January 31, 2009

January 31, 2009

Date & Time: Saturday, Jan 31, 2009 2:28pm
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Saturday, January 31
 
The Montclair YMCA’s Family Night Fundraiser for the Montclair Community Pre-K
Who: Families of all ages
What: A fun way to spend your day together and benefit the Montclair Pre-K.  Have fun with art activities, drumming, music with Danna Banana, swimming and gym time!
Where: The Montclair YMCA, 25 Park Street, Montclair NJ 07042
When: Saturday, January 31, 3:30 p.m. - 6:00 p.m.
Cost:  $10 per person, with a maximum of $30 per family.  Cost includes all activities and food.
          Register with the Pre-K at (973) -509-4500.
 
 
Running Rabbit Theater presents: Great Scott it’s Magic!
Who: Families of all ages
What: Comic Illusionist Scott Drukker performs with his sidekick, Thurston the Parrot.
Where: Luna Stage, 695 Bloomfield Avenue, Montclair, NJ, 07042
When: Saturday, January 31, 11:00 a.m. and 1:00 p.m.
Cost:  $14.  Grandparents get in free at the 11:00 a.m. performance in honor of Grandparents Day!  Purchase tickets at http://www.rrfamilytheatre.org/

January 30, 2009

January 30, 2009

Date & Time: Friday, Jan 30, 2009 2:27pm
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Friday, January 30

The Little Gym’s Monthly Parent Survival Night
Who: Members of The Little Gym
What: Drop off your kids and enjoy a night out.
Where: The Little Gym, 1 Greenwood Avenue, Montclair NJ 07042
When: Friday, January 30, 6 p.m. – 8:30 p.m.
Cost:  $20 per child the first time and $10 each additional time.  Call (973)744-1002 to register.

January 29, 2009

January 29, 2009

Date & Time: Thursday, Jan 29, 2009 2:27pm
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Thursday, January 29

Rocking at the Uptown Bistro: Kids’ Dinner
Who: Civic-minded kids and parents who are hungry.
What: Half-priced meals for kids, free music by Ellen Paretti and Alma Schneider of Parents Who Rock. Uptown Bistro is donating 5 percent of the night’s proceeds to Little Kids Rock, which helps fun music education in the Montclair public schools.
Where: Uptown, 596 Valley Road, Montclair, NJ, 07043
When: Thursday, January 29, 5:30 and 7 p.m. and February 4 at 5:30 and 7 p.m.

Reservations: 973-744-0915

January 26, 2009

January 26, 2009

Date & Time: Monday, Jan 26, 2009 2:16pm
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Monday, January 26


Union Congregational Nursery School 2009-2010 applications accepted
Who: Parents thinking about preschools for next fall
What: Union Congregational Nursery enrollment for 2009-2010
Where: 176 Cooper Avenue, Upper Montclair  NJ 07043, (973) 744-9069
When: Monday, January 28 at 9 a.m. – February 1 at noon
Cost: Priority family, $40. First-time applicant, $50. Fees are non-refundable.
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January 24, 2009

January 24, 2009

Date & Time: Saturday, Jan 24, 2009 2:14pm
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Saturday, January 24

 
Meet Elmo in Person in Jersey City
Who: Kids of all ages
What: Hourly appearances, songs and photos with Elmo–the REAL Elmo
Where: Liberty Science Center, 222 Jersey City Blvd., Jersey City, NJ
(201) 200-1000
When: Saturday, January 24. Hourly from 9:20am – 2:20pm
Cost: Free with paid admission


Chinese New Year: The Year of the Ox Celebration!
Who: Children ages 3 to 6
What: Chinese New Year: The Year of the Ox Celebration!
Where: Montclair Public Library, 50 South Fullerton Avenue, Montclair  NJ, 07042
When: Saturday, January 24, from 1:00 p.m. to 2:30 p.m.
Cost: Free. Register at the Children’s Department on December 29 or at(973) 744-0500 ext. 2236 on December 30.

January 22, 2009

Weekly Events Jan. 24: Chinese New Year, Meet Elmo

Date & Time: Thursday, Jan 22, 2009 4:38pm
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Saturday, January 24
Meet Elmo in Person in Jersey City
Who: Kids of all ages
What: Hourly appearances, songs and photos with Elmo–the REAL Elmo
Where: Liberty Science Center, 222 Jersey City Blvd., Jersey City, NJ
(201) 200-1000
When: Saturday, January 24. Hourly from 9:20am – 2:20pm
Cost: Free with paid admission

Chinese New Year: The Year of the Ox Celebration!
Who: Children ages 3 to 6
What: Chinese New Year: The Year of the Ox Celebration!
Where: Montclair Public Library, 50 South Fullerton Avenue, Montclair  NJ, 07042
When: Saturday, January 24, from 1:00 p.m. to 2:30 p.m.
Cost: Free. Register at the Children’s Department on December 29 or at(973) 744-0500 ext. 2236 on December 30.

