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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.
12 FALL 2018 MONTCLAIR MAGAZINE