Walk, Run, Jog or Donate to Fight Cancer in Montville

There is a lot going on in the region this weekend, so there's no excuse to sit at home. Among our weekly suggestions, you can enjoy wine tasting in Chester, hold 'em like they do in Texas in Lake Hopatcong,  get a taste of India from photographs on display in Morristown or put on your running shoes in Montville to help save lives with the American Cancer Society. And if you have children, you surely need to check out this week's Grab and Go Kids' Planner below.

Where/When: June 10 from 4 p.m. to 6 a.m. at .
Why Go: Support this overnight fundraiser for the American Cancer Society by joining teams of people taking turns walking or running around the track, while also enjoying great music, a ballroom dance exhibition, a comedic hypnotist and more.
Pricing: You can make a donation here.

Where/When: June 10 from 6:30 to 8:30 p.m.  at .
Why Go: To enjoy fresh strawberries over vanilla ice cream, an assortment of fresh baked cakes and other desserts, and to help finance the Morristown Shelter’s monthly meat loaf dinners.
Pricing: $6 for adults, $5.50 for seniors, or $2.50 for children ages 3 through 12.

Where/When: June 10 from 1 to 2 p.m. at .
Why Go: Come learn a natural and healthy way to get your self back in balance.
Pricing: Free.

Where/When: From 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. on Saturday, June 11, at .
Why Go: Because clothes, sporting goods, toys and all sorts of baked goods will be for sale.
Pricing: However much you want to spend.

Where/When: From 7 to 9 p.m. on Thursday, June 9, at 93 Main St. in Bloomingdale.
Why Go: Come sample and shop from local businesswomen representing Mary Key, Stella & Dot Jewelery, Tastefully Simple and more.
Pricing: However much you want to spend.

Where/When: From to 1 to 5 p.m. on Saturday, June 11, at the  in Morris Township.
Why Go: To see more than 130 artifacts from the museum's costume collection, ranging from the 18th to 20th centuries.
Pricing: Museum admission is $10 for adults, and $7 for children or seniors. Members are admitted free, as are children under age 3.

Where/When: From 2:30 to 4 p.m. on Sunday, June 12, at the  in Morris Township.
Why Go: To see a choral chamber ensemble comprised of 16 of the Masterwork Chorus’ finest singers. 
Pricing: $5.

Where/When: At 8 p.m. on Friday, June 10, at  in Morristown.
Why Go: To see music icons The Monkees perform hits like “I’m a Believer,”“Daydream Believer” and “Last Train to Clarksville.”
Pricing: Tickets range from $57 to $97.

Where/When: From 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. on Friday and Saturday, June 10 and 11, at  in Morris Township.
Why Go: To see how transportation has evolved over the past century and enjoy interactive displays of what it was like to drive a horse-drawn carriage and a 1922 Model T Ford, among other vehicles.
Pricing: $6 for adults, $5 for seniors, $4 for children (6-14), $2 for children (2-3).

Where/When: At 8 p.m. on Friday, June 10, at 100 South St. in Morristown.
Why Go: To spend your Friday night laughing at Brian Regan, one of the premier comedians in the country.
Pricing: $50 to $60

Where/When: At 2 p.m. on Saturday, June 11, at the  in Madison.
Why Go: Because Molière’s enduring comedic masterpiece about the hypocrisy of polite society sounds like a great Saturday night out. 
Pricing: Tickets range from $32 to $55.

Where/When: From 10 a.m. to 7 p.m. on Friday and Saturday, June 10 and 11, at  in Madison.
Why Go: To boost your summer reading experience by grabbing as many books as you and your family want.
Pricing: However much you’d like to spend.

Where/When: From 2 to 4 p.m. on Friday and Saturday, June 10 and 11, at 300 Main St. in Madison.
Why Go: Grab the kids and take them to meet Parishioner Cindy Kane Trumbore, who will be signing her new picture book, The Mangrove Tree.
Pricing: $19.95.

Where/When: From 8:45 to 10 a.m. on Saturday, June 11, at the  in Madison.
Why Go: To enjoy a nice spring walk and meet some new friends.
Pricing: $12 donation, or $10 for seniors.

Where/When: From 9 a.m. to 6 p.m. on Sunday, June 12, at 314 Shunpike Rd. in Chatham.
Why Go: If you want to see some youth lax, this is the place to be. Refreshments, T-shirts and lacrosse items will be available to purchase.
Pricing: Free.

Where/When: At 6:30 p.m. on Friday at 8 Ridgeline Dr. in Long Valley.
Why Go: To have a fun girls' night out enjoying free wine and cheese, plus shopping for affordable fashion while supporting a good cause. 
Pricing: $7

Where/When: From 7 to 10 p.m. on Friday, June 10, at .
Why Go To check out some local musicians and help support the American Cancer Society.
Pricing: $5

Where/When: From 7 to 9 p.m. on Saturday, June 11, at the .
Why Go: Bring the entire family to enjoy music, coffee and an assortment of baked goods.
Pricing: Free.

