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SHOWDOWN MONTCLAIR Sally Clark; Marie-Monique Steckel, president of FIAF; Pamela Druckerman; Marie-Catherine Glaser FRENCH INSTITUTE ALLIANCE FRANÇAISE PRESENTS PAMELA DRUCKERMAN The Montclair Fund for Educational Excellence’s spring fundraiser, described as a “talent show and party with a purpose,” raised funds to support the Montclair public schools. The event brought the community together for a fun evening of performances. Peter Giuffra, aka “Montclair’s Elvis” Fourth Ward Councilor Dr. Renee Baskerville, Incoming Superintendent of Schools Dr. Kendra Johnson, Board of Education President Laura Hertzog In June, the Montclair branch of the French Institute Alliance Française (FIAF) welcomed international bestselling author Pamela Druckerman to the Van Vleck House & Gardens to discuss her new book, There Are No Grown-ups: A Midlife Coming-of-Age Story. The conversation was moderated by author and journalist Sally Clark. You gotta know your city before you own it. Places to be, new things to try, teams to root for, and all the latest local and national news you need. NR-SPAD0419145410 58 BACK TO SCHOOL 2018 MONTCLAIR MAGAZINE be social