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Where/When: At in Parsippany from 11 a.m. to 11 p.m. on Thursday, April 7.
Why Go: Because if you print on the flyer attached to the and present it at your visit to Chili’s, 10 percent of your bill will benefit the .
Pricing: How big is your appetite?
Where/When: From 6:30 p.m. to 7:30 p.m. on Thursday, April 7 at in Morristown.
Why Go: Because nutrition and image consultant Justin Mendoza, board-certified by the American Association of Drugless Practitioners and a graduate of the Institute for Integrative Nutrition in New York, will lead this workshop.
Pricing: $20, to register place a deposit at the front of the store.
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Where/When: At 7:30 p.m. on Thursday, April 7 at the .
Why Go: The group will discuss Kathryn Socket’s “The Help,” and newcomers are welcome.
Pricing: Free.
Where/When: Starting at 8 p.m. on Thursday, April 7 at the in Morristown.
Why Go: Because you like New Orleans jazz, or because you want to go out for a night of music.
Pricing: Tickets range from $32 to $47.
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Where/When: At 2 p.m. at the Morris County Library in Hanover on Friday, April 8.
Why Go: During April, the county library will be showing Oscar-nominated movies. The selection for April 8 is “The Town.”
Pricing: Free, seating on first-come, first-served basis.
Where/When: From 5 to 7 p.m. at in Madison on Friday, April 8.
Why Go: Because you’re interested in supporting a local author, or picking up a copy of Michael Bronco's "Man School," which focuses on the role that men play in the family.
Pricing: Free.
Where/When: From 6 p.m. to 10:30 p.m. at the on Friday, April 8.
Why Go: Longaberger baskets can be won by raffle or by playing bingo. The night will also include a 50/50 raffle and such other prizes as a Coach bag or an iPod Nano.
Pricing: $10 donation to reserve a seat, proceeds benefit the Jefferson Arts Committee.
Where/When: At 8 p.m. on Friday, April 8 at the in Morristown.
Why Go: Because Rosanne Cash, Johnny Cash’s daughter, isn’t just riding her father’s coattails; she has written some great hit songs herself.
Pricing: From $42 to $67, tickets are available online.
Where/When: From 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. on Saturday, April 9 at the .
Why Go: Where better to look for good deals than a garage sale?
Pricing: No admission.
Where/When: At 8 p.m. on Saturday, April 9 at the .
Why Go: Because Shindell, an American songwriter who has spent time studying in both a seminary and a Zen monastery, will perform. Mad Agnes will also perform in one of the group’s last concerts.
Pricing: $25.
Where/When: At 8 p.m. on Saturday, April 9 at the .
Why Go: Because Tony award nominee Robert Cuccioli of the Broadway productions of "Jekyll & Hyde," and "Les Miserables," and Suzzanne Douglas from the film "How Stella Got her Groove Back" will headline the event, and the proceeds will benefit the Bickford Theatre.
Pricing: Tickets range from $65 to $250.
Where/When: From non to 4 p.m. at the in Montville.
Why Go: Vendors will offer various products and a portion of all sales will benefit the American Cancer Society’s Relay For Life.
Pricing: Depends how much and what you buy!
Where/When: At 8 p.m. on Saturday, April 9 at the in Morristown.
Why Go: Because, according to the Community Theatre’s website, Perlman is “undeniably the reigning virtuoso of the violin.”
Pricing: Tickets range from $75 to $125 and are available online.
Where/When: Saturday, April 9 at 9 a.m. at in Bernards Township.
Why Go: You can grab your pole and fish for prizes in the newly stocked pond. Stories of the one that got away are optional.
Pricing: Free.
Where/When: Participants leave from the in Basking Ridge at 9 a.m. on Saturday, April 9 to travel to Western New Jersey and Eastern Pennsylvania.
Why Go: You'll enjoy melting snow as you see as many waterfalls as is possible in one day.
Pricing: $45 per person for general admission, $35 per senior
Where/When: Friday, April 8 through Sunday, April 10 at the the Villagers Theatre in Somerset. Friday and Saturday performances begin at 8 p.m. Sunday matinee is at 2 p.m.
