Friday, April 12, 2013
Local authors and acclaimed sports writers Filip Bondy and Ron Kaplan will be at the Montclair Public Library on May 2 at 7 p.m.
It’s spring, and that means baseball season! Just in time for opening day, the Montclair Public Library presents its new spring/summer adult programming series Montclair Public Library: With the Author with a book talk on our national pastime. Come join the library for an entertaining evening of books and baseball, on Thursday, May 2, at 7 p.m. in the main branch library auditorium, located at 50 S. Fullerton Ave. Local authors and acclaimed sports writers Filip Bondy, a columnist for the New York Daily News and the author of "Who’s on Worst," and Ron Kaplan, a sports and features writer and editor for the New Jersey Jewish News and the author of"501 Baseball Books Fans Must Read Before They Die," are teaming up to discuss their new books…
Sunday, February 17, 2013
Find out how NJ Transit, PATH train schedules will run on Monday.
Monday is President's Day. This is a federal holiday, so United States Post offices, banks and all government offices will be closed. Traditionally known as Washington's Birthday, this federal holiday is celebrated the third Monday of February. It was enacted in 1879 by Congress for government offices in Washington, D.C., and expanded later in 1885 to include all federal offices. The Montclair School District will also be closed Monday and Tuesday for President's Day, and Wednesday for a teacher's workshop. The district had held Wednesday, Feb. 20 in abeyance in the event there was a need for a second snow make-up day. The first snow make-up day for students was Friday, March 29, Good Friday. School will resume Thursday for Montclair …
Monday, December 3, 2012
Here is your rundown of events and meetings scheduled in Montclair.
• The Montclair Community Pre-K will hold an informational workshop, titled The Benefits of Becoming Foster or Adoptive Parents, from 6:30 to 8:30 p.m. at the school, 49 Orange Road. The event is free and open to the community. Childcare and light refreshments will be provided. Guest speakers will include young adults who were raised in foster and adoptive homes. The speakers will share firsthand insights into their experiences and information about adoptive and foster parenthood. For more information, call (973) 509-4500. • The George Segal Gallery at Montcliar State University is currently showing the Department of Art and Design's Faculty Exhibition at the university, localed at Normal Avenue and Valley Road, between 10 a.m. and 5 p…
Tuesday, November 27, 2012
Here is a snapshot of the upcoming meetings and events in Montclair. Feel free to add your own items in the Comment section!
• The Davis Chiropractic Health and Wellness Center and Montclair Police Department are teaming up for a holiday toy drive starting today and running through Dec. 17. This year, the two are working together with the Salvation Army to make sure that children in need have gifts this holiday time. Toys can be dropped off between 7 a.m. and 7 p.m. at the health and wellness center, at 309 Orange Road. For more information, call (973) 783-3606. • The First Congregational Church of Montclair will hold a volunteer opportunity seminar for prospective and current volunteers to learn about Outpost in the Burbs and to meet other volunteers from 7:30 to 9:30 p.m. at the church, 40 S. Fullerton Ave. Refreshments will be provided. For more …
Monday, November 12, 2012
Here is a snapshot of the upcoming meetings and events in Montclair. Feel free to add your own items in the Comment section!
• The Montclair Township's annual Veterans Day Memorial Service will begin at 11 a.m. in Edgemont Park. In the event of rain, services will be held in the municipal building, 205 Claremont Ave. For more information, call (973) 509-4915. • At 7:30 p.m. at Montclair State University, at 1 Normal Ave., in the John J. Cali School of Music, Leshowitz Recital Hall, the School of Communication and Media will feature four distinguished guests to debate how political journalism has developed in the 21st century and the impact of the media’s coverage on the recent campaign. The featured speakers will be: Moderating the discussion will be Merrill Brown, director of the university’s School of Communication and Media. Parking will be available in …
Friday, October 26, 2012
Here is a quick rundown of what is going on around town Friday, Saturday and Sunday!
There is no shortage of ghoulishly spectacular events and howling programs this Halloween weekend. If you know of a holiday shenanigans that are not on the calendar, feel free to add them in the Comment section below! • The Montclair Health Department will host a Brown Bag Pharmacy event from 9:30 to 11:30 a.m. in the municipal building, at 205 Claremont Ave. Bring a list of your current medications -- prescription and over-the-counter drugs -- and have them analyzed by a pharmacist to make sure you don't have any conflicts. The event is free, but appointments are required. For more information or to schedule an appointment, call (973) 509-4969. • A lecture titled, The History of Broadway Musicals from 1913 to 1930, will be presented by …
Wednesday, October 24, 2012
From haunted houses to haunted walking tours, fun activities are underway in Montclair and around the area.
Here is a rundown a local Halloween events and activities coming up in the next few days. Know of something not on the list? Then add the date, time and location in the Comment section below! Friday, Oct. 26, 5 p.m. 1 Normal Ave., Upper Montclair $15 The Turn-A-Frown-Around Foundation, Inc. (TAFA) is holding the first annual Wacky Walkathon to End Loneliness on the Montclair State campus on Oct. 26 from 5 p.m. to 11 p.m. The event will promise a night of wackiness as walkers optionally dress in accordance with the Halloween theme. Contests, incredible theater, dance, and musical performances, food, prizes, Zumba and Drumba, an art show by Montclair students, a clown for the kids, crazy comedy, an arm wrestling championship, the Haunting …
Thursday, October 18, 2012
Here is your rundown of events, programs, and things to do.
Editor's note: Know of something not on the calendar? Then feel free to add it in the Comment section below! • A guided birding hike tour will be Friday at 4:30 p.m. at the Van Vleck House & Gardens, at 21 Van Vleck St. Join Deb DeSalvo for a walk through the beautiful gardens, and search for birds. She will also discuss how birds are equipped to survive our long nights and cold temperatures. • The fourth annual Montclair Oktoberfest will be Friday at the Wellmont Theatre, at 5 Seymour St. This one-day festival will be put on by Amanti Vino, and will feature food, music, wine and lots of beer. There will be an early VIP hour between 6:30 and 7:30 p.m. which will feature exclusive beers and wines. General admission opening at 7:30 p.m. …
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