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May in Montclair - Celebrating 47 Years

What were you doing in 1979? Watching the solar eclipse, disco dancing, or maybe using the first-ever DustBuster? In Montclair, some very special women were meeting for the first time. Their mission: to beautify the natural landscape of the town and celebrate the spirit of their community.

Betty Dallery and Jean Kidd were among the small group of residents with a simple, beautiful idea: plant bulbs in the fall and then, when the bulbs are blooming in the spring, distribute a calendar of special events around town. Donations from the residents would cover the cost of the bulbs and advertising from local businesses would pay for the publication. Now almost fifty years later 'May in Montclair' remains a vital volunteer-driven initiative that beautifies the town and showcases the best of what the town has to offer.

Bulbs by the thousands are ordered in September, arrive by November, and Chair Cyndee Rowan (whose children are fifth generation Montclairians) transforms her garage into the tulip/daffodil depot where committee members bag, label, and deliver to eager volunteers planters all over town - in schools, gardening groups, park conservancies, houses of worship, and in the business districts. From Canterbury to Tuers, and Kaveny Field to Edgemont, the town fills the flowerbeds for a spectacular spring display.

Volunteers are even more important this year than ever before. After forty years, the bulbs are now funded SOLELY by tulip project donations.

Springtime events all around town continue to be showcased in the MIM website Calendar of Events. Opening day ceremonies will take place in Watchung Plaza on May 1st. The school children's musical performance will continue as a beautiful community celebration to kick off May in Montclair.

May in Montclair is a celebration of the physical beauty and the indomitable community spirit of Montclair.

It is a month-long festival of art shows, concerts, garden tours, health and exercise programs, fairs and markets presented to make people feel good about living, working, shopping, and spending leisure time as they celebrate the spirit that is Montclair.

May
13
Tuesday

NJBIA BGR Presents: Mastering the Art of Prospecting

Prospecting can sometimes feel like a black hole of outreach that never seems to land; calls go unanswered, emails get ignored, and LinkedIn messages disappear into the void. Sound familiar? If so, you’re not alone. In fact, 42% of sales professionals say prospecting is the most challenging part of the sales process.* When your outreach efforts hit more dead ends than open doors, it’s easy to wonder if it’s all just wasted time. If you’re relying on the wrong approach, it probably is. But with the right strategy, every touchpoint can actively move you closer to a real conversation. Join us on May 13th for Mastering the Art of Prospecting, where we’ll break down the process into clear, actionable strategies that help you turn cold outreach into tangible opportunities. During the 60-minute virtual session, you’ll learn: -The three key questions that drive productive prospecting conversations and help you connect with potential clients more effectively. -How to identify real pain points with needs analysis techniques that make your outreach more relevant and impactful. -How to boost engagement and response rates using a multi-channel strategy that strategically leverages phone calls, emails, voicemails, and LinkedIn. Who Should Attend? -Sales professionals who want to improve their prospecting success -Business development professionals focused on building stronger connections and creating new opportunities -Anyone who wants to stop spinning their wheels and start having better conversations About the Speaker: Amanda Puppo is the Founder and CEO of MarketReach Inc., a boutique agency specializing in high-level prospecting and appointment setting services, based in Central New Jersey. With a penchant for cold calling, Amanda started her business from her apartment 24 years ago to help others overcome their hesitation and turn cold outreach into real sales opportunities.

May
15
Thursday

MFEE Present Family Feud!

Get ready for high-energy showdowns and hilarious moments, all powering MFEE's programs, Montclair Public School students, and families! Assemble your dream team "family," and play MFEE’s version of a game show favorite! Duke it out in our fast-paced face-offs, buzz through our lightning round, and unleash your inner game show star in our grand finale! Not ready for the stage? Come for the party and studio audience experience! You can watch contestants sweat under the spotlight while you enjoy food and drinks from the comfort of the crowd! This event will be the winning answer for most fun you’ll have this May!