Where/When: From 5 to 9 p.m. on Sunday, June 12, at the  in Parsippany
Why Go: Because a dinner buffet is a great way to finish up your weekend.
Pricing: How much do you think you can eat?

Where/When: At 5 p.m. on Saturday, June 11, at the .
Why Go: Because you get to enjoy a nice dinner, while participating in a fundraiser to help preserve one of Parsippany’s oldest historic sites.
Pricing: $40.

Where/When: From 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. on Sunday, June 12, at  in Wayne.
Why Go: To have an informative Sunday afternoon learning about the arts of woodcarving, drawing, watercolor painting and clay sculpting.
Pricing: Free.

Where/When: From 6:30 to 9 p.m. Thursday, June 9, at the Senior Resource Center, 50 Rte. 24 in Chester.
Why Go: Because it’s a wine tasting event, catered by a number of local restaurants.
Pricing: $50.

Where/When: At 7 p.m. on Saturday, June 11, at the Darress Theatre in Boonton.
Why Go: Because a night featuring an all-star cast of talented musicians, bringing all generations together to celebrate the timeless music and magic of The Beatles sounds like a good time.      
Pricing: $30 in advance, $35 at the door.

Where/When: From 3 to 4:30 p.m. on Sunday, June 12, at  in Oak Ridge.
Why Go: To enjoy a program that draws songs from each spring and summer concert since 2001.
Pricing: $8 for adults, $4 for children.

Where/When: From 5:30 to 9:30 p.m. on Friday, June 10, at  in Glasser.
Why Go: A night of karaoke is always tempting. 
Pricing: Free.

Where/When: At 5:15 p.m. on Saturday, June 11, at  in Hopatcong.
Why Go: Because you have a chance of winning the $1,000 first prize in this Texas Hold Em tournament.
Pricing: $75.

Where/When: From noon to 1 p.m. on Sunday, June 12, at the Center for Spiritual Living, 331 Mount Kemble Ave. in Morristown.
Why Go: To take some time out on your Sunday afternoon to come see new photo works by Parvathi Kumar.
Pricing: Free.

When/Where: Competition begins at 8:30 a.m. on Sunday, June 12, at  in Basking Ridge. Drill team performance begins at 1 p.m.
Why Go: Come cheer and watch adult riders show off their skills. 
Pricing: Free.

When/Where: At 7 p.m. on Thursday, June 9, at  in Basking Ridge.
Why Go: You can choose your stride in an exciting 5K race while taking strides to end homelessness among veterans.
Pricing: $25 for 5K, $10 for 1-mile walk.

When/Where: From 7:30 to 9 p.m. on Thursday, June 9, at the  in Warren.
Why Go: Warren resident Bob Marino will serenade you with a love song and his smile will woo you.
Pricing: Free.

When/Where: At 2 p.m. on Saturday, June 11, at the Long Hill Township Library in Gillette.
Why Go: To learn the 3 Rs of successful gardening and increase the value of your landscape investments.
Pricing: Free. 

When/Where: From 2 to 4 p.m. on Thursday, June 9, at  in Bridgewater.
Why Go: To meet celebrity chef Tyler Florence and get an autograph. His new food-friendly wines will be available for tasting.
Pricing: Free.

When/Where: At 6 p.m. on Friday, June 10, at  in Bridgewater.
Why Go: To put some mystery into your evening with a five-course dinner and a little murder among neighbors.
Pricing: $65 per person.

When/Where: At 8 p.m. on Friday and Saturday and at 2 p.m on Sunday, June 10-12, at the  in Hillsborough. 
Why Go: To laugh a little with a gentle comedy that lightens the heart and uplifts the soul.
Pricing: $17 for adults. $15 for seniors and students.

(Almost) Summer in Sourland Hike
When/Where: From 10:30 a.m. to 1 p.m. on Saturday, June 11, at  in Hillsborough.
Why Go: For young professionals, ages 21 through 39 years old, to get out, get some exercise, and make new friends. An invitation for drinks and a late lunch is optional but always fun.  
Pricing: $5 to $10 for New Jersey Young Professionals members, or $20 for non-members.

When/Where: From 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. on Saturday, June 11, at Colonial Park in Somerset.
Why Go: To celebrate the re-opening of the Rose Garden with the warmth of the summer sun and the beauty of more than 3,000 roses. There is something for everyone with lectures, demonstrations, and a plant sale. Take time to smell the roses.
Pricing: Free. Donations are appreciated. 

When/Where: From 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. on Sunday, June 12, at  in Basking Ridge.
Why Go: To grab your sneakers and run to breathe. Proceeds benefit the Boomer Esiason Foundation and the cystic fibrosis community. There is a 5K run for all ages and a track-and-field competition for children kindergarten through eighth grade.
Pricing: $25 for race day entrants.

