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Saturday, February 28
 
Footloose
Who: Teens and their parents.
What: Montclair Kimberley Academy’s Upper School’s production of Footloose.
Where: MKA Weiss Auditorium, 6 Lloyd Road, Montclair, NJ, 07042.
When: Saturday, February 28 at 8:00 p.m.
Cost:  Tickets are available at $10, $15 and $20 and may be purchased from the Box Office, by calling the Ticket Hotline at 973-509-3927 or online here.
 
 
 
Black History Month Celebration
Who: All ages.
What: See a performance by the African Dance Theater & Education Center of Irvington, learn about African culture, hear poetry, take in African art and shop at the African Market.
Where: Montclair Public Library, 50 South Fullerton Avenue, Montclair  NJ, 07042
When: Saturday, February 28 from 1:00 p.m. – 4:00 p.m.
Cost: Free. Register at (973) 744-0500 ext. 2236
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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, February 27, 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.

 

Footloose
Who: Teens and their parents.
What: Montclair Kimberley Academy’s Upper School’s production of Footloose.
Where: MKA Weiss Auditorium, 6 Lloyd Road, Montclair, NJ, 07042.
When: Friday, February 27 and Saturday, February 28 at 8:00 p.m.
Cost:  Tickets are available at $10, $15 and $20 and may be purchased from the Box Office, by calling the Ticket Hotline at 973-509-3927 or online here.

 

 

Kid Kat Kabaret
Who: All ages
What: Watch local kids perform their hearts out while you drink alcohol and eat Piano’s pizza.
Where: Piano’s Bar & Grill
36 Broad Street
Bloomfield, NJ 07003
When: Fridays, 6-7:30 -.m.
Cost: $10 cover plus 2 item minimum. Your two items can be apple juice or Jack Daniels–you choose.

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Montclair Community Pre-K Hosts Parent Panel to Discuss Kindergarten Selections
Who: Parents about to make the dreaded Montclair Kindergarten decision.
What: Parents Panel discussion about Montclair’s elementary schools.
Where: Montclair Pre-K, 49 Orange Road, Montclair, NJ, 07042.
When: Thursday, February 26 at 6:45 p.m.
Cost: Free and open to all Montclair residents with incoming Kindergarten students.
 
 
Your Kid and Sports: What Every Parent Should Know
Who: Parents of athletic children.
What: A panel program and Q&A discussing youth and high school sports. Panelists include Jerry Walker, former Seton Hall basketball star, Dr. Dave Masur, St. John’s head soccer coach, Ken Bernabe of NJSIAA and Chris Politan, former minor-league catcher. 
Where: Yogi Berra Museum & Learning Center at Montclair State University, 1 Normal Avenue, Montclair  NJ, 07043
When: Thursday, February 26 from 7:30 p.m. – 9:00 p.m.
Cost:  $5. RSVP at (973) 655-6891. 

 

 
Storytime at the Bloomfield Library
Who: Children who love to be read to.
What: Weekly storytime, including, songs and a craft.
Where: Bloomfield Public Library, 90 Broad Street, Bloomfield, NJ, 07003. (973) 566-6200.
When: Thursdays at 11:00 a.m.
Cost: Free.  No registration required.

 

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Van Vleck House & Gardens Pre-K Discovery Program
Who: Children ages 3 -5.
What: Guided hands-on activities and a story.
Where: Van Vleck House & Gardens, 21 Van Vleck Street, Montclair  NJ, 07042
When: Wednesday, February 25 from 1:15 p.m. – 2:00 p.m. – Sugar Maple Trees
Cost: $7: Friends of Van Vleck / $12 all others.  Adults free.  Registration required by calling (973) 744-0837.
 
 
 
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“I Hate My Body!” – Body Image Group
Who: Teen girls.
What: Body image workshop that provides a safe place that is supportive, compassionate and educational.
Where: The Montclair Counseling Center, 183 Inwood Avenue, Montclair NJ 07043.
When: Tuesdays, starting February 24 from 4:00 p.m. – 5:15 p.m.
Cost:  $35 per session.
Register by calling Dr. Jennifer Carlin-Mathis at (973) 783-6977 x44.
 
 
National Pancake Day
Who: Everyone – who doesn’t like a stack of pancakes?
What: IHOP celebrates National Pancake Day by giving one FREE short stack to everyone.
Where: IHOP, 542 Bloomfield Avenue, Bloomfield, NJ  
When: Tuesday, February 24 from 7:00 a.m. – 10:00 p.m.
Cost: Free
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Mothering in Awareness
Who: New moms and their babies.
What: A postpartum circle get together to meet new moms, share stories and experiences and discuss various topics related to your transition into motherhood.
Where: Starseed Yoga, 215 Glenridge Avenue, Montclair, NJ, 07042.
When: Mondays, February 23 – April 13 from 11:30 a.m. – 1:00 p.m.
Cost: $120 for the 8 week series / $20 per pre-registered class / $25 per class drop-in.
 

Feb 23rd: Sharing our birth stories/postpartum needs and feelings.


March 2nd: Nighttime parenting and healthy sleep habits.


March 9th: Nutrition for new Moms / How to create simple
meals to nourish yourself and baby: Guest speaker: Amara Wagner; Holistic Health and Nutrition Consultant.


March 16th: Healing Ourselves, Healing our Families: Building natural immunity for yourself and your baby. Guest speakers: .Harsha Patel DC and Patti Safian (Lac) acupuncturist.


March 23rd: Infant massage: Through nurturing touch, massage and acupressure Moms will learn natural ways of promoting infant health and wellness.


March 30th: Baby Wearing / Learn the benefits of wearing your baby. You will also have the opportunity to try different slings and baby carriers Guest speaker: Larissa Chen.