Thank you to our 2025 Tulip Donors - Learn More / Donate

Our Valued Business and Organization Supporters

Bellevue Avenue Dental Associates

Christian Science Reading Room

College Women's Club of Montclair

Moline Kronberg Cleaners

Montclair Women's Club

Town Auto Body

Upper Montclair Dental Associates

Watching Booksellers

Woman's Club of Upper Montclair

Anonymous

Frances Adams

In memory of Jean Kidd

Gene Bloch

In memory of Joan and Jean and Duncan

Gerald and Linda Blume

Carol Brown

In memory of Jean Kidd and Betty Dallery

Robert and Ellen Campbell

Dedicated to Catherine Howe

Deana and Robert Campion

In memory of Jean Kidd

Terrance and Charlene Connolly

Susann and Jim Connors

Michael and Eileen Diaz

Helman Frank Family

John and Michele Farber

Thanks to Celia Radek

Blaine and Lynda Frantz

Alica and Peter Giuffra

Lisanne Renner and Adam Grace

Gloria and Ralph Grieco

Donna and Jim Hains

In dedication to Susan Moore

Peter and Deborah Hirsch

In dedication to The Garden Club of Montclair

Eric and Diana von Hoffmann

In loving memory of Anne von Hoffman

Sharon Hurwich

In memory of Elaine Rapaport

Rosemary Iversen

Robert and Cheryl Jackson

Carolyn Lack

In memory of Jean Kidd

Patricia LaDuca

James & Josephine LaDuca

Mary Ann and Cliff Lindholm

Councilor Carmel Loughman

Christina Mayer and Kevin Cooney

Robert & Peggy McMillan

Dedicated to Mary Graham McMillan

Joyce Michaelson

In memory of Jean Kidd

Jory and Deborah Miller

Janet Orr

Cynthia and John Rogers

Marcia S. Rogers

Barbara Rudy and Douglas Conway

Denise and Paul Silverman

The Stocks Family Fund

Derek Stordahl and Jody Suden

Sarah Stransky and Robin Vitullo

Honoring Celia Radek

Patty and Tage Strom

Marjorie and Monroe Tenner

Michele Tomasik

Michele and Cal Trevenen

In memory of Jean Kidd

Judy and Bill Turner

Sharon Burton Turner and Lincoln Turner

Margaret Whitsett

For Jackson

Leslie and Barry Wiesner

Hal and Brigitte Wolkoff

And thanks to our 2024 Tulip Donors - Learn More / Donate

Our Valued Business and Organization Supporters

Bellevue Avenue Dental Associates

Christian Science Reading Room

College Women's Club of Montclair

Friends of Anderson Park

Catherine Kinkade

Montclair Women's Club

Partners For Health

Town Auto Body

Upper Montclair Dental Associates

Watchung Booksellers

Woman's Club of Upper Montclair

Frances Adams

In memory of Jean Kidd

The Aitken Family

Sally Filmore and David Appel

Dr. Renee E. Baskerville

Gene Bloch

In memory of Jean, Joan, and Judy

Gerald and Linda Blume

Robert and Ellen Campbell

Dedicated to Catherine Howe

Deana and Robert Campion

In memory of Jean Kidd

Sandra and James C. Carter

Susann and Jim Connors

Maria and Jerry W. Czin

Michael and Eileen Diaz

Emer Featherstone

In memory of Jean Kidd

Helman Frank Family

Blaine and Lynda Frantz

Alicia and Peter Giuffra

Lisanne Renner and Adam Grace

Judy Greene

Gloria and Ralph Grieco

Marguerite & Gimi Giustina

Donna and Jim Hains

In dedication to Mrs. Sue Moore

Peter and Deborah Hirsch

In dedication to The Garden Club of Montclair

Sharon Hurwich

In memory of Elaine Rapaport

Rosemary Iversen

Robert and Cheryl Jackson

Ann and Tom Johnson

In memory of Jean Kidd

Mary Lee and Dave Jones

Dedicated to Jean Kidd

Bruce and Janell Keller

Carolyn Lack

In memory of Jean Kidd

Susan and Norman Ladov

Patricia LaDuca

James & Josephine LaDuca

Mary Ann and Cliff Lindholm

Christina Mayer and Kevin Cooney

Robert & Peggy McMillan

Dedicated to Mary Graham McMillan

Tracy A. McVeigh and Andrew Melitz

Joyce Michaelson

In memory of Jean Kidd

Jory and Deborah Miller

Robert and Joyce Mims

In memory of Jean Kidd and Judy Rich

Gregg Peters Monsees

remembering Doropthy Miller Monsees, Warren Rehm Monsees, and Laura Monsees Dowling

Janet Orr

Wendy & Ira Pollack

Celia Radek

In memory of Joan Bloch

Cynthia and John Rogers

Marcia S. Rogers

Maggie Rothman

Christine and Bob Russo

Daryl E. Savage

Robin and Ken Schlager

Denise and Paul Silverman

Rita Singer

Mayor Sean Spiller

Derek Stordahl and Jody Suden

Patty and Tage Strom

C.Y. and Bill Treene

Michele and Cal Trevenen

In memory of Jean Kidd

Judy and Bill Turner

Sharon Burton Turner and Lincoln Turner

Josh Weston

Stanley White

Leslie and Barry Wiesner

Joan and Donald Zief