Thursday, November 29, 2012
Also, the chance to show some generosity to those less fortunate.
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Thursday, November 29, 2012
The snow may be melting, but there is still plenty of holiday spirit to be found in and around the Chathams this weekend. Troop 8 Coat Drive When/Where: All day Friday, The Chatham Club, 484 Southern Blvd, Chatham Why Go: Drop off your gently-used coats for the less fortunate this holiday season. Cost: Free. Chatham Twp. Firefighter's Benevolent Fund Christmas Tree Sale When/Where: 6 p.m. Friday, 9 a.m. Saturday and Sunday, Chatham Township Volunteer Fire Department, 495 River Rd, Chatham Why Go: Get a Christmas tree and help benefit volunteer firefighters Cost: Bring your wallet Friday Night Skate When/Where: Friday, 8 p.m. at Mennen Arena, Morris Township Why Go: You want to start your weekend on ice Cost: $7 admission, $3.50 skate …
Wednesday, October 17, 2012
Looking for something to do this weekend?
If you have some free time this weekend, there's more than enough happening in town to keep you busy. Start with a blood drive and end with pumpkin picking, and enjoy the various events in between. Key Club Blood Drive When/Where: 3:30 p.m. Thursday, Chatham High School, 255 Lafayette Ave, Chatham Why go: Are you over 17 years old and over 110 pounds? Save a life by donating blood to the Chatham High’s Key Club blood drive. 16-year-olds can donate with parental permission. Cost: Free The Pumpkin Patch is open at The Presbyterian Church of Chatham Township! When/Where: noon to 6 p.m. weekdays, 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. weekends, Presbyterian Church of Chatham Township, 240 Southern Blvd, Chatham Why go: Pumpkins and gourds of various sizes and …
Friday, October 12, 2012
A shortage of things to do? You must have looked in the wrong place.
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Friday, October 12, 2012
Looking for a little music? A little (abridged) history? A little exercise? Perhaps, you're looking to support a cause while enjoying your weekend. Or, maybe you simply want to drink wine. From Chatham to Morristown, there's an event for that. Beppe Gambetta at Chatham House Concerts When/Where: Friday, 7 p.m., 54 Mountainview Road, Chatham Why Go: Hear Gambetta’s unmatched acoustic guitar interpretations of native Italian and American roots music. Seating is limited to the first 50 people to arrive. Cost: $15 An Evening with Bernadette Peters When/Where: Friday, 8 p.m. at Mayo Performing Arts Center, Morristown Why Go: She's a legend and it's MPAC's opening night. Cost: $69 to $129 Friday Night Skate When/Where: Friday, 8 p.m. at Mennen …
Thursday, September 27, 2012
Plenty of fun in and around the Chathams this weekend.
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Thursday, September 27, 2012
The weather has chilled only slightly, and there are still plenty of outdoor activities for you and your family! But if you really miss the heat of summer, we have a few indoor events, too. Atrium Gallery Fall/Winter Exhibit Opening Reception When/Where: Friday, 6 to 8 p.m. at the Administration and Records Building, 5th Floor, Court Street, Morristown Why Go: You want to experience the Morris County government system in a more artistic way. Cost: Free Magnificent Moths When/Where: 6:30 p.m. Friday, The Great Swamp Outdoor Education Center, 247 Southern Blvd, Chatham Why go: Because there’s a whole butterfly world out there you don’t even know about yet. Cost: $2. Organist John Alexander When/Where: Friday, 7:30 p.m. at The Presbyterian …
Wednesday, September 19, 2012
Take in a great show, or pick up a new family pet--you can do it all in the area this weekend!
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Wednesday, September 19, 2012
If you have nothing to do this weekend, you must not be paying attention. From green grocers to blood drives, from paintings to yoga, from fire trucks to cool concerts, there really is somethign for everyone in and around Chatham this weekend. Chatham Borough Farmers' Market When/Where: 8 a.m. to 1 p.m. Saturday, Railroad Plz & Fairmount Ave, Chatham Why go: The Mayors Wellness Campaign hosts their second week of their Health Fair, the Chatham Emergency Squad will have a blood drive, and you can still get your favorite fresh vegetables from Jersey Fresh vendors. Cost: Bring your Wallet Plein Aire Painting When/Where: 9 a.m. Saturday, Chatham New Jersey Transit Station, Fairmount Ave & Railroad Plz, Chatham, NJ Why go: Bring your easel and …
Wednesday, September 12, 2012
Oh, my ... all you need to enjoy yourself this weekend.
