THE ARTIVIST: BOOK EVENT WITH AUTHOR NIKKOLAS SMITH

• Thursday, February 1, 2024
• 4:00 PM  5:00 PM
• [words] Bookstore (map)

Author Nikkolas Smith is the Illustrator of the 1619 Project: Born on the Water, as well as many other books.

When a young boy realizes the scope of inequities in the world, he’s inspired to bring together the different parts of himself — the artist, the activist — to become the artivist. 

This event is free and open to the public.

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BLACK HISTORY MONTH KICK OFF

• Thursday, February 1, 2024
• 7:00 PM  9:00 PM
• Papillon 25 (map)

Celebrate Black History Month by honoring local black entrepreneurs and community leaders at the black-owned Papillon 25 (25 Valley St). All are welcome to attend and enjoy complimentary hors d'oeuvres, live music, and a cash bar while mingling with business owners and SOMA community members.

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ERASING SOUTH ORANGE BORDERS RUN/WALK

• Saturday, February 3, 2024
• 8:00 AM  1:00 PM
• Across South Orange (map)

Join South Orange resident Stephanie Lawson Muhammad, founder of Erasing Essex’s Borders, on an exploration of the historical borders that defined the boundaries of South Orange within Essex County and how those borders have impacted African Americans over the last 150 years.  

Routes cover ~ 3.1 miles (5k) and incorporate locations significant to the African American experience.  2/3, 2/10, 2/17, 2/24.

FREE. More info and register.

CO-LAB GRAND OPENING CELEBRATION

• Saturday, February 3, 2024
• 11:00 AM  12:00 PM
• The Co-Lab (map)

A special ribbon cutting ceremony to welcome The Co-Lab at South Orange to South Orange Downtown.

The Co-Lab at South Orange is a 501(c)3 nonprofit supporting local entrepreneurs and creatives. Current member shops include: Cereal Dreams, Dailygreatness, Gra, Noble Hungers, and South Orange Wheelhouse

CRAFT SWAP

• Sunday, February 4, 2024
• 10:00 AM  4:00 PM
• Sew Leana (map)

Dive into creativity with South Orange Downtown at Sew Leana's Craft Swap! Bring your unused craft treasures and swap them for fresh inspirations!

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LUNAR FEST NJ 2024

• Sunday, February 4, 2024
• 12:00 PM  4:00 PM
• The Woodland (map)

Celebrate the Year of the Dragon! Starting with the lion dance, enjoy performances representing Chinese and Korean culture. Children's activities and food trucks.

Free admission

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                 Maplewood, NJ 

FREE FEDERAL AND STATE INCOME TAXES ELECTRONICALLY PREPARED AND 

FILED BY IRS CERTIFIED VOLUNTEERS

Free tax return preparation will be offered again at the 

            Burgdorff Center (10 Durand Rd, Maplewood) 

every week from February 5th and continuing to April 10^th, 2024.  

Appointments are Monday or Wednesday from 9:30am to 12:00pm. 

The service is available to all. Volunteers trained in cooperation with the IRS will assist in filing returns, either electronically or on paper.  

Taxpayers do not need to be a member of AARP or a retiree to use this service. 
 

To make an appointment, please visit

https://www.aarp.org/taxhelp

and click on GET STARTED - search for Maplewood, NJ.

OR call 1-888-687-2277 to receive assistance with scheduling tax preparation appointments.  When you call that number, ask for "Tax Aid" and someone will help you schedule an appointment. You will get a confirmation email later if you provide an email address.

Please remember to bring all your tax documents, social security card, property tax card if applicable, and last year’s return.