Community Corner
🌱 See which jobs Irvington Public Schools is trying to fill now.
Also check out Art, Memory, Immigration and Plants with artist Jimena Vega on the Irvington Patch calendar
Hey there, Irvington! Let's get started with what's happening in and around town. Read on and stay in the loop. ☕️️
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In today's newsletter:
- See which jobs Irvington Public Schools is trying to fill now.
- Interested in new roles at Irvington Public Schools this fall?
Also on today's calendar: Art, Memory, Immigration and Plants with artist Jimena Vega and 10 more events.
Today's riddle: What is clean when it is black and dirty when it is white? 🤔 (Answer below!)
- Thursday: Mostly sunny and pleasant, with a high of 77 and low of 51 degrees.
- Friday: Mostly sunny and pleasant, temps: high: 72, low: 52.
- Saturday: Sunny to partly cloudy, with a high of 69 and low of 55 degrees.
📰 News we're reading
• Orange Daily Buzz: Oct. 7, 2026 (jerseybee.org) — Irvington Public Schools is currently recruiting for several positions, giving local job seekers a chance to work close to home with online applications. The Orange-area digest also features affordable music classes, arts events, municipal job openings, and statewide environmental justice input sessions, all happening around Essex County in mid-October. 
• Belleville Daily Buzz: Oct. 7, 2026 (jerseybee.org) — Irvington residents should know that Irvington Public Schools is actively hiring for multiple positions, with applications available online. This Belleville-focused roundup also highlights nearby job openings, cultural events, and volunteer opportunities in Nutley, Montclair, Maplewood, and across Essex County, many of which are a short drive from Irvington.
📸 Around Irvington
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🗓 Upcoming Events in Irvington
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★ Featured events ★
- Art, Memory, Immigration and Plants with artist Jimena Vega →
Newark Public Library - Main Branch, 5 Washington St, Newark
6:30 pm - Estate Planning: 5 Essential Things You Should Know →
Webinar - Online Presentation,
2:30 pm - The People's House? The Reality of Personal Taste in the White House →
The Woodland, 60 Woodland Rd, Maplewood
1:30 pm - Big Band Concert →
South Orange bPerforming Arts Center,
7:30 pm - Largest FREE Financial Empowerment and AI Conference →
Kean University, 1000 Morris Ave, Union
9:00 am
Thursday October 8
Friday October 9
Sunday October 11
Tuesday October 13
Saturday November 14
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Other local events
- Rent Leveling Board Meeting →
Township of West Orange Municipal Building, 66 Main Street, Irvington
6:00 pm - Public Relations Commission →
Township of West Orange Municipal Building, 66 Main Street, Irvington
6:30 pm - Parkinson's Strength
JCC MetroWest, 760 Northfield Ave, West Orange
1:15 pm - Polyphony Concert
JCC MetroWest | Maurice Levin Theater, 760 Northfield Ave, West Orange
7:00 pm - Women's Health and Sleep Workshop
JCC MetroWest | Tepper Hall, 760 Northfield Ave, West Orange
1:30 pm - Life Long Learning: Balance and Falls
JCC MetroWest | Tepper Hall, 760 Northfield Ave, West Orange
1:00 pm - Parkinson's Strength
JCC MetroWest, 760 Northfield Ave, West Orange
2:00 pm - One Community Event: Bruce Feiler in Conversation with Rabbi Angela Buchdahl
JCC MetroWest | Maurice Levin Theater, 760 Northfield Ave, West Orange
1:00 pm
Thursday October 8
Monday October 12
Tuesday October 13
Wednesday October 14
Thursday October 15
📣 Irvington Shout Outs!
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💬 Chatter
What your neighbors are talking about on social media
- Taco Bell posted a job opening for Taco Bell Crew Member Irvington NJ in Irvington. Apply here.
- pOpshelf posted a job opening for ASST STORE MGR in IRVINGTON NJ S19193 in Irvington. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near Irvington here.
🗞 Nearby News
Maplewood
- EZ Ride Honors Township of Maplewood at 2026 Annual Recognition Event (TAPinto.net)
- Oysters, Gin & Bubbles, Hold the ICE: Perla Hosts Maplewood Fundraiser for Families Impacted by ICE (thedigestonline.com)
- 'Be Vigilant': Maplewood Health Officer Update on Measles Outbreak in Pennsylvania (villagegreennj.com)
South Orange
- SOPAC's Doors Are Open: South Orange Performing Arts Center Reaffirms Its Commitment to Artists and Community (TAPinto.net)
Newark
- ICE Seized NJ Immigrant While He Was Buying Diapers. They Just Set Him Free (patch.com)
- Newark Teens Get Valuable Life Lessons From Puerto Rico Cops (patch.com)
Ok Irvington! So now you're in the loop about what's happening today. Thanks for reading, and see you in your inbox next time! Oh -- and if you like what you're reading, invite a friend to Patch AM!
-- The Patch AM Team
P.S. The answer to today's riddle: "What is clean when it is black and dirty when it is white?" — A chalk board (Thank you Charlie H. for sending it in!)
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