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Greetings Montclair! Your go-to source for what's happening in town is here. Stay in the loop and read on. ☕️️

In today's newsletter:

  • Which Van Vleck fall events should your family book first?
  • Which Montclair grads just landed top college academic honors?
  • Meet the grants expert helping power Montclair State's education programs

Also on today's calendar: M y Big Beautiful Clear-Out Sale and 10 more events.

Today's riddle: What did the tree say when Spring arrived? 🤔 (Answer below!)

Weather forecast:

  • Friday: Humid; an afternoon t-storm, with a high of 83 and low of 64 degrees.
  • Saturday: Periods of sun; less humid, temps: high: 81, low: 62.
  • Sunday: Partly sunny, with a high of 85 and low of 70 degrees.

📰 News we're reading

• A Faerie Ballet and a Season of Fall Family Fun at Van Vleck House & Gardens (montclairlocal.news) — Families in Montclair can look forward to a full season of fall activities at Van Vleck House & Gardens, starting with the fairy-themed ballet "Inside the Faerie Realm" on Saturday, September 5. The schedule includes Nature Explorers, Tales on the Trails, Outdoor Adventures, cooking classes, family yoga, a sensory celebration, art programs, Scout Day, and Santa visits in December. Details and registration are available through The Montclair Foundation.
   

• Mounties Make the Grade: Montclair Students Earn Academic Honors (tapinto.net) — Montclair families can celebrate several local students who earned major academic honors this past spring, from Dean's and President's List recognition at the University of Rhode Island and Salve Regina to a computer science master's degree from Georgia Tech. The piece highlights how former Mounties are excelling on campuses nationwide as they head into a new school year.
   

• Marshal Chaifetz (montclair.edu) — Montclair residents connected to Montclair State University may want to know more about Grants Manager Marshal Chaifetz, who supports the College of Education and Human Services. His background spans decades in higher education, grant development, and federal grant reviewing. He's authored over $2 million in successful federal grants and teaches graduate-level grant writing.
   

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-- The Patch AM Team

P.S. The answer to today's riddle: What a re-leaf! (Thank you Flo G. for sending it in!)
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