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A look at what's going on around The Chathams this week.
Chatham schools will be closed Monday for a teacher in-service, The Library of the Chathams Board of Trustees will meet Tuesday night at 7 p.m., and the Chatham Borough Zoning Board will convene Wednesday night at 7:30 p.m. Here's a look at what else is happening this week: Monday—Welcome in the spring season with a Springtime Toddler Trek at The Great Swamp Outdoor Education Center from 10 to 11:30 a.m. Children ages 2 and 3 with an adult can look for signs of spring and hear a story. Cost is $5. Tuesday—The Library of the Chathams will host the Graham Clarke Music Experience for children …
The Chatham Board of Education will meet Monday night and the Township Board of Adjustment will meet Thursday night. Both meetings will begin at 7:30 p.m. Here's a look at what else is happening this week: Monday—Barbara Coloroso, author of  "The Bully, the Bullied and the Bystander" and "Kids Are Worth It," will give a presentation to parents at Chatham High School at 7 p.m. She will discuss how to instill ethics and responsibility in children and how to teach them appropriate ways to respond to bullies. Tuesday—The Library of the Chathams annual book sale continues with a $5 bag sale from 9…
Help the Community Soup Kitchen and Outreach Center by purchasing ceramic bowls created by special-needs children from ECLC of New Jersey's Chatham School on Friday and celebrate St. Patrick's Day with Morris County's annual Morristown parade on Saturday. Here's a look at what else is happening: Monday—The Jazz Lobster Big Band will be joined by saxophonist Larry McKenna and vocalist Carrie Jackson for a concert at the Bickford Theatre in Morristown to benefit the Morris Museum. The event begins at 6:30 p.m., and includes a wine and cheese reception. Tickets are $20 per seat. Tuesday—The …
Chatham High School hosts a presentation of "Guys & Dolls" next weekend, while the Chatham Community Players will put on "Glengarry Glen Ross." Here's a look at what else is happening: Monday—Chatham Superintendent Jim O'Neill is expected to announce at the Board of Education's meeting whether he'll retire at the end of the school year. The meeting will be held at the Chatham Township Municipal Building.  Tuesday—The Chatham High girls basketball team begins defense of its North Jersey Section 2, Group 2 state championship against Parsippany Hills High School at home at 7 p.m. Wednesday—Sen. …
Celebrate Presidents Day and Black History Month to start the week, while a screening of "Race to Nowhere" will be held Thursday and a Maple Sugar Festival will take place on Saturday. Here's a look at what else is happening: Monday—Create George Washington and Abraham Lincoln in a Presidents Day Craft at the Morris Museum from noon to 2 p.m. Tuesday—Jerricho Cotchery, of the New York Jets, will be among those recognized at the 2011 Black History Month Celebration at the Administration & Records Building, fifth floor, in Morristown at 6 p.m. The event will recognize Alderwoman Carolyn …
The Chatham Borough Council meets Monday night, while the borough planning board convenes Wednesday night and the Chatham Township board of adjustment meets on Thursday nights. All three meetings begin at 7:30 p.m. Here's a look at what else is happening this week: Monday—Enjoy Valentine's Day with a three-course meal at Supper Restaurant. The Valentine's Day Prix Fixe meal is $35 per person, with each couple receiving a complimentary glass of champagne and a rose for the ladies. Tuesday—The Chatham High boys swimming team faces Summit in the NJSIAA Tournament at the Summit YMCA at 3:30 p.m. …
Ever wanted to learn how to climb or help someone else reach the top of the wall? Gravity Vault will hold a belay certification class Tuesday night. On Wednesday, children can learn more about animal tracks at the Great Swamp Education Center. Here's what else is happening this week: Monday—The School District of the Chathams Board of Education will meet at the Chatham Township Municipal Building at 7:30 p.m. Tuesday—Gravity Vault hosts a private Belay Certification Class and open climb session from 6:45 to 10 p.m. The cost of the certification class is $35 for New Jersey Young Professional …
Appreciate the arts at the senior center and check out the final shows of "A Streetcar Named Desire" at the Chatham United Methodist Church this week. Here's a look at what else is happening: Monday—William Kloss, an art historian and lecturer for the Smithsonian Institution, will present "The World's Greatest Paintings" at the Chatham Senior Center from 10 to 11:30 a.m. The DVD lecture is part of a series and will feature a discussion on paintings from the 14th to 20th centuries. Tuesday—The Chatham Township Environmental Commission will meet at the municipal building at 7:15 p.m. Wednesday—…
The Chatham Borough Council and the School District of the Chathams Board of Education will each meet Monday night at 7:30 p.m. Here's a look at what else is happening this week:  Monday—Keen Co., an off-broadway non-profit theater company, presents  "Broadway in the Boro" at the Chatham Playhouse at 7 p.m. The show features Broadway performers Michael Halling of "Pajama Game," Leah Horowitz of "White Christmas" and Paul Anthony Stewart of "Fiddler on the Roof" and star of daytime soap "Guiding Light." Tickets are $50 for adults and $25 for those under 18.  Tuesday—The Library of the Chathams…
Start your week by celebrating Martin Luther King Jr. Day at the Morris Museum and finish it off with a performance of  "A Streetcar Named Desire" at the Chatham United Methodist Church. Here's a look at what else is happening this week: Monday—The Morris Museum will host a Martin Luther King Jr. Day Workshop, where "peaceful collages" will be made between noon and 2 p.m. The museum will be open from 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. Tuesday—The Chatham High boys and girls swimming teams will face Morristown High School at the Morris Union Jointure in Warren at 6:15 p.m. Wednesday—The Chatham High boys and …
Looking for something to do this week? Start the new year with these activities: Monday—The Chatham Borough Council holds its annual reorganization meeting at the municipal building at 7:30 p.m. Tuesday—The Chatham High girls basketball team faces Pequannock at home at 7 p.m. Wednesday—The Morris County Freeholders Reorganization Meeting will be held at the county's Administration and Records Building on Court Street in Morristown at 6 p.m. Incumbent Douglas R. Cabana, of Boonton, will be sworn in for a new three-year term, while Ann F. Grossi, of Parsippany, and Thomas J. Mastrangelo…
With students home from school and New Year's on the horizon, here's a look at things to do this week: Monday—With most events cancelled due to the blizzard, grab a sled and head to the nearest park. Where's the best place in the Chathams to slide down a hill? Let us know, maybe we'll see you there. Tuesday—The Library of the Chathams Board of Trustees will meet at the library at 7:30 p.m. Wednesday—The Cougar Classic boys and girls holiday basketball tournament features the Chatham High varsity girls team against Hunterdon Central at 6 p.m., followed by the varsity boys team against New …
Looking for something to do this week? Here's a list of activities for each day: Monday—The Senior Center of the Chathams hosts a lecture on "The American Identity" at 10 a.m. Tuesday—The Chatham United Methodist Church hosts its second annual Blue Christmas Workshop Service in an effort to provide comfort and hope during the holiday season. The service begins at 7:30 p.m. Wednesday—The Chatham Borough Zoning Board meets at 7:30 p.m. Thursday—The Chatham High School wrestling team takes the mat at home against Scotch Plains-Fanwood at 5 p.m. Friday—Santa Claus arrives at the Reasoner Park …

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