SOMA Two Towns for All Ages

06/11/2026

Join The Jersey Bee, Incurrent Media, New Jersey Institute for Social Justice, and local partners for a series of community conversations about segregation and reparations movements in New Jersey.

Be a part of the second event in this four-event series on June 11 p.m. at the Baird Community Center in South Orange, where you will learn how systemic discrimination impacts housing, healthcare, education, and other basic needs and connect with your neighbors to share your experiences.

🎟 Learn more and register at rsvp.jerseybee.org

🪜A limited number of participation stipends are available for those who could not otherwise afford to attend because of childcare costs, missed work shifts, or transportation."

06/11/2026

Age Friendly SOMA activities!

Please join us for a topic that seems to be on everyone’s mind these days: sleep—or more accurately, the lack of it. Our special guest, Elissa Kozlov, PhD will discuss age-related sleep changes and why sleep remains essential for mental health, physical health, safety, and overall well-being. Sh...

06/10/2026

🧠In honor of , NJ Department of Human Services is happy to highlight DoAS’ Statewide Respite Care Program. Respite care provides caregivers a temporary rest from caregiving
📲 call 1-877-222-3737
Or visit our website:
🔗 https://www.nj.gov/humanservices/doas/services/q-z/srcp/

06/10/2026

🗓 Happening 10/8 from 1 - 3:30 pm! Join us for NJ Department of Human Services Commission for the Blind and Visually Impaired's Blindness Awareness Month Community Outreach Fair at Hooks Creek Lake Pavilion at Cheesequake State Park , located at 300 Gordon Road in Matawan! The event is free!

Information tables, resources, exhibits, food trucks and more will be available!

06/10/2026

NJ Department of Human Services has partnered with to provide free online classes to NJ residents over 60. There are hundreds of classes to choose from, and classes are available in multiple languages. Learn a new skill, meet new people and stay connected!

Try it today www.getsetup.io/partner/NJ

06/08/2026

Repair Cafe SOMa Repair Cafe New Jersey
Saturday June 20
1 to 4 pm
Baird Center
5 Mead St
South Orange
RSVP [email protected]
Call 973-763-6391

06/05/2026

This week in SOMA!

CINC Gallery is a new public art program featuring original work by local artists in large street-facing window vitrines on 86 Sloan Street. Free and open 24 hours a day, the gallery brings art directly to the public.

06/05/2026

Help Create a More Connected South Orange for All!
Please take this short South Orange Bike Plan and Usage Survey.
Visit bit.ly/bikesov to take the survey