Monday, January 26 at 9 a.m. 
Union Congregational Nursery School 2009-2010 applications accepted
Who: Parents thinking about preschools for next fall
What: Union Congregational Nursery enrollment for 2009-2010
Where: 176 Cooper Avenue, Upper Montclair  NJ 07043, (973) 744-9069
When: Monday, January 28 at 9 a.m. – February 1 at noon
Cost: Priority family, $40. First-time applicant, $50. Fees are non-refundable.
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January 21, 2009

January 21, 2010

Date & Time: Wednesday, Jan 21, 2009 6:54am
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Thursday, January 21

Homeschool Day at MAM - Still Life Painting
Who: Homeschooling families with children ages 4 – 13.
What:  A fun and educational two-hour program including a gallery tour and studio art project led by a Museum educator.
Where: Montclair Art Museum, 3 South Mountain Avenue, Montclair NJ 07042
When: Thursday, January 21 from 12:00 p.m. – 2:00 p.m. 
Cost: $6 per child / $12 per adult or free if members.

January 20, 2009

January 20, 2009

Date & Time: Tuesday, Jan 20, 2009 2:25pm
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Tuesday, January 20
 
MMO Program Applications and Tour Sign-up
Who: Parents thinking about preschools for next fall for their little ones, ages 18 months and up.
What: First day to get an application and sign-up for tours for new incoming families.
Where: 40 South Fullerton Avenue, Montclair  NJ, 07042, (973)-744-6521.
When: Tuesday, January 20, 9:00 a.m.
Cost: If you wish to apply after you tour, the application fee is $50.

January 17, 2009

January 17, 2009

Date & Time: Saturday, Jan 17, 2009 2:24pm
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Saturday, January 17

 
Indoor Beach Party!
Who: Members of the Montclair YMCA Family Canter
What: A fun filled evening at an indoor beach and boardwalk.  Activities include swimming, crafts, beach ball fun, boardwalk booths, indoor surf lessons and more!
Where: The Helen and Bill Geyer Montclair YMCA Family Center, 159 Glenridge Avenue, Montclair NJ, 07042
When: Saturday, January 17, 5:30 p.m. – 7:30 p.m.
Cost: TBA, register with member services in advance (973) 783-7640.
 

January 16, 2009

January 16, 2009

Date & Time: Friday, Jan 16, 2009 2:23pm
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Friday, January 16

Montclair Community Pre-K Open House Tour
Who: Parents thinking about preschools for next fall.
What: Open house tours at the Montclair Community Pre-K.
Where: 49 Orange Road, Montclair  NJ, 07042, (973) 509-4500 .
When: Monday, January 12 – Friday, January 16, 9:30 a.m. – 11a.m by appointment.
Cost: Free

January 15, 2009

Weekly Events January 16: Open Houses, Family Nights

Date & Time: Thursday, Jan 15, 2009 1:38pm
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Friday, January 16

Montclair Community Pre-K Open House Tour
Who: Parents thinking about preschools for next fall.
What: Open house tours at the Montclair Community Pre-K.
Where: 49 Orange Road, Montclair  NJ, 07042, (973) 509-4500 .
When: Monday, January 12 – Friday, January 16, 9:30 a.m. – 11a.m by appointment.
Cost: Free

Saturday, January 17

 
Indoor Beach Party!
Who: Members of the Montclair YMCA Family Canter
What: A fun filled evening at an indoor beach and boardwalk. 
Activities include swimming, crafts, beach ball fun, boardwalk booths,
indoor surf lessons and more!
Where: The Helen and Bill Geyer Montclair YMCA Family Center, 159 Glenridge Avenue, Montclair NJ, 07042
When: Saturday, January 17, 5:30 p.m. – 7:30 p.m.
Cost: TBA, register with member services in advance (973) 783-7640.
 
 
Tuesday, January 20
 
MMO Program Applications and Tour Sign-up
Who: Parents thinking about preschools for next fall for their little ones, ages 18 months and up.
What: First day to get an application and sign-up for tours for new incoming families.
Where: 40 South Fullerton Avenue, Montclair  NJ, 07042, (973)-744-6521.
When: Tuesday, January 20, 9:00 a.m.
Cost: If you wish to apply after you tour, the application fee is $50.

January 13, 2009

January 13, 2010

Date & Time: Tuesday, Jan 13, 2009 6:49am
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Wednesday, January 13

Montclair Art Museum’s Park Bench - Black and white 

Who: Parents with young children
What: A program that introduces children to the museum and provides them with an artistic social outing. Storytelling in the galleries is provided courtesy of the Children’s Services Department of the Montclair Public Library. Local native Spanish educator Nieves Cespedes will conduct storytelling in Spanish. Breakfast refreshments are provided.
Where: Montclair Art Museum, 3 South Mountain Avenue, Montclair NJ 07042
When: Wednesday, January 13 from 9:30 a.m. -  11:30 a.m. Runs every second Wednesday of the month.
Cost: Free with Museum admission (MAM admission is free to members and children under 12; $12 nonmember adults.)

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