There's always plenty to do in Jersey City, but finding fun on the cheap can be another story.
If you're on the hunt for events and activities that don't require cash on hand, we've got three solid options that'll cost you nothing at all, from a conference encouraging young Latinas to pursue careers in STEM to a panel featuring successful theater directors.
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Latinas in STEM 101 Conference
First up, Saturday brings the fourth annual Latinas in STEM conference. The free event features a series of workshops aiming to inform students in third through eighth grades of the various fields in science, technology, engineering and math and inspire them to pursue STEM careers. There will all also be workshops for parents in Spanish and English, plus a complimentary continental breakfast and lunch.
When: Saturday, March 9, 8 a.m.-3 p.m.
Where: Alexander D. Sullivan School, P.S. #30, 171 Seaview Ave.
Admission: Free
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New Jersey Birth Justice Symposium
Also this Saturday, New Jersey's first Birth Justice Symposium. The event aims to raise awareness of the state's maternal mortality rate and the effects of implicit bias and racism in the healthcare system. A host of reproductive healthcare workers will address a variety of issues surrounding the topic, and a light breakfast and lunch will be served.
When: Saturday, March 9, 9 a.m.-3 p.m.
Where: New Jersey City University, 2039 John F. Kennedy Blvd.
Admission: Free
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Director's Perspective Panel
Last but not least, join the Dramatists Guild of America for a discussion with a panel of theat directors from New Jersey and New York City. Panelists will discuss ways to get into the industry, building an ideal relationship between the director and writer, and more.
When: Saturday, March 9, 12-2 p.m.
Where: Art House Productions, 262 17th St.
Admission: Free
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