Children

By ERIN ROLL roll@montclairlocal.newsFunds for Food, started by high school students Sarah Shiffman and Stella Guzik, hopes to start providing packed lunches for elementary school students this school year.The group, which currently has 11 members,...

'Twas the season at the Central Presbyterian Church in Montclair Friday night, Dec. 6, as Santa Claus, Rudolph, The Grinch, Jack Frost, and some seasonal helpers visited the church hall to hand out gifts...

"With careful planning and strategic action steps, she will ensure a peaceful vibe in her home as the holiday season approaches.," writes Loyla Louvis.

Holiday happening in Montclair

Lacordaire Academy began its centennial year celebrations on Oct. 24 with a Mass celebrated by The Most Rev. Bishop Manuel A. Cruz, D.D. of the Archdiocese of Newark. The Mass, concelebrated by the Rev....

 The latest Montclair Orchestra Family Concert held Sunday, Nov. 3, contained a selection of pieces aimed at both kids and general audience. This year again it received an enthusiastic reception from youngsters and adults...

Hundreds of young readers in Halloween costumes, along with their parents, descended on Judy Newman's home on Montclair Avenue on Halloween afternoon. Newman, the president of Scholastic Book Clubs, sets out tables of books...

Halloween offers an opportunity to teach manners, self-cotrol around all those treats, and awareness, writes Loyla Louvis in "Mother Matters."

By ERIN ROLL roll@montclairlocal.newsOnce more into the big chair!Last year, your faithful correspondent signed up as a reader for the Little Read at the Montclair Public Library, my first year doing so.I discovered that not...

The MCPK Discovery Playground and Gardens, designed by students, staff, parents and community members, provides an all-access play space for the children of Montclair. After MCPK school hours, the playground will open to all children.Funding...