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BUZZWORTHY To be considered for Buzzworthy, contact Cindy Schweich Handler at [email protected] Wayne It’s common for kids to love making music, but not the work that it takes to improve at their instru- ments. BACH TO ROCK, the chain of music schools that recently opened a branch in Wayne, has a solution to that problem: It uses the group dynamic found on sports teams to keep kids playing and practicing. “Students learn to play today’s hits and jam with other kids from the start,” says Brian Gross, president of Bach to Rock. “You’ll see students paired up in groups and teams to help ignite the musical energy.” Students toddler-age and older may take lessons in groups — or individually, if they prefer — in piano, voice, guitar, drum and other instruments. The Wayne location is the company’s 39th nationwide. Parties and summer, spring and winter music camps also available. • 1595-3 Route 23, 973-283-5299, waynenj.b2rmusic.com Wayne WORKING OUT TO HELP EDUCATE KIDS Wayne’s JESSICA GLAZER, a physical trainer profiled in our Spring 2018 issue, is using a portion of the proceeds from her classes and FITtrips to benefit young minds: with the help of her clients, she recently donated $20,000 to the non-profit Pencils of Promise to fund the building of a school. Since its modest launch in 2008 with $25, the organization has built more than 500 schools serving nearly 100,000 students in Ghana, Guatemala and Laos. Wayne PRO WRESTLING SUPPORTS THE SEMPER FI FUND OCTOBER SEMPER FI FUND, the charity that provides resources and support for combat wounded, critically ill and catastrophically injured members of the U.S. Armed Forces and their families, is joining forces with IWF (Independent Wrestling 7:30 P.M. Federation). On October 11, there will be a family-friendly fundraiser featur- ing WWE Hall of Famers Tony Atlas (aka Mr. USA) and Tito Santana plus former WWE/NXT star Bull Dempsey. Single tickets $21-$31; VIP packages, family and group specials also available. Pre-event FanFest begins when doors open at 6:30 p.m. For tickets and more information, go to CampIWF.com. • Wayne PAL Building, 1 PAL Drive 12 BACK TO SCHOOL 2019 WAYNE MAGAZINE 11 TONY ATLAS OF BANDING TOGETHER AT BACH TO ROCK