Why Go: It's a southern slice of life's lessons in friendship and trust.
Pricing: $16 per adult, $14 per senior or student.
Where/When: Saturday, April 9 at 6 p.m. at the American Legion Hall in Hillsborough.
Why Go: Enjoy great games, prizes, music and food while benefiting the Hillsborough High School Band.
Pricing: $40 entrance fee. Cash bar available. Must be 21 or over to attend.
GRAB & GO KIDS PLANNER
Where/When: 2 p.m. at the on Thursday, April 7.
Why Go: Because “Diary of a Wimpy Kid” is a popular children’s series, and the movie is rated PG.
Pricing: Free.
Where/When: From 2 to 3:30 p.m. at the on Thursday, April 7.
Why Go: Because families will be given information on how to deal with diabetes.
Pricing: Free.
Where/When: At 7 p.m. on Thursday, April 7 and Friday, April 8 at in Butler.
Why Go: The St. Anthony’s Drama Players will perform “Willy Wonka and The Chocolate Factory.”
Pricing: Donations accepted.
Where/When: From 9:30 to 10:15 a.m. on Saturday, April 9 at in Oak Ridge.
Why Go: Because kids can enjoy music, stories and games and parent/guardian participation is required, so the whole family can enjoy itself.
Pricing: Free.
Where/When: From 10 a.m. to 11 a.m. at the in Madison on Saturday, April 9.
Why Go: Children age 6 or younger can make crafts and participate in this Easter egg hunt, as long as they are accompanied by adults.
Pricing: Free.
Where/When: From 12 p.m. to 2 p.m. on Saturday, April 9 at the .
Why Go: Because children ages five or older can make a coffee grounds imprint fossil.
Pricing: $3 per child, plus museum admission.
Where/When: At the from noon to 4 p.m. on Saturday, April 9.
Why Go: Because there will be vendors and fun events for all ages. Attendees can drop off unwanted electronics for recycling or fill a water bottle with high quality water, too.
Pricing: Free, but donations accepted.
Where/When: From 2 p.m. to 3 p.m. at the on Saturday, April 9.
Why Go: The Harmonium Choral Society and the Morristown Neighborhood House Children’s Chorus will perform songs from around the world for free.
Pricing: Free.
Where/When: At 1:30 p.m. and 4 p.m. on Sunday, April 10 at the in Morristown.
Why Go: Because the story of Christopher Robin and Pooh is a children’s classic, and this production is geared toward children ages four through 10.
Pricing: $12, tickets available online.
Where/When: At 2 p.m. on Sunday, April 10 at the in Madison.
Why Go: Eva Sklar will perform family-friendly songs about the sea. To register, call 973-377-2982, extension 14.
Pricing: Regular admission; $5 for adults; $3 for children 6 or older or seniors 62 or older; children 5 or younger are free.
Where/When: Saturday, April 9 from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. at in Basking Ridge.
Why Go: Because you want to impress the bunny with the best colored eggs in the basket!
Pricing: $30.
Where/When: Friday, April 8 at the .
Why Go: To create your own spring kite and catch a spring breeze
Pricing: Free.
Where/When: Saturday, April 9 at the cafeteria in Bridgewater. Seatings are at 8:30 a.m. and 10:30 a.m.
Why Go: It's an Easter extravaganza of games, prizes and a breakfast buffet cooked by culinary arts students. The bunny will hop by for pictures.
Pricing: $15 for an adult and one child, $5 per additional child.
Where/When: Saturday, April 9 at the Hillsborough Lowes.
Why Go: You can build an awesome sports pinball game to celebrate the start of spring sports.
Pricing: Free.
Where/When: Monday, April 11 at Basking Ridge's Rebel Hill Park at 11 a.m.
Why Go: To enjoy racing around with friends.
Pricing: Free.
Where/When: Wednesday, April 13 at the from 3 p.m. to 9 p.m.
Why Go: To support your Japanese peers in the wake of the recent earthquake and tsunami tragedy. Make paper cranes and help rebuild communities.
Pricing: Free
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