Name: Newark Community Blood Drive - Tshirt for donors!
Start: 2026-09-17T11:00:00-04:00
Location: Atrium

Atrium

Join us at the Rutgers School of Law to help a fellow human by donating blood. Participants can receive a limited-edition Pride T-shirt while supplies last, and donors are eligible for an exclusive Rutgers Gives Blood T-shirt by following the submission instructions.

Local Event: Newark Community Blood Drive - Tshirt for donors!

Essex County

Eric Kiefer

New York City Metropolitan Area

Newark

New Jersey

Newark Community Blood Drive - Tshirt for donors!

Join us at the Rutgers School of Law to help a fellow human by donating blood. Participants can receive a limited-edition Pride...

Boylan Street Recreation Center

A free community e-waste collection event, hosted by Panasonic! Stop by Boylan Street Recreation Center (916 S Orange Ave) to recycle your old TVs, computers, laptops, printers, phones, small household appliances, and other e-waste.*
Date: Thursday, September 17, 2026
Time: 7:30 am ET - 2:00 pm ET
For more information, call Partnership West Inc.&nbsp;at 862-240-9555
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 Thursday, September 17

Free Electronic Waste Collection Event on...

A free community e-waste collection event, hosted by Panasonic! Stop by Boylan Street Recreation Center (916 S Orange Ave) to...

Free Electronic Waste Collection Event on Thursday, September 17

Kitchen a la Mode

Learn traditional tamale-making techniques directly from Edith, owner of Jus-Tacos. This hands-on workshop covers dough preparation, filling selection, and steaming methods passed down through generations. Perfect for home cooks eager to master this beloved dish. Limited spots available—reserve your seat today and bring home the skills to create authentic tamales for family and friends.
About Jus-Tacos: Jus Tacos is a locally owned Mexican restaurant turning out classic recipes like tacos, burritos and churros.<a href="https://eventvesta.com/events/157563/t/tickets" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">View Tickets &amp; More Info</a>

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Newark’s Forest Hill Historic District is proud to host it’s 7th Newark PorchFest, a celebration of community arts on Saturday, September 19th (rain date Sunday, the 26th), with KidsFest at 11am-12:30pm and PorchFest at 12-6pm.
Organized by the Forest Hill Community Association, our FREE family-friendly event will have residents from the neighborhood make their porches available to serve as community stages for performing and visual artists of all styles and genres. The entertainment kicks off at 11am with KidsFest, a lively fun-filled hour of kid-friendly activities and entertainment featuring a wonderful performance of THE UGLY DUCKLING by members of THE NEW JERSEY SYMPHONY CHAMBER PLAYERS, sponsored by the TD Charitable Foundation. At 12pm PorchFest begins, and attendees will be invited to experience this entertainment-filled neighborhood as well as a wide array of food trucks. 
Come for an afternoon of entertainment, food, and fun.
Visit us at <a href="https://www.newarkporchfest.com" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">newarkporchfest.com</a>
or Facebook and Instagram @newarkporchfest for updates and info.

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Equal Space ES550 Tech & Innovation Campus

Calling all New Jersey techies to the NJ Code and Coffee tech community meetup at the EqualSpace ES550 Tech &amp; Innovation campus!
Code and Coffee is an inclusive, informal networking/co-working session for those in tech (and the tech-curious). That includes operators, founders, and investors. Developers, data engineers, UX/UI designers, data scientists, product managers, software engineers, solution architects... all are welcome!
People of all skill and experience levels can attend, we love it that way. Many people (optionally) bring projects to work on, and many other people (optionally) socialize the entire time. It's entirely up to you!
Come grab a cup of coffee and meet new people, share stories, find collaborators, talk about everything tech, talk about everything NOT tech, take a break from job applications, get away from the computer screen, make connections, make conversation, make friends!
Agenda: 2pm: Doors open, networking starts 2:30pm: Intro circle 3pm: networking continues 5pm: event ends After 5pm: hangout at nearby brewery, Newark Local Beer
The Intro Circle Near the beginning of the event (about 2:30 pm), we will do a standup in a circle: We first talk about organizer announcements, updates, and logistics. Then we go around the circle where each person says:
<ul><li>your name and job title/ role in tech/ tech stack,</li><li>What you can help others with,</li><li>What you would like help with,</li><li>Job opportunities you're hiring for OR announce that you are looking for one. If none, that's cool.</li></ul>
After the introduction circle, everything is self-organized.
You MUST register first in order to get into the building.
Community Discord - come hang out before and after!:
<a href="https://www.codeandcoffee.chat/" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">www.codeandcoffee.chat</a>
Venue: EqualSpace ES550 Tech &amp; Innovation Campus
Address: 550 Broad Street, Newark, NJ 07102
Time: 2pm- 5pm

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NJ Code & Coffee - Tech Networking Monthly Meetup

