Here are 5 Montclair-area Facebook groups to check out for fun and fresh info.

MONTCLAIR, NJ — Montclair can be a lively place and it's not easy to keep up with what's happening in the community.

As everyone is reconnecting, one way that's happening is via Facebook groups focused on specific places and interests. There's no need to get lost in the scroll. Patch has done the footwork of separating out inactive pages and has identified 5 must-check-out Montclair Facebook groups.

Montclair Center
Here's where you'll find out what's happening in the Downtown Arts District. More than 12,000 are following for information on events, new businesses, restaurants, boutiques, and shows.

Montclair, NJ Buy Sell Trade YardSale Donate
The ever-popular online yardsale trading page is here, for the Montclair area. More than 13,600 members enjoy the group where scammers are not tolerated. If you have things to give away to someone else in need, this is a place to find a local recipient. There have been more than 2,500 posts this month.

Montclair, NJ Music Scene
Local shows, open mic nights, even job posts can be found in this public Facebook group. There are some music livestreams and other posts of interest to those behind the music scenes and in the audience.

You know you're from Montclair when...
This place to post fond memories is full of local history and connection. Its 4,400 members share those old pictures along with some new business news and other community updates. Do you remember Calvin Jones' newspaper delivery cart? It's here in a black-and-white photo and some commenters do remember!

Montclair Community
If you work in Montclair, own a business there, or just love the town, this group may be your community online home. To join, you'll be asked if you live in Montclair, and if not, what your interest is about. Easy enough.

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