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Wednesday, September 12, 2012
Have you noticed, since we have moved into September, the number of events happening in the area have exploded? Really, just check it out ... there's a lot t do this weekend! Art League of Chathams Fall Art Show Reception When/Where: 6:30 to 8:30 p.m. Friday, Chatham Township Municipal Building, 58 Meyersville Rd, Chatham Why go: Enjoy original artwork in various mediums by members of the league, and refreshments, too! Cost: Free Tara O'Leary Art Expedition When/Where: 8 a.m. Friday, Chatham Day School, 700 Shunpike Rd., Chatham Why go: Tara O'Leary finds the natural beauty in her surroundings and captures it on film. Cost: Free Organic Farm Produce Sales When/Where: Saturday, 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. at the Urban Farm at Lafayette, Morristown Why…
Thursday, August 30, 2012
Bike, hike or run to any of these events this weekend.
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Thursday, August 30, 2012
We know Chathamites are health-conscious people, and this Labor Day there are plenty of activities in the area to help you continue your healthy lifestyle ... or just to give it a good kickstart as school gets ready to go back into session. 4th Annual Bike-in Movie Night When/Where: Friday, 6:30 p.m. at Early Street Community Garden, Morristown Why Go: You love bikes, you love fun, and you love the idea of combining the two. Cost: Free Blue Moon Hike in the Great Swamp Watershed When/Where: Friday, 7 p.m. at GWWA's Conservation Management Area, Harding Why Go: You want to explore a piece of wilderness close to home. Cost: Voluntary donations of $5-$10 encouraged Saturday Morning Road Ride from Marty's When/Where: Saturday, 8 a.m., from …
Thursday, August 23, 2012
Whether you're looking for family fun or an adult outing, there's something for everyone in the area.
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Thursday, August 23, 2012
From The Kennedys to Shakespeare, there's something for every taste this weekend! 'Measure for Measure' When/Where: Thursday, Friday and Saturday, 8 p.m.; Saturday and Sunday, 2 p.m.; Sunday, 7:30 p.m. at The Shakespeare Theatre of New Jersey, 36 Madison Ave., Madison Why Go: The Shakespeare Theatre of New Jersey tackles one of the Bard's "problem plays" with dazzling results. Cost: $32-70 Woman's Club of Morristown Annual Rummage Sale When/Where: Friday-Sunday, 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. at the Woman's Club of Morristown, 51 South St. Why Go: You're looking for bargains! Cost: Bring your wallet Hit a Home Run With the Patriots When/Where: Friday at 6 p.m. at TD Bank Ballpark in Bridgewater. Why Go: Because it's baseball, and we all want to try…
Thursday, August 16, 2012
Go vote for your favorite tomato, take in a show or go for a jog, all in the vicinity of your neighborhood.
From Shakespeare to the best of Jersey tomatoes, there's always something happening in and around Chatham. We're just glad we're here to tell you what it is! 'Measure for Measure' When/Where: Thursday, Friday and Saturday, 8 p.m.; Saturday and Sunday, 2 p.m.; Sunday, 7:30 p.m. at The Shakespeare Theatre of New Jersey, 36 Madison Ave., Madison Why Go: The Shakespeare Theatre of New Jersey tackles one of the Bard's "problem plays" with dazzling results. Cost: $32-70 Full Circle Plays Madison Downtown Concert Series When/Where: Friday at 6 p.m. at Museum of Early Trades & Crafts, 9 Main Street, Madison Why Go: Outdoor concert with a pop/classic rock band that plays "Elvis to Katy Perry and everything in between." Cost: Free Saturday Morning…
Thursday, August 9, 2012
Also, more music than you can shake a stick at, and all happening near you this weekend.
Whether you're staying in the Chathams or venturing further out this weekend, you're sure to find something you'll enjoy. Seussical the Musical When/Where: Friday at 7 p.m.; Saturday at 3 p.m. and 7 p.m.; and Sunday at 3 p.m., at the George Street Playhouse in New Brunswick. Why Go: Because the play is lots of fun, based on Dr. Seuss, and because it's being performed by VoiceWorks. Cost: $15 Kellie Pickler When/Where: Friday, 8 p.m. at Mayo Performing Arts Center, Morristown Why Go: You loved her on American Idol, or you just love Country music. Cost: $37 to $67 'Nunsense' When/Where: Friday and Saturday, 8 p.m. (Sunday at 2 p.m.) at the Morris Museum, Morris Township Why Go: You love the theatre, dahhling. Cost: $25 to $45 Organic Farm …
Barbara Babbitt
1:16 pm on Thursday, November 29, 2012
The Alternative Gifts Fair this Sunday at Chatham UMC has no admission cost. I've notified the editor so it should be corrected soon. But it's free, so don't be scared off! more ›