b'SCHOOL/CONTACT ABOUT THE SCHOOL OPEN HOUSE DATESMONTCLAIR FILM Montclair Film offers exciting classes for tweens, teens, and adults in screenwriting,Please visit our website for programming Grades 6-adult narrative and documentary filmmaking, directing, cinematography, editing, improv,details.505 Bloomfield Avenue, Montclair voice acting, podcasting, storytelling, and so much more. Have fun and learn new skills Sue Hollenberg, Education Directorin our creative hands-on workshops. 973-783-6433; montclairfilm.org MORROW MEMORIAL PRESCHOOL Morrow is a cooperative preschool offering a creative, play-based curriculumNovember 15, 16 & 18 and December 9-13.Ages 2-5 that encourages exploration and growth.It provides a happy, safe, and nurturing 600 Ridgewood Road, Maplewood environment that lays the foundation for lifelong learning by promoting core values Cynthia Hicks, Director of love, patience, kindness, curiosity, and self-esteem. Co-op, partial co-op, and non-973-763-5460; morrowpreschool.org co-op classes are offered for 2 to 5-year-olds, and a non-co-op Kinder Bridge class is offered for 5-year-olds. MOUNT SAINT MARY ACADEMY Mount Saint Mary Academy is a Catholic, independent school that provides anOctober 20, 12:30-3:30 p.m. Grades 9-12 exemplary college preparatory education for young women. For 116 years, Mount 1645 US Highway 22 West, Watchung Saint Mary Academy has inspired young women to become their best selves. In Donna Toryak, Director of Enrollment Management an ever-changing world, the Mount remains a place where innovation shapes the 908-912-2231; mountsaintmary.org learning environment while timeless values serve as the foundation. The Mount is dedicated to the education of the entire person, with high academic standards, an emphasis on spiritual growth, and a multitude of extracurricular opportunities.NEW JERSEY BALLET SCHOOL For 70 years, New Jersey Ballet School has provided top quality instruction forPlease visit our website to register for Ages 4-adult thousands of students, from beginners through professionals. The Schools programyour trial/placement class.7-9 Vreeland Road, Florham Park is designed for those who aspire to a career in dance as well as for those who want Maria Kowroski, Artistic Director/Ballet to enjoy an excellent form of exercise.973-597-9600; njballetschool.comOPEN DOOR NURSERY SCHOOL Through our play-based curriculum and child-centered activities, we createPlease call to schedule your tour.Ages 2-5a positive learning experience for all children. Open Door seeks to provide an 432 Wyoming Avenue, Millburn atmosphere that is responsive to the development of the whole child and is Alethea Randazza, Director committed to his/her physical, intellectual, social and emotional well-being. Open 973-376-9303 Door strives to foster cognitive growth and curiosity, nurture social confidence, and arandazza@opendoornurseryschool.com help children strengthen their emotional independence and personal skills through interaction with their friends and teachers. Play, imagine, discover every day at Open Door. Please call or email for a personal tour of the school. We have 1/2 day and all day options available. SETON HALL UNIVERSITY Come to Seton Hallfor an exclusive in-person campus visit experience. At our OpenOctober 20 & November 24 , 9 a.m. - 1 400 South Orange Avenue, South OrangeHouse, you will learn about the application and enrollment process, financial aid andp.m.973-761-9000; shu.eduscholarship opportunities. You will also have the opportunity to hear directly from deans and faculty about our 90+ academic programs, to speak with staff from our various student support offices, to take a tour of campus, and much more. A special session for admitted students will review next steps for enrolling.SOUTH ORANGE-MAPLEWOOD ADULTThe South Orange-Maplewood Adult School has provided inspiring classes for thePlease visit our website for programming SCHOOL curious, the creative and the adventurous for over 90 years and is dedicated to lifelongdetails.Adults & teens 14+ unless otherwise stated. learning with a mission to inspire, engage, empower, and connect to our inclusive 17 Parker Avenue, Maplewood and diverse community. Our Fall 2024 catalog has over 120 classes, including many Eileen Lynch, Managing Directornew offerings. Choose from creative arts, lectures & events, health & fitness, home 973-378-7620; somadultschool.org & garden, technology, Broadway shows, day trips and more. Sign up for the weekly newsletter and follow us on social media to get all the latest news and events.SOUTH ORANGE PERFORMING ARTSPerformances for all ages! Bring your entire family to SOPAC for child-friendlyPlease visit our website to get tickets for CENTER and child-oriented performances in our 439-seat Mainstage Theater. SelectKids and Family events. 1 SOPAC Way, South Orange performances will have pre-show activities such as meet-and-greets with the 973-313-2787; sopacnow.org actors, arts and crafts, and more. TACTICAL EDGE TEEN PROGRAM A new course from Blue Life Karate designed specifically for teenagers agedPlease visit our website or call to schedule Ages 14-18 14-18, this class equips young individuals with practical self-defense techniques.free trial classes.1882 Springfield Avenue, Maplewood The course addresses real-world challenges, empowering teens with the skills Shihan Durand Howard, Owner necessary to defend themselves against bullies and protect themselves against 908-967-8132; bluelifekarate.com potential threats from adults. WEEKDAY SCHOOL Weekday School gives children the freedom to think big. Small class sizes allowOctober 23, 10 a.m.Grades Pre-K-5 for individualized learning, where intrinsic motivation is nurtured, and authentic 111 Irvington Avenue, South Orange learning happens through collaborative problem solving. Students learn by Samantha Grab, Head of Schoolconstructing knowledge, by collaborating with their teachers and peers, and by 862-438-5223 ; wkdschool.org engaging as citizens to promote social justice.open house guide /49'