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Get Out: Learn Self Defense for Free This Weekend

A list of nearby activities for you and your family.

If you've ever wanted to learn how to defend yourselves, ladies, there's a local-and free-opportunity this weekend.

Master Kim's Tiger Tae Kwon Do is hosting a free self defense class this weekend. But don't worry, guys. We've got a few ideas of things for you to do too. Here's this week's Get Out:

Free Self Defense Class for Women
When/Where: Friday at 7:30 p.m. at
Why Go: Because women of all ages can learn easy techniques to defend themselves in potentially dangerous situations.
Cost: Free 

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"Water for Elephants" Showing
When/Where: Friday at 1 p.m. at the
Why Go: To see a movie for free about the bestselling book.
Cost: Free 

Job Seekers Class
When/Where: Saturday at 11 a.m. at the Why Go: The library will partner with the County College of Morris (CCM) and the NJ State Library to offer this class to job seekers who need help with their resumes, looking for jobs and submitting applications.
Cost: Free 

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When/Where: Saturday from noon to 2 p.m. on Waverly Place
Why Go: To get a glimpse of Patch's mobile newsroom as it travels up the East Coast. Meet members of the Patch team and receive a few free gifts.
Cost: Free


When/Where: 
Friday and Saturday 8 p.m., Sunday 2 p.m. at the .
Why Go: 
To see the story of the story of the woman who wrote 1960s classics like Chapel of Love and Da Doo Ron Ron.
Cost: 
$17 adults; $15 seniors and students.


When/Where: Friday, 8 p.m. at Mayo Performing Arts Center, Morristown
Why Go: You need a little funny to end a busy week.
Cost: $25


When/Where: Saturday, 8 p.m. at Morristown Unitarian Fellowship, Morris Township
Why Go: You want to support their charity efforts that night; you want to hear good music.
Cost: $20 (BYOB)


When/Where: Thursday at 11 a.m. at ShopRite, 808 Route 46, Parsippany
Why Go: To meet the resident dietitian, learn about a healthy way to eat and try new foods
Cost: Free

When/Where: Saturday at noon at the , 707 Route 46, Parsippany
Why Go: To get tips on finding the best summer camp for your kids from the New York Family and the American Camp Association 
Cost: Free


When/Where: Sunday, 7:30 p.m. at Mayo Performing Arts Center, Morristown
Why Go: You're curious about how potentially awesome a live reading of a graphic novel can be (and, if you're still not convinced, ).
Cost: $27 to $37

When/Where: Saturday, 10:30 a.m., , 55 Main St, Chatham
Why go: A chance for working moms to discuss the issues and problems you face with experts and peers.
Cost: $10


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