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In today's newsletter:

  • Which Montclair events made this week's top 15 NJ arts picks?
  • How a Montclair State consultant supports local children's emotional well-being.
  • Meet the Montclair State social work instructor shaping future child advocates.

Also on today's calendar: Hold These Truths and 29 more events.

Today's riddle: Do you know what the two sides of a circle are? 🤔 (Answer below!)

Weather forecast:

  • Thursday: Times of clouds and sun, with a high of 69 and low of 54 degrees.
  • Friday: Chance of a little p.m. rain, temps: high: 72, low: 58.
  • Saturday: Windy with a chance of rain, with a high of 70 and low of 58 degrees.

📰 News we're reading

1. Top 15 NJ Arts Events of the Week: Ringo Starr & His All Starr Band, AC/DC, Tony Danza, more (njarts.net) — Montclair residents have two standout arts events close to home this week: a free Royal Shakespeare Company residency performance of "Hamlet" at Montclair State University and the outdoor Montclair Dance Festival at the Wellmont Arts Plaza. The statewide roundup also spotlights big-name concerts, book signings, film screenings, and festivals across New Jersey if you're up for a short drive beyond town.
   

2. Glenda James (montclair.edu) — A clinical social worker partnering with Montclair State University supports local early childhood mental health programs that help area centers, families, and young children thrive. Her work emphasizes trauma-informed care and reflective support, which can directly benefit Montclair families navigating challenging transitions in early education and development.
   

3. Peter Herbst (montclair.edu) — A Montclair State University social work instructor with deep experience in child advocacy and trauma-focused practice is highlighted for his teaching and community work. Local readers connected to MSU or social services may appreciate his long-standing role training future social workers who often serve families across Montclair and nearby Essex County communities.
   

4. 'The Chaos is the Point': Panelists at Montclair's Voting Rights Forum Urge Residents to Safeguard their Right to Vote (montclairlocal.news) — Montclair's Civil Rights Commission recently hosted a packed voting-rights forum aimed at helping local residents navigate a confusing election landscape and protect their ballots this November. Panelists walked Montclair voters through safeguards in Essex County's election system, New Jersey's new Voter Empowerment Act, and key deadlines for registration and mail-in ballots, while warning about potential intimidation and stressing the power of an informed local electorate.
   

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P.S. The answer to today's riddle: The inside and the outside ! (Thank you James M. for sending it in!)
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