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Why stay cooped up in front of the TV when there's so much to do in the area?

  • April 21, 2011
 

It's Easter weekend but that doesn't mean there's nothing to do!  With a few days left in the week off, we found activities for adults and kids to get you out of the house.

Speaking With Public Officials Workshop: Problem Resolution

Where/When: From 9 a.m. to 10:30 a.m. on Thursday, April 21 at Centenary College in Parsippany.
Why Go: Because you’re a business owner who wants to learn how to speak with public officials. An associate professor of marketing and management at Monmouth University will lead the workshop.
Pricing: To register, call 908-269-8475, ext. 3.

Beginner Running Group
Where/When: Beginning at 6 p.m., Thursdays at The Running Company 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.

Gallery Tour and Artist Talk With Lynn Vergano
Where/When: At the Morris Museum at 6:30 p.m. on Thursday, April 21.
Why Go: Vergano will lead a tour of an exhibit at the museum, which features her works, titled, “Beauty in the Brushstroke: Chinese Brush Painting.” 
Pricing: $5 for members, $7 for non-members.

Social Dance Party
Where/When: From 7:45 to 9:15 p.m. on Thursday, April 21 at the Fred Astaire Dance Studio of Morristown.
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.

ECO-Valley Community Clean-Up Day

Where/When: Check-in at the PNC Bank in Long Valley on Friday, April 22 at 10 a.m.
Why Go: Because you want to help clean-up parking lots and sidewalks, plant trees, and beautify the town.
Pricing: Free. Also: volunteers and donors are still needed.

‘Enchanted April’ Play
Where/When: At 8 p.m. on Friday and Saturday, April 22 and 23, at the Parsippany Playhouse in the Parsippany Community Center.
Why Go: Because, according to Alicia Ciccone’s review of the play on Parsippany Patch, “the play is a perfect mix of emotional and comedic qualities that keeps the audience on its toes.”
Pricing: $18 for general admission, $15 for seniors.

Saturday Morning Road Ride

Where/When: Starts at Marty’s Reliable Cycle in Morristown, makes its way through Harding and Chatham, then back to Morristown, beginning at 8 a.m. on Saturdays.
Why Go: The pace will be moderate for this 20-mile ride. So if you’re looking to get back into tip-top shape for the summer, this weekly bike road might be a good way to start.
Pricing: Free.

Blood Drive
Where/When: From 8 a.m. to 2 p.m. at the Presbyterian Church of Morris Plains on Saturday, April 23.
Why Go: Because, according to New Jersey Blood Services, the need for blood is constant and one in seven people entering a hospital will need blood. So, if you’ve got some to spare, why hold out?
Pricing: Free.

Attempt to Break a World Record for Diaper-Changing
Where/When: Beginning 12 p.m. at Postpartum Place 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.

Wanda Sykes to Perform
Where/When: At the Community Theatre 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 He Lies," A Passion Play
Where/When: Thursday, April 21 and Friday, April 22 at Stonecrest Community Church in Warren, at 7 p.m.
Why Go: It's a contemporary play for the entire family, celebrating the Resurrection of Jesus.
Pricing: Free.

Lowes Free Tree for Earth Day
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.

Birding by Bicycle
Where/When: Saturday, April 23 at Duke Farms in Hillsborough, at 9 a.m..
Why Go: It's a unique adventure to learn about bird species while enjoying the warmer weather with some excercise. 
Pricing: $15 per person, or $10 per person for members of the NJ Audobon Society.  Advanced registration is required.

Earth Day Project at Home Depot
Where/When: Saturday, April 23 from 9 am to noon at The Home Depot in Bridgewater.
Why Go: You'll build your own planter/basket for Earth Day or Easter.
Pricing: Free.

Easter Parades and Promenades
Where/When: Sunday, April 24 celebrated at Historic Smithville Village, Fifth Avenue, New York City, Point Pleasant Beach or Seaside Heights.
Why Go: To don your Easter best and stop by before or after visiting with the relatives.
Pricing: Free.

 

GRAB & GO KIDS PLANNER

Run for Tita

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

Super Science Saturday: ‘Biome in a Baggie’
Where/When: From noon to 2 p.m. at the Morris Museum 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.

Learn About Bees
Where/When: At Fosterfields Living Historical Farm 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.

Family Activity Center at Fosterfields Farm
Where/When: From 1 to 3:30 p.m. at Fosterfields Living Historical Farm 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.

Animals Walk and Egg Hunt
Where/When: At Pyramid Mountain Natural Historic Area in Kinnelon on Sunday, April 24 beginning at 10 a.m.
Why Go: Because families with children three or older can enjoy this hike and egg hunt on Easter.
Pricing: $2.

Liberty Corner Presbyterian Church's 20th Annual Easter Egg Hunt
Where/When: Saturday, April 23 at Liberty Corner Elementary School in Bernards Township, at 11 a.m.
Why Go: 3,000 Easter eggs will be stuffed with surprises.
Pricing: Free.  RSVP online requested.

Easter Carnival and Breakfast
Where/When: Saturday, April 23 at the William Annin Middle School in Basking Ridge.
Why Go: To enjoy the festivities of the holiday while benefitting children with cancer and blood disorders.
Pricing: $8 per adult or $5 per child, for presales. Ticket prices will be slightly higher at the door.

Second Annual Spring Egg Hunt & Wagon/Bike Parade
Where/When: Saturday, April 23 at the Warren Township Municipal Complex, at 2 p.m.
Why Go: The fun may have been delayed by the weather, but the wait has made this event egg-tra special.
Pricing: $5 per child for the Egg Hunt. Entrance to the parade is free.

Garden Wreath Craft
Where/When: Saturday, April 23 from 10 a.m. to 12 p.m. at the Warren Township Library.
Why Go Create a garden wreath while getting together with library friends.
Pricing: Free.

The Knack Easter Card Event
Where/When: Saturday, April 23 from 10 a.m. to noon at Michael's in Bridgewater.
Why Go: You'll learn to make creative Easter stamps with foam.The Bunny will be so impressed!
Pricing: Free.

About this column: It’sFriday, and you’ve got no idea what you’ll do for the weekend. Patch is coming to the rescue with your best bets from around the area.

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