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A Great Big Diaper Challenge

And other ideas for outings and activities this weekend.

Welcome to the new Get Out/Grab & Go column!

For your convenience Patch has combined these two columns and will run them Thursday mornings, so you can plan your weekends with some of the many activities happening in the Chatham area. Here are this week's picks:


Where/When: Beginning 12 p.m. at  in Chatham on Saturday, April 23.
Why Go: The event aims to raise awareness about the positive environmental impact of using cloth diapers by attempting to break a world record for the most cloth diapers ever changed simultaneously.
Pricing: Free.

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Where/When: Beginning at 6 p.m., Thursdays at  in Morristown.
Why Go: If you’re a beginning runner, then the 10- to 11-minute-per-mile pace (walking breaks allowed), should not be too daunting.
Pricing: Free.

Where/When: From 7:45 to 9:15 p.m. on Thursday, April 21 at the .
Why Go: Because you want to socialize, party, or dance. So why not do all three at the same time?
Pricing: Free for students; $15 for non-students.

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Where/When: At the  in Morristown at 8 p.m. on Saturday, April 23.
Why Go: Because Sykes will be performing her unique style of stand-up comedy, which has made her one of the most recognized comics of the past few decades.
Pricing: Tickets range from $57 to $97.

Where/When: Saturday, April 23 at all Lowe's locations.
Why Go: You can plant your free tree in honor of Earth Day.
Pricing: Free.

 

GRAB & GO KIDS PLANNER

Easter Egg Hunt on the Green
Where/When: On the Morristown Green starting at 10 a.m. Saturday, April 23 (rain location: Morristown High School).
Why Go: Because it's fun, because there will be candy for all, cartoon characters and the Easter bunny will be on hand for children, four to 10 years old. No registration required.
Pricing: Free.


Where/When: At  at 10 a.m. on Saturday, April 23. 
Why Go: Because there will be a 5K run, a fitness walk, and a race for kid’s too. But more importantly: proceeds will benefit The Valerie Fund, which helps children with cancer and blood disorders.
Pricing: $27.


Where/When: From noon to 2 p.m. at the  in Morris Townshipon Saturday, April 23.
Why Go: Because children ages 5 or older can grow a plant that never needs to be watered. How cool is that?
Pricing: $3 per child plus museum admission.


Where/When: At  in Morris Township on Saturday, April 23 from 1 to 2 p.m.
Why Go: Because the staff of Fosterfields Living Historical Farm will show how they keep a bee hive healthy during “The Buzz” at the hive.
Pricing: $6 for adults; $5 for seniors 65 or older; $4 for children 4 to 16; $2 for children 2 and 3. children younger than 2 are admitted for free.


Where/When: From 1 to 3:30 p.m. at  in Morris Townshipon Saturday, April 23.
Why Go: Because families (parents/guardians must be present) can make sheep toy crafts or play historic games.
Pricing: $6 for adults; $5 for seniors 65 or older; $4 for children 4 to 16; $2 for children 2 and 3. children younger than 2 are admitted for free.


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