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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.

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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

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Dr. Brian Clement Food as Medicine Co-director of Hippocrates Wellness 
Warren Zanes A Creative Life &amp; Integrated Living Author of Petty: The Biography and Deliver Me from Nowhere 
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New Jersey Sierra Club Director Anjuli Ramos and Chapter Organizer Maegan Kuhlmann will discuss these issues and what Sierra Club is doing at the state and local level to protect communities from uncontrolled data center development on Thursday, October 29 at 7 PM at the Verona Park Boathouse.
The meeting is open to Sierra Club members and the general public. Pre-registration is requested, but last minute walk-ins are welcome.&nbsp;
Cost: 0

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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.

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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!
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