April 6th: Baby proofing your Marriage: How to Maintain a
Healthy Relationship With your Partner.


April 13th: Sensory play for your baby – Learn fun and creative ways to play with your baby at all stages of development  

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The Deedle Deedle Dees at Montclair State University
Who: Parents and kids who like cool music. Local NJ kids will get to sing on stage, too, about the history of the state.
What: A performance by the Deedle Deedle Dees, a Brooklyn-based kid’s rock band.
Where: The Alexander Kasser Theater at Montclair State University, 1 Normal Avenue, Montclair  NJ, 07043
When: Sunday, February 22 at 2 p.m.
Cost:  $15 are available at http://www.peakperfs.org/
 
 
The FunkeyMonkeys at Temple Ner Tamid
Who: Parents and kids who like cool music.
What: Created by Joshua Sitron, composer for Nickelodeon’s Dora the Explorer, the FunkeyMonkeys are a supergroup of professional musicians and comedians based in New York City.
Where: Temple Ner Tamid, 936 Broad Street, Bloomfield, NJ, 07003
When: Sunday, February 22 at 1:30 p.m.
Cost:  $10 per person / $25 per family.
 
 
Parents Who Rock – Rockin’ for Kids
Who: Families who like to rock together.
What: Family friendly concert for all ages featuring Mr. Ray, the Mama Doni Band and the Roo Mates from Club Kiddoo!
Where: Montclair High School Auditorium, Park Street, Montclair, NJ, 07042
When: Sunday, February 22 at 3:00 p.m.
Cost:  $10 in advance / $12 at the door. Available at www.brownpapertickets.com , by calling 800-838.3006 or at the Montclair Community Pre-K, Grove Pharmacy and Kiel’s Pharmacy  Proceeds from the event will go to Little Kids Rock Montclair.
 
 
 

Montclair Art Museum’s Free Family Day ~ Beats of the African Diaspora

Who: All ages.
What: This Museum-wide Family Day examines the African Diaspora’s influence on American arts. Programs include: 
• Rennie Harris Puremovement History of Hip-Hop: this demonstration of movement, rhythm, and sound illustrates the roots of hip-hop in African tradition and culture throughout the diaspora (including African American, Afro-Brazilian, Afro-Cuban, and Puerto Rican cultures) from the ’60s to today.   
 • Soul Steps will offer an interactive stepping workshop. Stepping is a percussive dance movement using feet, hands, and arms to create rhythmic sound. Stepping closely resembles gumboot dancing that began among 19th century South African miners.
• Afro-Brazilian Cultural Center will demonstrate the martial art and dance of Capoeira. 
 • Art projects will highlight the outstanding African American
artists represented in MAM’s collection.
 
Where: Montclair Art Museum, 3 South Mountain Avenue, Montclair NJ 07042
When: Sunday, February 22 , 1:00 p.m. – 5:00 p.m. 
Cost: Free
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Green Golly and Her Golden Flute
Who: Children ages 4 and up.
What: Renowned children’s’ musicians, Barbara Seisel and Keith Torgen perform a musical story of Green Golly through the art of the flute and classical music.
Where: Montclair Public Library, 50 South Fullerton Avenue, Montclair  NJ, 07042
When: Saturday, February 21 at 12:00 p.m.
Cost: Free. Register at (973) 744-0500 ext. 2236
 
 
 
Van Vleck House & Gardens Maple Sugaring Day
Who: Families of all ages.
What: Learn how to make maple syrup from the Sugar Maple Trees and get a taste too!
Where: Van Vleck House & Gardens, 21 Van Vleck Street, Montclair  NJ, 07042
When: Saturday, February 21 from 10:00 a.m. – 1:00 p.m.
Cost: $25 per family / $20 per family for Friends of Van Vleck.  Space is limited, so reserve your spot by calling Michelle Weissner at (973) 744-0837 or email her at education@vanvleck.org .
 
 
Robert the Bear Who Went to the Mall 
Who: Children who love musical theater.
What: The story about a bear who leaves the woods to visit a mall.
Where: Westminster Arts Center: Bloomfield College, Fremont Street, Bloomfield, NJ
When: February 21 at 11:00 a.m. 
Cost: $10 / $8 children and seniors can be purchased here.
 
 
Kirtan for Kids
Who: Children ages 3 – 10 and their parents..
What: A group experience of chanting, drumming and dancing.
Where: Lotus Yoga, 7 North Willow – Suite 3, Montclair, NJ, 07042. 
When: Saturday, February 21 from 3:00 p.m. – 4:00 p.m.
Cost: Free, but call in advance to save your space (973) 783-5060. 
 
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A Midsummer Night’s Dream
Who: Middle school kids and their parents.
What: Montclair Kimberley Academy’s 7th Grade Shakepeare production of A Midsummer Night’s Dream set in the 1960s.
Where: MKA Middle School Auditorium, 201 Valley Road, Montclair, NJ, 07042.
When: Friday, February 20 and Saturday, February 21 at 7:30 p.m.
Cost:  $3 for adults / $2 for students and seniors.
 
 
Kid Kat Kabaret
Who: All ages
What: Watch local kids perform their hearts out while you drink alcohol and eat Piano’s pizza.
Where: Piano’s Bar & Grill
36 Broad Street
Bloomfield, NJ 07003
When: Fridays, 6-7:30 -.m.
Cost: $10 cover plus 2 item minimum. Your two items can be apple juice or Jack Daniels–you choose.
 
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Storytime at the Bloomfield Library
Who: Children who love to be read to.
What: Weekly storytime, including, songs and a craft.
Where: Bloomfield Public Library, 90 Broad Street, Bloomfield, NJ, 07003. (973) 566-6200.
When: Thursdays at 11:00 a.m.
Cost: Free.  No registration required.
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