When you're looking for what you need to know in Chatham each week, Chatham Patch has exactly what you need:

You need to know about township business: The Chatham Township Committee meets Thursday evening. The agenda will be released in advance of the meeting.

You need to know about healthy cooking: And who better to demonstrate than Jesse Kraft, the chef for Saint Barnabas Hospital? He'll be at the Chatham Borough Farmers Market Saturday to give a healthy cooking demonstration, thanks to the efforts of the Mayors Wellness Campaign.

You need to know about Tai Chi: And once again, the Mayors Wellness Campaign is here to help. Tai Chi instructor Sal Iorio will give an exercise demonstration at the borough gazebo in Reasoner Park at 9 a.m. and all are welcome.

You need to know about independent retailers: And we'll bet you didn't know this is National Independent Retailers Week. Each year one week is set aside to honor the thousands of people who own and operate small retail stores, just like the kind found all along Main Street and throughout the Chathams. Why not stop in this week at DJ Crater, Bliss or Tons of Toys and show your support for the independent retailers near you?

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