When/Where: At 7 p.m. on Saturday, June 11, at  in Hillsborough.
Why Go: It is an evening of talent as student-written and -directed one-act plays are performed by HHS's finest.
Pricing: $10 per ticket.

When/Where: On Friday from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m., Saturday from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m., and Sunday from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m., June 10-12, at the Garden State Exhibit Center in Somerset.
Why Go: Because it is the next evolution of anime convention. There will special guests, contests, music, fashion shows, and even a Cosplay human chess game. In the not so distant future anime fandom is everywhere and everyone is an Otaku.
Pricing: $35 to $60.

GRAB & GO KIDS PLANNER

Where/When: From 6 to 10 p.m. on Friday and 3 to 11 p.m. on Saturday, June 10 and 11, at .
Why Go: There will be rides for children and adults of all ages, as well as games of chance like the number wheels you've seen at the Jersey shore boardwalks. 
Pricing: $25.

Where/When: At 12:30 p.m. on Saturday, June 11, at the  in Morris Township.
Why Go: The Bayers Children’s Theatre ends its 2010-11 series with this classic story of a bull who wouldn't fight. It's told by giant puppets in a narrated ballet with a larger-than-life bull, masked dancers and specialized mechanical figures.
Pricing: $8 to $10.

Where/When: At 1 p.m. on Sunday, June 12, at  in Chatham.
Why Go: With the help of a naturalist, kids ages 7 through 10 will attempt to figure out what animals have been around, and what they’ve been doing.
Pricing: $3.

Where/When: At 10 a.m. on Saturday, June 11, at  in Chatham.
Why Go: Kids ages 2 through 6 will enjoy an informative hike around  in Chatham.
Pricing: $2

Where/When: On Friday at 8 p.m., Saturday at 3 p.m., and Sunday at 3 and 7 p.m., June 10-12, at the .
Why Go: To take the family out and enjoy Lewis Carroll’s classic story, adapted by Madge Miller and directed by Kari A. Cooper.
Pricing: $10.

Where/When: From 7 to 11 p.m. on Friday and Saturday, June 10 and 11, at 214 West Mill Road in Long Valley.
Why Go To send your kids, grades 7 through 12, to have fun in a supervised atmosphere, where they can play sports, games, music and more. Fridays are for high school students, and Saturdays are for middle school students.
Pricing: Free.

Where/When: From 10 a.m. to noon on Friday, June 10, at Mount Tabor Country Club.
Why Go: Moms and their kids who live in the neighborhoods districted to attend Mount Tabor, Intervale, East Lake, Lake Parsippany and Littleton elementary schools can come by for a casual meet-and-greet including snacks and beverages for moms and kids, goody bags for moms and games and activities for the kids.
Pricing: Free.

Where/When: From 7 to 8:30 p.m. on Friday, June 10, at  in Oak Ridge.
Why Go: Children from kindergarten through fifth grade and their families can enjoy an evening of games, hot dogs and marshmallows around the campfire.
Pricing: Free.

Where/When: At 4 p.m. on Thursday, June 9, at the .
Why Go: Your first-grader will enjoy an afternoon of stories of crafts at the public library.
Pricing: Free

When/Where: At 10:30 a.m. on Saturday, June 11, at  in Basking Ridge.
Why Go: Because kids and family will learn how to aid the survival of the New Jersey bats.
Pricing: Free. 

When/Where: At 10 a.m. on Saturday, June 11, at Lowe's in Hillsborough.
Why Go: This awesome project is fun to build and part of the Build and Grow Clinic. You will be right on par with a Father's Day gift created with your own two hands.
Pricing: Free, but registration is required.

When/Where: At 9:30 a.m. on Saturday, June 11, at in Hillsborough.
Why Go: To run, swing, slide, and make new friends in a brand new park. The specially designed play equipment is for all children, those with and without special needs. 
Pricing: Free.

When/Where: From 1 to 3 p.m. on Sunday, June 12, at Michael's in Bridgewater.
Why Go: To honor Dad with a heartfelt gift you designed yourself.
Pricing: Free with purchase of a tie or T-shirt.

When/Where: At 11 a.m. to noon or 1 to 2 p.m. on Sunday, June 12, at in Bridgewater.
Why Go: It is a grand slam of learning to cook. Go to bat with Dad to make cheddar beef sliders and root beer floats. Love and laughter is always a good recipe.
Pricing: $10 per child and parent or $5 per child and parent with shoppers' club card. 

When/Where: From 10 a.m. to noon on Thursday, June 9, at in Warren.
Why Go: For preschool children to ride scooters and trikes, run and play and make new friends. The playgroup is non-denominational.
Pricing: Free.