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be social OPEN BOOK/ OPEN MIND AT THE MONTCLAIR PUBLIC LIBRARY NBC News correspondent Katy Tur was recently interviewed by Montclair resident Tom Johnson, former executive editor of Bloomberg Politics News and award-winning senior broadcast producer at ABC News, as part of the Montclair Public Library’s Open Book/Open Mind speaker series. Tur shared insights from her experiences covering the Trump campaign, which she incorporated into her book Unbelievable: My Front-Row Seat to the Craziest Campaign in American History. 1 3 2 1. Christina Loccke and Mirabelle Johnson, Katy Tur, Ella and Audrey Johnson, event manager Eileen Lundberg 2. MSNBC anchor Katy Tur and Tom Johnson 3. Montclair Public Library Foundation Trustee and Co-Founder of OB/OM Series Jennifer Dorr with Katy Tur TONI’S KITCHEN CELEBRATES ITS 35TH BIRTHDAY Nonprofit Toni’s Kitchen observed its 35 years serving the Montclair community with a gala fundraiser last month. The event was held at the Women’s Club of Upper Montclair. Jim Axelrod, Senior National Correspondent for CBS News, gave a rousing keynote speech; professional chef and Food Network Chopped champion Rachel Reuben appealed to the gathered to fund a new stove for Toni’s Kitchen; the crowd complied. 1 2 3 1. Anne Mernin, Director of Toni’s Kitchen; Montclair Councilwoman Dr. Renee Baskerville; Montclair Board of Education Members Eve Robinson and Jessica de Koninck; Emma Justice, Executive Director of Interfaith Hospitality Network 2. Keynote Speaker Jim Axelrod and Stina Axelrod 3. Anne Mernin, Montclair Mayor Robert Jackson, Cheryl Jackson MONTCLAIR MAGAZINE HOLIDAY 2017 59