Orange Daily Buzz: Mar. 2, 2026

News, events, and civic info for Orange for Mar. 2, 2026.

Published on Mar. 2, 2026

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The Jersey Bee's Daily Buzz for Mar. 2, 2026 includes a wellness session in Spanish, free tax prep services, a community Iftar, a macramé bracelet workshop for youth, mental health first aid training, a community baby shower, an author talk, a financial webinar, free health screenings, a Motor Vehicle Commission mobile unit, a Turtle Back Zoo job fair, and Essex County College registration.

Why it matters

This roundup of community events and resources in Orange and surrounding areas provides residents with information on a variety of free or low-cost opportunities to improve their health, finances, and overall wellbeing. The diverse offerings cater to different age groups and interests, demonstrating the city's commitment to supporting the needs of its diverse population.

The details

The events include a wellness session in Spanish for parents and caregivers, free tax preparation services for eligible residents, a community Iftar hosted by the University of Orange, a macramé bracelet workshop for youth at the East Orange library, mental health first aid training for adults in West Orange, a community baby shower organized by Senator Britnee Timberlake, an author talk at the Montclair library, a financial webinar by the Ironbound Community Corporation and Capital One Bank, free health screenings provided by KinderSmile and Mobile Lab Techs, a Motor Vehicle Commission mobile unit in Newark, a Turtle Back Zoo job fair, and registration openings for Essex County College's summer and fall 2026 semesters.

  • The wellness session is on Mar. 5 from 6-7 p.m.
  • The free tax prep services are on Mar. 5 from 4:30-6:30 p.m.
  • The community Iftar is on Mar. 9 from 6-8 p.m.
  • The macramé bracelet workshop is on Mar. 9 from 4-5:30 p.m.
  • The mental health first aid training is on Mar. 7 from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m.
  • The community baby shower is on Mar. 8 from 2-5 p.m.
  • The author talk is on Mar. 8 from 2-3 p.m.
  • The financial webinar is on Mar. 6 from 6:30-7:30 p.m.
  • The free health screenings are on Mar. 6 from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m.
  • The Motor Vehicle Commission mobile unit will be in Newark from Mar. 9-13 from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m.
  • The Turtle Back Zoo job fair is on Mar. 7 from 12-3 p.m.
  • Essex County College registration for summer and fall 2026 opens on Mar. 9

The players

Greater Essex Counseling Services

A counseling organization that is hosting a wellness session in Spanish for parents and caregivers in Orange.

City of Orange Township

The local government of Orange, which is providing free tax preparation services and hosting other community events.

University of Orange

A local university that is hosting a community Iftar event in Orange.

East Orange Public Library

The public library in East Orange that is hosting a macramé bracelet workshop for youth.

West Orange Public Library

The public library in West Orange that is hosting a mental health first aid certification training.

Senator Britnee N. Timberlake

A New Jersey state senator who is organizing a community baby shower in Bloomfield.

Montclair Public Library

The public library in Montclair that is hosting an author talk.

Ironbound Community Corporation

A community organization in Newark that is hosting a financial webinar with Capital One Bank.

KinderSmile Foundation

A nonprofit organization providing free health screenings in Newark.

District 29 Assemblywoman Eliana Pintor Marin

A New Jersey state assemblywoman whose district includes Newark, where the Motor Vehicle Commission mobile unit will be stationed.

Turtle Back Zoo

A zoo in West Orange that is hosting a job fair for seasonal positions.

Essex County College

A community college in Essex County that is opening registration for its summer and fall 2026 semesters.

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What they’re saying

“Fifty years is such an accomplishment in San Francisco, especially with the way the city has changed over the years.”

— Gordon Edgar, grocery employee (Instagram)

The takeaway

This roundup of community events and resources in Orange and surrounding areas demonstrates the city's commitment to supporting the health, financial well-being, and overall quality of life for its diverse residents through free or low-cost programs and services.