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Montclair Women’s Club

Across the country, sex education has become a flashpoint of debate-but what does the evidence actually say? Dr. Eva Goldfarb, Professor of Public Health at MSU is the lead author of a landmark study demonstrating that comprehensive sex ed does much more than preventing unintended pregnancies and STIs. It improves the health and safety and long-term wellbeing of young people. Dr. Goldfarb will discuss the research as well as the growing efforts to restrict access to this info, what's driving those movements and what it means for our community. Open to All. The event is free for MWC and $10 for nonmembers.

Local Event: The Benefits of Comprehensive Sex Education

The Benefits of Comprehensive Sex Education

Across the country, sex education has become a flashpoint of debate-but what does the evidence actually say? Dr. Eva Goldfarb,...

Clifton Arts Center

Experience the high-flying comedy Boeing Boeing, written by Marc Camoletti and directed by Kathleen Kellaigh. This special production serves as a joint fundraiser presented by the Kismet Performing Artists Theatre and the Clifton Arts Center.&nbsp; Show dates are:&nbsp;&nbsp;Friday @ 7:30PM April 24 and May 1
Saturday @ 7:30PM April 25 and May 2
Sunday @ 3:00PM April 26 and May 3

Local Event: Boeing Boeing

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Clifton

Boeing Boeing

Experience the high-flying comedy Boeing Boeing, written by Marc Camoletti and directed by Kathleen Kellaigh. This special...

<h4>SATURDAY, APRIL 25TH, 10AM TO 4PM</h4>
Looking for your next great find? Join the West Orange Women’s Club for our upcoming Earth Day Rummage Sale!Whether you’re a vintage hunter, a bookworm, or just looking for a bargain, there is something for everyone. From unique household finds and clothes to hidden gems, come support a great cause while finding your perfect next treasure.

Local Event: Earth Day Rummage  - West Orange Women's Club 

Earth Day Rummage  - West Orange Women's Club 

SATURDAY, APRIL 25TH, 10AM TO 4PM
Looking for your next great find? Join the West Orange Women’s Club for our upcoming Earth...

The Clairidge

The Chaplain and the Doctor Featuring Dr. Jessica Zitter Emmy Award–winning physician, author, and filmmaker behind the Oscar-nominated&nbsp;Extremis
This documentary follows doctors and chaplains as they guide patients and families through end-of-life decisions. Raw, human, and unforgettable.
Includes:
<ul><li>CE &amp; CME credits&nbsp;for healthcare professionals</li><li>Live talkback with Jessica Zitter, Betty, the Chaplain and Caren of bevival</li><li><img alt="🗓" src="https://fonts.gstatic.com/s/e/notoemoji/17.0/1f5d3/32.png" style="background-color: rgba(0, 0, 0, 0);"> Saturday, April 25 | 2:00 PM</li><li><img alt="📍" src="https://fonts.gstatic.com/s/e/notoemoji/17.0/1f4cd/32.png"> Montclair, NJ <img alt="🎟" src="https://fonts.gstatic.com/s/e/notoemoji/17.0/1f39f/32.png"> Tickets:&nbsp;<a href="https://bit.ly/ChaplainDoc" target="_blank" rel="nofollow noopener">https://bit.ly/ChaplainDoc</a></li></ul>

Seating is limited. Reserve your spot today.
#MontclairNJ #CME #Healthcare #Documentary #FilmScreening

Local Event: 🎬 Emmy Award–Winning Filmmaker Dr. Jessica Zitter in Montclair this Saturday

🎬 Emmy Award–Winning Filmmaker Dr. Jessica...

The Chaplain and the Doctor Featuring Dr. Jessica Zitter Emmy Award–winning physician, author, and filmmaker behind the...

🎬 Emmy Award–Winning Filmmaker Dr. Jessica Zitter in Montclair this Saturday

<blockquote>As America marks its 250th birthday, what better way to celebrate than a rousing concert of choral voices raised in song? On&nbsp;Sunday, April 26 at 3 pm, the Glen Ridge Choral Society,&nbsp;under the direction of&nbsp;Thomas Mustachio, presents&nbsp;"America Sings at 250,"&nbsp;a celebration of American music of the 20th and 21st centuries by such notable composers as&nbsp;Samuel Barber, Irving Berlin, Leonard Bernstein, Aaron Copland, George Gershwin, and Randall Thompson, among others, and there are also pieces for solo voices. Brass, percussion, handbell&nbsp;choir, piano, and organ are part of the festivities, and a tasty reception will follow the concert. Location is Glen Ridge Congregational Church, UCC at 195 Ridgewood Avenue, Glen Ridge, 07028. For tickets go to:&nbsp;<a href="https://cur8.com/25483/project/138623" target="_blank" rel="nofollow noopener">https://cur8.com/25483/project/138623</a></blockquote>

Local Event: Glen Ridge Choral Society: America Sings at 250

Glen Ridge Choral Society: America Sings at 250

As America marks its 250th birthday, what better way to celebrate than a rousing concert of choral voices raised in song?...

