Lots of Animals in Weekend Planner

This week is filled with animal events and a little bit of robotics.

Below is the combination of our weekly pick of weekend activities, offering both fun weekend activities and great family-friendly fun at the same time.

Here are this week's picks:

Chamber Music Orchestra Rehearsals
When/Where: Friday and Saturday at 7:30 p.m. at Mi La’s Debut School of Music on Route 22 in Green Brook.
Why Go: Anyone who has played a string instrument for three or more years is welcome to join in on the rehearsals.
Cost: Free.

Ask the Groomer with Lesley Nagle
When/Where: Saturday at 12 p.m. at the Cherrybrook Bedminster Store on Route 206 in Bedminster.
Why Go: Master groomer Lesley Nagle will be on hand to offer tips on grooming your pet. Reservations are required, so call 908-781-2220.
Cost: Free.

Lost Paws Cat Rescue & Adoptions
When/Where: Sunday at 11 a.m. on Route 206 in Bedminster.
Why Go: Because you know you want a new friend to take home, and Cherrybrook Bedminster is offering cats and kittens for adoption.
Cost: Free.

4-H SuGO Robotics
When/Where: Sunday at 1 p.m. at the 4-H Center on Milltown Road in Bridgewater.
Why Go: SuGO is a one-day sumo-wrestling robotics tournament for grades four through seven to build and battle their robots in one day.
Cost: $5.

Paintings by Eileen Bonacci: Opening Reception
When/Where: Sunday at 2 p.m. at the Bernardsville Public Library on Anderson Hill Road in Bernardsville.
Why Go: Berkeley Heights resident Eileen Bonacci will have her paintings on display at the library as she works mostly with oils and creates floral paintings and landscapes from her travels around the world.
Cost: Free.