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Virgo's Paradise Restaurant

NORTH JERSEY, A DIFFERENT KIND OF DINNER &amp; SHOW IS COMING YOUR WAY!&nbsp;
For&nbsp;people who crave something beyond&nbsp;the usual dinner-and-drinks routine, step into the&nbsp;candlelit world of Supper &amp; Soulful Sounds, a&nbsp;Harlem Renaissance-inspired evening&nbsp;of music, laughter, connection, Caribbean flavors, and vintage glamour.&nbsp;
Your evening begins with a&nbsp;complimentary rum punch, followed by a delicious&nbsp;Caribbean-American buffet dinner&nbsp;featuring Jerk Chicken Wings, Sweet Thai Chili Salmon, Rasta Pasta, Jamaican Rice &amp; Peas, and more.&nbsp;
Then, settle in for the&nbsp;Music &amp; Comedy of Acute Inflections. This couple from NYC has entertained more than&nbsp;50,000 guests&nbsp;across the U.S. and abroad at their sold-out shows. Their unique sound blends the timeless&nbsp;elegance of Billie Holiday&nbsp;with the soulful&nbsp;spirit of Erykah Badu, creating an experience that feels both classic and refreshingly original.&nbsp;
Whether you arrive in&nbsp;Gatsby-inspired glamour&nbsp;or your own personal style, you’ll be surrounded by people who appreciate soulful vibes,&nbsp;meaningful moments, and a chance to step outside the ordinary.&nbsp;
As&nbsp;seen on HBO and Amazon, and backed by more than&nbsp;1,000 five-star reviews, Soulful Sounds has become a favorite among audiences who believe a night out should feel special.&nbsp;
And because&nbsp;a special night out&nbsp;should feel effortless from the moment you arrive,&nbsp;complimentary valet parking is included&nbsp;for our guests.&nbsp;
Located in Hillside, just minutes from Newark,&nbsp;Virgo’s Paradise Restaurant&nbsp;is a stylish&nbsp;Black-owned Caribbean-American restaurant&nbsp;pairing bold island flavors with modern American influences in an inviting setting made for dining, celebration, and memorable nights out.&nbsp;
Tickets are selling quickly for this intimate one-night-only dinner experience on Saturday, September 19th. Your buffet dinner, welcome rum punch, live show, and valet parking are all included, so reserve your seats and join us for an unforgettable evening!&nbsp;
Planning a birthday celebration, church outing, or night out with friends? Groups of 8+ enjoy a healthy discount! Just call us at 212.729.8372 before you purchase, and we’ll hook you up.&nbsp;
* Your purchase helps support the&nbsp;Renaissance Youth Center, a South Bronx-based charity that empowers inner-city youth through music education, after-school programs, and tutoring. *

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In this hands-on workshop, participants will create their own custom essential oil roller blend for relaxation, grounding, focus, or energy. We will briefly explore the benefits of several essential oils and how aromatherapy can support daily wellness rituals. Participants will intuitively choose oils that resonate with them and blend them into a nourishing carrier oil. Each person will leave with a personalized roller bottle they can use as part of their self-care routine. This class is beginner-friendly that encourages creativity and intention.<a href="https://eventvesta.com/events/159130/t/tickets" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">View Tickets</a> &amp; More Info

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BYOB (bring your own wine) and enjoy a fun, hands-on experience with Andrew &amp; Cat. Perfect for couples or friends looking to level up their pizza skills together.<a href="https://eventvesta.com/events/157562/t/tickets" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">View Tickets &amp; More Info</a>

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Join us for a day of furry friends, community, and the opportunity to help pets in need find loving homes! On Sunday, September 20th, we are hosting our 6th Annual Pet Adoption Day (from 11am-3pm) at our Elmwood Park Financial Center at 680 River Drive, Elmwood Park NJ. Five local rescue organizations will be bringing their adoptable pets to the Financial Center parking lot to find their fur-ever homes! There will also be refreshments, food and giveaways. We hope to see you there! Learn more:&nbsp;www.spencersavings.com/adopt-a-pet-change-a-life/<a href="https://www.spencersavings.com/adopt-a-pet-change-a-life/" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">Adopt a Pet, Change a Life - Spencer Savings Bank: Personal and Business Banking in NJ</a>

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Join the 12th Annual Village Fest for a day of community empowerment featuring live entertainment from Grupo Kndela, Valarie Adams &amp; The Dimension Band and DJ Antoine Qua. Attendees can access free eye screenings and glasses, hair cuts, fresh produce, and vital resources for families, seniors, and veterans at this free-entry event.

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Transform your space to a place of transcendent solace with original photographic art created by your neighbor, East Orange resident Leon DeVose, Jr.

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Fairways at Cranford

Fairways at Cranford is a newly developed luxury apartment community offering modern one- and two-bedroom residences in one of Union County’s most desirable locations. Set alongside the scenic Hyatt Hills Golf Course, the community offers a rare “living on the green” experience—combining peaceful surroundings with convenient access to everything Cranford has to offer. Each residence features thoughtfully designed layouts with contemporary finishes, in-unit washer and dryer, and high-quality appliances. Residents also enjoy a full suite of amenities, including a fitness center, resident lounge, coworking spaces, and professionally maintained outdoor areas. Located just minutes from downtown Cranford, Fairways provides easy access to restaurants, shopping, and NJ Transit service with direct connections to New York City—making it ideal for commuters and those seeking a balance between suburban comfort and urban accessibility. Professionally managed by Greystar, Fairways at Cranford delivers a refined rental experience in a highly sought-after market. Schedule a tour today to experience elevated living at Fairways at Cranford.

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Insurcomm Restoration

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