'Wizard of Oz' at Trinity, Hockey Legends at Pru Center, Mother's Market and More This Weekend

CALDWELLS

The Wizard of Oz
Friday, 7:30 p.m.
Trinity Academy
235 Bloomfield Ave., Caldwell
$5

Trinity Academy Drama Club in Caldwell will present its 20th production. Tickets can be purchased at the door which opens at 7 p.m. 

Down at the Pond Story Time
Saturday, 11 a.m.
West Caldwell Public Library
30 Clinton Road, West Caldwell
FREE

Children ages 3 to 6 are invited to peek into the pond through fun stories and a simple craft. Call 973-226-5441 during library to register or email garfinkelwcpl@yahoo.com. 

NEARBY

Rutgers–Newark Reunion 2013: Young Alumni Mixer

Friday, 6 p.m.
Adega Grill
130 Ferry St., Newark

Socialize with friends and network with alumni at this sophisticated restaurant and lounge located in Newark’s famous Ironbound District! Enjoy delicious appetizers, a drink of your choice, and a special Rutgers souvenir. This event is exclusively for Rutgers alumni and their guests.

Country Night

Friday, 7 p.m.
Starlight Dance Center
7 High St., Nutley
$10

Start the night with a workshop in country line and partner dancing, from 7:00-8:00. Then kick up your heels and dance until midnight to all the popular country music. East Coast and West Coast Swing, Hustle, Salsa, and all your favorite Line Dances are part of this fun, relaxed night. Come as you are! Jeans are welcome and encouraged. No dance experience required. All ages welcome (12+).

Rabbi Jeffrey Salkin, Scholar-In-Residence
Friday, 8 p.m.
Temple Sholom of West Essex
760 Pompton Ave., Cedar Grove
FREE

Rabbi Jeffrey Salkin, New Jersey Director of the Anti-Defamation League will be the Scholar in Residence for the weekend and the guest speaker at Temple Sholom of West Essex at the 8pm Shabbat service. All are welcome; please RSVP with the temple office. 

Mother's Market sponsored by Cedar Grove Junior Women's Club
Saturday, 9 a.m.
Cedar Grove High School
90 Rugby Road, Cedar Grove

The GFWC/Junior Woman’s Club of Cedar Grove is sponsoring its Mother’s Market at Cedar Grove High School. Mother’s Market is a giant indoor sale of children’s items. Over 40 families will be selling gently used clothing, toys, and accessories for babies, young children, expecting and new moms and grandmothers.  There will also be a selection of new & affordable products of interest to children & families. A $2 admission will be collected at the door to benefit The Seeing Eye.

Ballantine Green Festival
Saturday, Noon
412 Ferry St., Newark
FREE

Taking place in the parking lot of the former Ballantine Brewery complex, located between Oxford, Ferry and Freeman Streets. This cultural day of sustainability will feature live entertainers such as Rancho Folclórico “Dança na Eira” da Fundação Bernardino Coutinho, Ecuadorian Diaspora | Folklore from Ecuador, and Meletrix Jazz Band – games for kids – food – prizes – and much more! An exciting highlight will be the “Eco Village” where you can drop off your electronics and batteries for recycling, as well as partake in a host of exciting environmental demonstrations. Everyone is welcome to join this free event!

Global Hockey Legends For Sandy Relief
Saturday, 1 p.m.
Prudential Center
165 Mulberry St., Newark
$20

North American and Russian hockey legends will face-off April 13, 2013 at 1pm at Prudential Center for a charity game benefitting the Hurricane Sandy New Jersey Relief Fund. All proceeds from the game, featuring New Jersey Devils greats Ken Daneyko, Bruce Driver, Grant Marshall, Jim Dowd, and Sergei Brylin, among others, facing off against a squad of Russian legends including Vyacheslav Fetisov, Alexei Kasatonov, Valery Kamensky, Alexey Yashin and Darius Kasparaitis will support programs designed to address the unmet needs of New Jersey communities in the aftermath of Hurricane Sandy.

The Devils Alumni squad will be joined by fellow alums Bob Carpenter, Billy Guerin, Claude Lemieux, Randy McKay, Stephane Richer and Brendan Shanahan. Skating with the Devils will also be NHL Legends Ron Duguay, Brian Leetch and Brian Propp. Jointly, the North American players have won 25 Stanley Cups.

IWF Wrestling
Saturday, 7:30 p.m.
44 Park Ave., Nutley
$12

Its time to drop-kick cancer as the Independent Wrestling Federation returns with a family-friendly Live Event Fundraiser to benefit the American Cancer Society's Relay For Life of Nutley.

Newark Bears Bat Boy/Girl Clinic
Sunday, 10 a.m.
Riverfront Stadium
450 Broad St., Newark
$10

Kids will have the opportunity to learn how to be a professional bat boy/girl. If they learn, they may be selected to be an actual bat boy/girl at Newark Bears home games!

Tot Traditions at Temple Sholom of West Essex
Sunday, 10 a.m.
Temple Sholom of West Essex
760 Pompton Ave., Cedar Grove
FREE

Take time once a month for an hour  to explore the rich tapestry of Jewish Life with your toddler through song, dance, crafts, holiday foods, games and Hewbrew Language. You and your child will laugh, learn and love your time together. Each session will focus on a different Jewish Holiday and is led by Suzy Rosenberg, an experienced pre-school teacher. Please RSVP to the temple office.

Turtle Back Zoo Archival Exhibit
Sunday, All Day
Montclair Public Library
50 S. Fullerton Ave., Montclair
FREE

Throughout its history, the Essex County Turtle Back Zoo has been a beloved destination for children and families.  In celebrating its 50th Anniversary, the Zoo is proud to recognize our superb visitors, staff, and advocates in sustaining our community treasure.

From its humble start on June 3, 1963, the zoo has evolved into a leading educational and cultural venue. Now serving 600,000 visitors a year, the zoo continues its commitment to educational programming, conservation, and an unparalleled visitor experience.

The Essex County Turtle Back Zoo is proud to present this showcase to our shared communities as a small token of our appreciation.