Deck the Halls 2026
Saturday, November 21, 2026 · 6:30 PM EST · Montclair Art Museum · Montclair, NJ
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Join us for Deck the Halls, The Montclair Foundation’s annual holiday fundraiser and a beloved tradition that brings our community together in celebration of the season. This year we are honoring The Montclair Foundation’s Trustee, Betty Jagoda Murphy, and the amazing Human Needs Food Pantry of Montclair. The celebration will be held at Montclair Art Museum and will include cocktails, dinner and a live auction. Tribute ads in our printed event program, sponsorships and tickets to the event can be purchased at this link: If you are not comfortable purchasing a ticket online, please print the form below and mail it to us with a check payable to THE MONTCLAIR FOUNDATION. Remit card Interested in volunteering? Please contact Info@vanvleck.org to learn how to get involved. Deck the Halls: A Tradition of Community Connection This year, we are proud to honor Betty Jagoda Murphy and Human Needs Food Pantry, recognizing their extraordinary commitment to our community. Betty Jagoda Murphy has been a dedicated and active supporter of nonprofit and community organizations for decades. Her extensive service has included leadership and volunteer roles with The Montclair Foundation/Van Vleck House & Gardens, Programs for Parents, the NJ Jewish Women’s Foundation, Dress for Success, the Montclair Art Museum, the Montclair Garden Club, and numerous other organizations. Betty currently serves on The Montclair Foundation’s Board of Trustees and serves on the Grants Committee and Management Committee. She has also planned and run the wildly successful Deck the Halls Holiday Boutique for the last six years. Her contributions to the community have been widely recognized. Betty was named the North Essex Chamber of Commerce’s Community Leader of the Year and NJ Women Business Owners’ Business Woman of the Year and received Working Woman’s Entrepreneurial Excellence Award. In 2022, she was honored by the Montclair Art Museum at its Art in Bloom Luncheon. Betty is also deeply…
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