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Montclair

Project for Empty Space

Join us on July 5, from 1-3 PM, for “I Declare, I am Free,” a free community writing project (for ages 14 and up).&nbsp;Learn more&nbsp; and register at <img alt="📲" src="https://static.xx.fbcdn.net/images/emoji.php/v9/td8/1/16/1f4f2.png"><a href="https://ideclareiamfree.eventbrite.com/?fbclid=IwZXh0bgNhZW0CMTAAYnJpZBExcGRGWG5mRWw1SktlcHppbHNydGMGYXBwX2lkEDIyMjAzOTE3ODgyMDA4OTIAAR60Tj5ybe6H_X8Rdb44gat-q6h71NYbzfg6MRNpU-zAJw9u1X0wmnBThnkBzA_aem_f1niOZRIzhlck03m4bVhDQ" target="_blank" rel="nofollow noopener">ideclareiamfree.eventbrite.com</a>“I Declare, I am Free,” a free community writing project led by K. Desireé Milwood, invites the public to gather, write, and share in a warm atmosphere over a meal. It invites you to imagine and write your freedom into existence. No writing experience is needed. Participants will be asked to write and, if they feel comfortable, share with the group.This program is part of the exhibition, Black Revolutionary Women: 250 Years of a Colony within a Colony, which highlights the lives and freedom practices of Black women during the Revolutionary War era. The gallery will be open after the workshop. This program is also part of America's Potluck, an opportunity for neighbors to gather and share a communal meal. Refreshments will be available starting at 1 PM. The program will start at 1:30 PM.All people, regardless of race, ethnicity, gender, country of birth, and sexual orientation, are welcome to attend. Please register now; limited space is available.K. Desireé Milwood is a Brooklyn-born, Panamanian American poet, author, and performer celebrated for her distinctively witty, incisive, and unconventional approach to haiku and poetry. Her published works include Poems for My Namesake (2016), and her poetry has been featured in A Womb of Violet: An Anthology (2019), A Womb of Violet, Volume II: Blackness, Resistance, and Being (2021), and Whisper Whisper Shout (2025), each offering thought-provoking reflections on identity, resilience, and cultural memory. Active in Newark's vibrant poetry scene since 2004, K. Desireé was the first host of the city’s longest-running open mic.

Local Event: "I Declare, I Am Free" - Writing Workshop -with K. Desireé Milwood

"I Declare, I Am Free" - Writing Workshop -with...

Join us on July 5, from 1-3 PM, for “I Declare, I am Free,” a free community writing project (for ages 14 and up). Learn more ...

"I Declare, I Am Free" - Writing Workshop -with K. Desireé Milwood

Camp Winonah!

Free Overnight Summer Camp for Newark Youth (Ages 6–13)
Give your child an unforgettable summer adventure at Camp Winonah! Thanks to Fresh Air Fund camperships, eligible campers can attend free of charge.
Campers are picked up at the Newark Day Center on Hill Street on the first day of camp and spend two exciting weeks overnight at Camp Winonah before returning to Newark.

Session 1: July 6th - July 17th, 2026Session 2:&nbsp;July 20th - July 31st, 2026Session 3: August 3rd – August 14th, 2026
Children will enjoy:
<ul><li>Swimming</li><li>Hiking and outdoor adventures</li><li>Arts &amp; crafts</li><li>Life skills activities</li><li>Sports, games, and campfires</li><li>New friendships and lasting memories</li></ul>
Camp Winonah provides a safe, supportive environment with trained, caring staff dedicated to helping every camper grow, explore, and have fun.
Free camperships are available through Fresh Air Fund. Space is limited, so families are encouraged to apply as soon as possible. Contact us today for additional details at campwinonah@outlook.com or 877-456-7924.

Local Event: Free Camperships Available-Camp Winonah

Free Camperships Available-Camp Winonah

Free Overnight Summer Camp for Newark Youth (Ages 6–13)
Give your child an unforgettable summer adventure at Camp Winonah!...

Kip's Castle Park

L’Alliance New York’s Bastille Day Garden Party, a beloved Montclair tradition since 2008, returns on Friday, July 10, with an evening garden party at the historic Kip’s Castle, kicking off two days of French-inspired food, music, film, and community celebration across Montclair. In front of breathtaking views of the New York City skyline, guests will enjoy a cocktail reception, a French country buffet by Cuisine Boulud, chef Daniel Boulud’s catering arm, desserts created by Montclair-based pastry chef Janelle Manning, wine, cheese, live jazzy music. Highlights include French-themed raffle prizes and a chance to win two Air France tickets from New York to Paris.

Local Event: L'ALLIANCE NEW YORK BASTILLE DAY 2026 in MONTCLAIR - JULY 10

L'ALLIANCE NEW YORK BASTILLE DAY 2026 in...

L’Alliance New York’s Bastille Day Garden Party, a beloved Montclair tradition since 2008, returns on Friday, July 10, with an...

L'ALLIANCE NEW YORK BASTILLE DAY 2026 in MONTCLAIR - JULY 10

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