On September 30 at 6 p.m. Montclair Arts Council’s (MAC) Broadcast Film and Video Network presents the American Premiere of “Finding Paddy”, a documentary produced by filmmaker and Montclair resident […]
September 2009
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Is Preschool Too Early for Homework?
The only school supply I had to buy for my 3.5-year-olds was a spiral notebook that they decorated themselves. And while not required, we needed those princess back packs and […]
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Swine Flu Updates and Reminders
Three weeks into the school year seasonal flu clinics are being held and school systems are sending out flu symptom reminders. With flu season quickly approaching, parents and students are […]
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A ‘Garden Gazers Delight’: Garden Club Flower Show
I told you about it here and I hope you were able to attend. This headline picture shows part of an amazing harvest panel created by floral artist extraordinaire Brenda […]
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Aunt Jean’s Block Party Rescheduled
We all have to wait another week for Aunt Jean’s Toys & Treats Annual Block Party. Aunt Jean rescheduled today’s big fundraiser for the Montclair Community Pre-K for next Sunday, […]
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Giveaway: Family 4 – Pack to Shaolin Warriors Show at Bergen PAC
You still have time to enter our giveaway to win 4 tickets to see The Shaolin Warriors at Bergen PAC. Contest ends at midnight. Enter here and good luck!
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Celebrate Pooh with Real Honeybees
Watchung Booksellers has been buzzing this week. Yesterday, they hosted a reading with the author of Martha Speaks, a cool book and show on PBS. Today, they’re part of Party […]
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And Now A Word For Our Sponsors, September 26, 2009
Anyone in the mood for a Tapas and wine pairing dinner? Montclair’s Bistro 18 is hosting a delicious evening Wednesday October 7 at 7:30 p.m. They are partnering with Magnolia’s […]
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Weekend: Gibbons, Montclair Festivals, Free Museums, Jazz + More
There’s some monkey business going on at Turtleback Zoo. Go check out the newest exhibit (opened this week) the Tam-Ring Gibbons’ Reserve, featuring gibbon apes (an endangered species), reeve’s muntjac […]
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GeesePeace Flock Together Tomorrow
In Baristaville, some folks believe geese have rights too, even if it means picking green poop out of the soles of their shoes, and stopping your car in the middle […]
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Elected BOE Petition Meets Deadline For November Ballot
Yesterday, Montclair activist Pegi Adam was pulling out her hair in desperation. She told Baristanet about 50% of the signatures she collected on her petition to get the elected vs. […]
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Angry Watchung School Parent Writes to Superintendent
A Watchung School parent is angry at the way the Board of Education handled the announcement of the leave of absence of Principal Marcus Rhaney. Read about it over at […]
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Parent Slams BOE For Watchung Letter
Wednesday’s announcement about Watchung Principal Marcus Rhaney’s sudden leave of absence sent shock waves through Montclair school district. This morning, Baristanet received a “letter to the editor” from a Watchung […]
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Jazz House Kids Gets New Digs
Jazz House Kids has a mission to bring jazz music into the lives of younger generations. Since 2002, this organization–founded by Montclair resident Melissa Walker–has been getting kids into jazz. […]