Robin Woods Archives - Montclair Local

Community, History, Latest Stories

Woman’s Club is more than ‘the ladies who lunch’ (Robin’s Nest)

by Robin Woods June 16, 2023

Organized on Oct. 4, 1900, the Woman’s Club of Upper Montclair has a rich, long history in town.

Community, Health, Latest Stories

Life lessons for Montclair author taught by furry friends (Robin’s Nest)

by Robin Woods March 2, 2023March 6, 2023

Dr. Renee Alsarraf reminds us to cherish every moment and not fret about the past or the future.

Community, Holidays, Top Stories

Shop local for Montclair-centric gifts

by Robin Woods November 23, 2020January 27, 2022

Robin Woods, Montclair Local’s girl about town, visits a number of shops to find Montclair-centric and interesting gifts for 2020.

Community, Top Stories

Robin’s Nest: Sweet and hot is what we’ve got

by Robin Woods November 15, 2020January 27, 2022

Robin Woods goes on a taste excursion in her latest Robin’s Nest, trying out gelato at Benvenuti and hot sauce from Master Pow’s Co.

Community, Top Stories

Robin’s Nest: lots of heart, at Treasure Thrift Shop

by Robin Woods September 27, 2020January 27, 2022

Robin Woods visits Little Treasure Thrift Shop, and finds stylish items, and an owner, Roulande Begy, with a lot of hear.

Community, Top Stories

Fall in Montclair: pumpkins and more

by Robin Woods September 15, 2020January 27, 2022

Pumpkins and apples and sunflowers are hallmarks of fall. Here are some suggestions about places to visit to bring them home.

Community, Top Stories

Robin’s Nest: no junk in this (vintage) trunk

by Robin Woods July 20, 2020January 27, 2022

Roibin Woods visits Dan Schulz at Connie’s Vintage Trunk (in March, before COVID-19), and tries on some fabulous frocks. The store reopened in June.

Community, Obituaries, Top Stories

Obituary: Project Graduation co-founder Lorraine Ghibaudi

by Robin Woods July 7, 2020January 27, 2022

Lorraine Ghibaudi, a research scientist who co-founded Montclair’s Project Graduation, died peacefully in her sleep on Mother’s Day, May 10. She was 85.

Community, Top Stories

Coconut cake and history: baking to fight racism and anxiety

by Robin Woods June 30, 2020January 27, 2022

Rachel Wyman, of Montclair Bread Company, started #MBCbakealong to ease anxiety. The coconut cake challenged raised money to fight racism, too.

Community, Top Stories

Robin’s Nest: Adapting for your home and pet

by Robin Woods May 31, 2020January 27, 2022

By ROBIN WOODS For Montclair Local Robin Woods is a local girl-about-town, writing about activities, stores, restaurants, and interesting people that catch her eye. She’s written memoirs and personal essays […]