Watchung Booksellers

Watchung Booksellers welcomes Marc Oppenheimer, author of <a href="https://watchungbooksellers.com/events/4922320260428" target="_blank" rel="nofollow noopener">Judy Blume:&nbsp;A&nbsp;Life</a> on Tuesday, April 28 at 7:00, in conversation with author Jay Michaelson.In Judy Blume, journalist, historian, and longtime Blume aficionado Mark Oppenheimer pens a beautiful, multidimensional portrait of the acclaimed author through extensive interviews with Blume herself, invaluable access to her papers and correspondence, and thoughtful analysis of Blume’s beloved novels, including early, unpublished works that shed light on the pathbreaking writer she would become.Tickets are $5 and include a 10% discount on the book purchased at the event. To register, visit <a href="https://watchungbooksellers.com/events/4922320260428" target="_blank" rel="nofollow noopener">watchungbooksellers.com.</a>

Local Event: Watchung Booksellers Hosts Judy Blume Biographer Mark Oppenheimer

Watchung Booksellers Hosts Judy Blume...

Watchung Booksellers welcomes Marc Oppenheimer, author of Judy Blume: A Life on Tuesday, April 28 at 7:00, in conversation with...

Watchung Booksellers Hosts Judy Blume Biographer Mark Oppenheimer

Montclair State University

Step into a world of creativity, movement and shared ideas at Express 
Yourself!, a vibrant day of arts, culture and creative exploration 
taking place on Saturday, May 9, in partnership with the Montclair 
Literary Festival. Open to all, 
this celebration invites everyone to explore creative expression in many
 forms.&nbsp;Join us for hands-on workshops and interactive experiences on Saturday, May 9, 2026. All events are open to all and free, but registration is required. Sign up for a single workshop or for the whole day!
<a href="https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSfUdVJcuM2Vr3jdYHKp4cYvXNVwXx7b-gV6u-BLDOqN19NW8w/viewform" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">Register to Attend</a>
Acting Out: Improv Group Style 
9 -10:15 a.m.,&nbsp; Life Hall room 1200 
Crowd Source Acting is about using improvisation to act in the moment. 
Participants will be guided in an improvisational game that allows them 
to experience dropping into a roll and having the inspiration of those 
around them to achieve a common goal. That goal could be silly, serious,
 or absurd. Join us for a round or two of a game called Family 
Portraits, guided by Theatre department practitioners.
A Moving Experience For All 
10:30-11:45 a.m., Life Hall 1210 
This session will be a dance class for beginners, emphasizing freedom of movement and some basic dance moves. 
Got Art? Take This Workshop 
12:00-1:15 p.m., Calcia Hall 245 
Participants will explore a visual arts technique such as collage, clay 
sculpting, or mixed media and create a unique work. Guided by an artist 
educator, attendees will learn simple methods and experiment with 
materials during the session. 
Snap Snap: Taking Just the Right Picture 
1:30-2:45 p.m., Feliciano School of Business Lawn 
This digital photography workshop will start with a presentation on the 
powerful choices available for capturing and documenting the world with 
your camera. Each participant will be given directions for taking a 
photograph from a specific location on campus. Jenelle Covino, Adjunct 
Professor of Art and Design, will guide participants to utilize basic 
photo retouching principles to bring each digital photograph to life. 
You can bring your digital camera or use your cell phone to photograph 
for this workshop. This workshop is suitable for all ages and all 
experience levels of photography. 
Drumming Up a Crowd, the West African Way 
3:00-4:15 p.m.; Feliciano School of Business Lawn 
The Montclair State University West African Drumming and Dance Ensemble 
will perform and engage everyone to participate in traditional West 
African recreational music. We play a strong weave of polyrhythms on 
traditional drums, bells and rattles, and those in attendance will drum 
with us, sing with us in call and response in a West African language, 
and dance traditional movements with us, directed by calls from the lead
 drum. 
Let’s Get Physical: Writing Poetry about Memory and the Body 
4:30-5:45 p.m. Feliciano School of Business Room 140 
In this generative poetry workshop, we will begin by bringing our 
memories to life on the page. We will then expand to writing about 
embodied experiences. Participants will leave this workshop having 
written two new poems and having received feedback on one of the poems. 
They will also leave with a few additional tools in their writers’ 
toolbox.

Local Event: Express Yourself! A Day of Creativity, Community and Discovery

Express Yourself! A Day of Creativity,...

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