The Montclair Foundation/Van Vleck House and Gardens recently held a four-day event involving local businesses, a floral design luncheon, an evening party and a Family Day.
The support of the Key Club of Montclair High School was key to making these events possible. I cannot emphasize enough that we couldn’t have succeeded without them.
But more importantly, their maturity, their grace, their humor and their commitment to their roles contributed to the whole experience for our guests. I can’t thank these amazing students enough. I hope they take their volunteer life into the future, as volunteers are the great pride of our nation.
Deborah Hirsch
Chair, Good Grows Here The Montclair Foundation
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