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Readings with Megan at Houss Freya

Saturday, September 16th | Various times

Get a reading with Megan — appointments are required. This event will be held at 547 Valley Road in Montclair. Learn more here. 

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Spiral Q: The Parade at Grounds For Sculpture

Ongoing

This exhibit is on display at 80 Sculptors Way in Hamilton. Learn more here.

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Montclair Farmers’ Market at the Walnut Street Train Station

Saturday, September 16th | 8AM – 2PM

The Montclair Farmers’ Market brings together an array of local farmers and food artisans, offering fresh fruits + vegetables, meats, poultry, fish, cheeses, prepared foods, baked goods, condiments, honey, flowers, wine, pickles, and much more. This event will be held at 86 Walnut Street in Montclair. Learn more here.

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Live Music: Thrill Ride at Montclair Brewery

Saturday, September 16th | 7:30PM – 9:30PM

This musical event will be held at 101 Walnut Street in Montclair. Learn more here.

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B Praak at NJPAC

Saturday, September 16th | 8PM

Singer B Praak will be performing. This event will be held at 1 Center Street in Newark. Learn more here.

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LiV Warfield at SOPAC

Saturday, September 16th | 8PM

Singer LiV Warfield will be performing. This event will be held at One SOPAC Way in South Orange. Learn more here.

#journalismmatters Exhibit at Tiny Gallery

Ongoing until October 13th

Erika Bleiberg’s #journalismmatters showcases Montclair journalists’ pets. This event will be held at 8 Stanford Place in Montclair. Learn more here.

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Montclair History Center’s Fall Heirloom Bulb Sale

Ongoing until September 18th

Choose from thirteen varieties of narcissi, tulips, allium, crocus, and hyacinths to add to your garden. This event will be held virtually. Learn more here.

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Local Voices: Memories, Stories, + Portraits Exhibit at Grounds For Sculpture

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Animal Kingdom Exhibit at Newark Museum of Art

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Monday Morning Yoga with Van Vleck House + Gardens

Monday, September 18th | 9:30AM – 10:45AM

Join Van Vleck for a meditative yoga flow practice in the living room overlooking the courtyard gardens. This event will be held virtually and in person at 21 Van Vleck Street in Montclair. Learn more here.

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Seeking Freedom Discussion with Newark Public Library

Tuesday, September 19th | 6PM

James Amemasor, a research specialist, will discuss how enslaved people in Newark sought freedom and more. This event will be held virtually and in person at 5 Washington Street in Newark. Learn more here.

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Inspire 2023 Exhibition at Caldwell University’s Mueller Gallery

Wednesday, September 20th | Various times

Inspire will showcase contemporary art practices that highlight the Caldwell University Department of Visual Art and Design faculty. This event will be held in Caldwell. Learn more here.

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Curator’s Tour Fall 2023 Exhibitions at George Segal Gallery

Wednesday, September 20th | 12PM – 1PM

Join Curator + Exhibition Coordinator Jesse Bandler Firestone for a tour of their current exhibitions. This event will be held at 1 Normal Avenue in Montclair. Learn more here.

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Virtual Meditation on Zoom

Wednesday, September 20th | 7PM – 9PM

Join Van Vleck House + Gardens for a series of evening meditation classes in the comfort of your own home via Zoom. This event will be held virtually. Learn more here.

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Taproom Trivia with DJ No Requests at Montclair Brewery

Wednesday, September 20th | 7:30PM – 9:30PM

This event will be held at 101 Walnut Street in Montclair. Learn more here.

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First Seventh-Day Adventist Church Soup Kitchen | 15 Elmwood Avenue, Montclair

Every Sunday from 12PM-2:30PM, the soup kitchen at the First Seventh-Day Adventist Church is available to those in need in the community. Join as a volunteer in this ministry that has been in and of service for over a decade. Volunteers are needed to prepare + serve food. Learn more here.

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LGBT Rain Foundation Essex County | 168 N Park Street, East Orange

The mission of LGBT Rain Foundation of Essex County is to get 18-26 LGBTQ+ people experiencing homelessness on the path from transitional housing to permanent housing. A variety of tasks are needed to run this foundation. Volunteers are asking to make a six-month commitment at a time to allow for relationship-building with the residents. Learn more here.

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Montclair Neighborhood Development Corporation | 228 Bloomfield Avenue, Montclair

Recreation, community, + education are essential to childhood development. Through various programs, the Montclair Neighborhood Development Corporation is able to provide a positive environment for children in the community. The year-long program, Project Oasis, is broken up into two seasons + focuses on closing the achievement gap among African-American youth. These services are only made possible by the support of volunteers, mentors, + donors. Learn more here.

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