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Montclair
MFEE HELPS CAREGIVERS DO THEIR JOBS
OCT . 28 1:30-5:30 P . M .
We ’ re familiar with the truisms : “ The days are long , but the years are short ” and “ Parenting is the most rewarding job on the planet .” But there ’ s no denying that raising children presents challenges , and we could all use some guidance . With that in mind , THE MONTCLAIR FUND FOR EDUCATIONAL EXCELLENCE ( MFEE ), along with the Montclair CommunityCouncil for Young Children , is presenting “ You Got This ,” a mini-conference for Montclair families with young children . Participants will choose from a menu of workshops and learn about parenting resources available in Essex County , plus connect with other parents . Organizers pictured here are Dr . Beverly Lynn , CEO of Programs for Parents ; Dr . Kendra Johnson , superintendent of Montclair Public Schools ; and Masiel Rodriquez-Vars , executive director of MFEE . The event is free ; register at MFEE . org . • Nishuane Elementary School , 32 Cedar Ave ., ( 973 ) 509-4021 , info @ mfee . org
Montclair
SHOP LIKE A DUTCHESS
Montclair isn ’ t home to a lot of national retail chains , but an international brand recently set up shop on South Park Street : UK company JoJo Maman Bébé opened a fourth American location in the space next to South Moon Under . JOJO MAMAN BÉBÉ , which is said to be popular with the Dutchess of Cambridge , Kate Middleton , carries clothes , accessories , gifts and toys for pregnant women and infants up to age 6 . All of the boutique ’ s merchandise is exclusive to the company and designed in London . JoJo was launched 25 years ago at the kitchen table of JoJo Laura Tenison , MBE ( Member of the Order of the British Empire ). Since then , the company has grown considerably , and now operates 90 stores . • 6 S . Park St ., ( 862 ) 621-1262 ,
Nutley
FAIRFIELD COUPLE WIN FREE WEDDING
Congratulations to Stephanie and Pat Pontoriero of Fairfield , who were married on Aug . 18 , 2018 ( 8 / 18 / 18 , an easy anniversary to remember ) — not just on their fortune in finding each other , but because the ceremony and reception for 100 people was free of charge . The couple were the lucky winners of sweepstakes held by Nella Cicchino , owner of the Tuscan-themed banquet hall MAMMA VITTORIA CATERING in Nutley . Cicchino , who says that she wanted to give “ a special couple … a wedding of their dreams at no cost ,” set the competition requirements : Couples tagged three friends on Instagram , “ liked ” Mamma Vittoria Catering on Facebook , and sent a direct message stating why they should win , along with contact information . “ It really was alovely wedding , even with the rain pouring down right in the middle of the vows ,” says Cicchino . • 160 Franklin Ave ., ( 973 ) 662-0242 , mammavittoria . com
Montclair
MONTCLAIR RUNNER DISTINGUISHES HERSELF , AGAIN
At the NJ Sharing Network ’ s Annual 5K Celebration of Life held this summer in New Providence , Montclair resident ALI NILES was the first female overall to finish — the seventh time in arow that the runner was awinner of the USA Track and Field Certified Race . Her time of 17:52 was her personal best . The 5K Celebration of Lifebrings together thousands of walkers , runners and volunteers to honor organ and tissue donors , to pay tribute to transplant recipients and to remember those who passed away while waiting for jojomamanbebe . com the gift of life .
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MFEE : COURTESY OFSTEPHEN KORBEL ; WEDDING COUPLE : COURTESY OFNELLA CICCHINO ; NILES : COURTESY OF NJ SHARING NETWORK ; JOJO MAMAN BÉBÉ : COURTESY OF JOJO MAMAN BÉBÉ LTD .
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