Community Corner
Get Out: Learn How to Compost, Celebrate St. Paddy's
A list of nearby activities for you and your family this weekend.
This week's weather may have tricked you into thinking it's already spring. Why not keep the warm-weather feelings going by learning about vegetable gardening and composting?
You could do that this weekend, or you could celebrate St. Patrick's Day locally. Here's a look at what's going on in this week's Get Out:
Finnegan's Wake
When/Where: Friday at 7 p.m. at 65 Hamburg Turnpike in Butler
Why Go: The St. Anthony's Knights of Columbus & Columbiettes will be hosting a traditional Irish dinner and comedy event in honor of St. Patrick's Day at the Knights of Columbus.
Cost: $45
Find out what's happening in Tri-Borowith free, real-time updates from Patch.
Composting Class
When/Where: Saturday at 11 a.m. at
Why Go: To learn about composting, what bins you should use, how to store scraps and the effect of weather and wildlife.
Cost: Free
Laying Out Your Garden
When/Where: Saturday at 1 p.m. at
Why Go: Local Farmer Allison Hosford will speak about vegetable gardening.
Cost: Free
Find out what's happening in Tri-Borowith free, real-time updates from Patch.
Taking Care of Your Computer Part 3
When/Where: Thursday at 7 p.m. at the
Why Go: This is the third part of a lecture series by Tedd Whittemore. In this part, Whittemore discusses where to purchase quality computer software and equipment.
Cost: Free
Meet Montville and Tri-Boro Patch Local Editor at "Office Hours"
When/Where: Friday at 4 p.m. - 7 p.m. at in Montville
Why Go: To meet new Montville Patch Local Editor Ariana Cohn-Sheehan and learn all about the site, how to claim your business' free page and more.
Cost: Free
Little Mustangs Pre-school Signup
When/Where: Thursday at 11:30 a.m. at
Why Go: The pre-school involves a learning labratory associated with the high school Child Development Class so you can find care for your kids while helping educatate Montville's high school students.
Cost: $60
Graffiti Class
When/Where: Saturday at 9:30 a.m. at
Why Go: To learn how about the art of graffiti from some experts.
Cost: $15
When/Where: Saturday at 3 p.m. and 8 p.m. at Mayo Performing Arts Center, Morristown
Why Go: You want to celebrate the actual St. Pat's Day with music, song and dance.
Cost: $32 to $57
When/Where: Sunday, 8:30 a.m. from Loantaka Reservation, Morris Township
Why Go: You want to welcome your Sunday morning with an energizing ride.
Cost: Free
When/Where: Sunday from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. at Morristown Jewish Center
Why Go: You're a lady that fancies herself a fantastic Mah Jong player.
Cost: $25
When/Where: Sunday, 12:30 p.m. to 7:30 p.m. at Morristown-Beard, Morris Township
Why Go: You want to support the family of Gerry Reilly and its charitable services toward Special Olympics.
Cost: Free
When/Where: Sunday, 1 p.m. at Loantaka Reservation, Morris Township
Why Go: Because you like to give back by picking up trash.
Cost: Free
When/Where: Sunday, 2 p.m. at the Morris County Library, Morris Township
Why Go: You like what you see, and want to meet the artist that made it.
Cost: Free
When/Where: Sunday, 6 to 9 p.m. at Zebu Forno, Morristown
Why Go: You like your art over pizza.
Cost: $10 for two slices of pizza, one drink, three hours with model.
When/Where: Sunday, 7 p.m. at Speedwell Family Chiropractic Center, Morris Plains
Why Go: You want to see this movie and discuss it with others over snacks.
Cost: Free
When/Where: Friday and Saturday at 8 p.m., 23 N Passaic Ave, Chatham
Why Go: See this quintessentially American story acted out by the Chatham Community Players on closing weekend.
Price: $20
When/Where: Friday at 5 p.m.,
Why Go: See the best musicians Chatham has to offer, with special guests La Guns.
Price: $15
St. Patrick's Day Dinner
When/Where: Saturday at 7:30 p.m., St. Patrick Church, 41 Oliver St., Chatham
Why Go: Because where better to celebrate this saint than at the church named for him?
Price: $5
Get more local news delivered straight to your inbox. Sign up for free Patch newsletters and alerts.