October 2026
Blake Earns World Masters Silver
Livingston resident Barry Blake helped the United States earn a silver medal in the 20-kilometer racewalk team competition at the 2026 World Masters Athletics Championships in Daegu, South Korea.
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Fall Senior Social Set Oct. 9
Livingston Senior Services will host a Fall Senior/Adult Social for adults ages 62 and older on Friday, Oct. 9, at the Livingston Senior/Community Center, 204 Hillside Ave.
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October 2026
LACD Pool Party and Fall Programs
The Livingston Advisory Committee for Disabilities welcomed more than 150 guests to its fifth annual pool party for children and adults with disabilities and their families, creating a summer gathering centered on recreation, connection and inclusion.
October 2026
Terry Yu Named Young Eco-Hero
Livingston resident Terry Yu, 16, has been named a 2026 International Young Eco-Hero Award winner by Action For Nature, earning a tie for third place in the competition's 15–16 age category. The award recognizes young people whose environmental projects move beyond awareness into practical action.
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October 2026
Army Jazz Ambassadors Play Livingston
The United States Army Field Band's Jazz Ambassadors are bringing their nationally acclaimed sound to Livingston for a free community concert. Known as "The Musical Ambassadors of the Army" and the military's most traveled musicians, the Washington, D.C.-based big band will perform Monday, Oct. 26, at 7 p.m. at the Livingston High School Fitness and Wellness Center. Admission is free.
October 2026
Rett Syndrome Awareness Month
October is Rett Syndrome awareness month. Rett syndrome is a very rare disorder that some babies are born with. Girls are affected more but there is a very small percentage of boys that have it also. It affects your brain, muscles, and development because your cells are not able to make the MECP2 gene it needs.
October 2026
Essex County Disposal Days
Essex County residents will have two October opportunities to dispose of household hazardous waste and old electronics through free county collection programs at the Essex County Public Works Facility, 99 West Bradford Ave. in Cedar Grove. Residents must bring proof of Essex County residency. Commercial, industrial and large-quantity users may not use the collections.
October 2026
Meet Rowan and Eggy
Two animals now waiting at Mount Pleasant Animal Shelter offer prospective adopters very different kinds of companionship: Rowan, a young dog with a big presence, and Eggy, a cat looking for the right home.
October 2026
Essex County Electronics Recycling Day
Old computers and forgotten devices often collect dust in closets, basements and garages. Before putting them in the trash, Essex County residents should consider setting them aside for a dedicated electronics collection.
October 2026
Safely Dispose of Unused Medications
An unused prescription bottle can be easy to overlook in a medicine cabinet, but New Jersey residents have a simple year-round option for clearing out medications that are expired or no longer needed: Project Medicine Drop.
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