A literary agent we know once said that if somebody bombed Montclair, nobody would ever know, because all the journalists live here. It's true, we're lousy with writers of all kinds, and The Writers' Room Program in Montclair is trying to put that to good use. The program is starting its 12th year of one-on-one coaching in grades 3 through 8 in the Montclair schools, and it is looking for new talent. If you'd like to volunteer, conctact Gerri Stewart at 973.783.3344 or e-mail her here. There will be an orientation meeting next Tuesday, Sept. 14 at 7:30 pm at Montclair High School in the atrium of the George Inness Annex.

The Glen Ridge Adult Enrichment Annex, meanwhile, is looking for talented people of all stripes -- and particularly someone who knows bridge -- to teach at Glen Ridge's adult school. There is a small stipend, but most of the money goes to the school system's Alternative Funding Committee, which tries to keep school taxes down. If you're interested, contact Anne Sutton here soon.

September 8, 2004 in Civic Virtue | Permalink