.mp/dda4066825fd/es0vyy24jl?mc_cid=01547a8e00" target="_blank" rel="nofollow noopener">Register HERE</a> and download the event app through Whova.

Local Event: Largest FREE Financial Empowerment and AI Conference

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