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'Reflections' From First Female Rabbi This Weekend

A list of nearby activities for you and your family.

Take a break from the holiday shopping this weekend. There's plenty for you and your family to do this weekend.

However, if you're still in the holiday spirit, we've got a few ideas for you. Check out this week's Get Out:

"Reflections on My Life as a Rabbi"
When/Where: Sunday at 9:30 a.m. at the
Why Go: To listen to Rabbi Sally J. Priesand, the first female formally ordained as a rabbi, speak about her experiences. The presentation is being sponsored by the Jewish Congregation of Kinnelon.
Cost: Free

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Zumba Class
When/Where: Thursday at 7:15 p.m. at 69 Carey Avenue, Butler
Why Go: To burn calories while dancing to latin-inspired music.
Cost: $5 for new students; $10 for everyone else.

Weekend Family Walk
When/Where: Saturday at 1 p.m. at
Why Go: To enjoy time with your children (all ages are invited) while walking the wooded area of Pyramid Mountain.
Cost: $2

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Breakfast With Santa and Vendor Shoppe
When/Where: Sunday at 10 a.m. at
Why Go: To have your kids take a photo with Santa, enjoy some breakfast and do some shopping.
Cost: $7 for adults; $5 for seniors; $5 for children 4+ and free for children under 4


When/Where: Saturday at 11 a.m., Madison Public Library
Why Go: Because the New Jersey author will read from his best-selling children's picture book, The Journey of the Noble Gnarble.
Cost: Free


When/Where: Saturday from 1-3 p.m. at Dewey's Comic City, 13 Park Ave., Madison
Why Go: Because the golden lariat will force you to admit: You love Wonder Woman.
Cost: Free


When/Where: Sunday at 2 p.m., Museum of Early Trades & Crafts, 9 Main St., Madison
Why Go: Take in the beauty of the season with harpist Odarka Stockert as she delights with enchanting melodies. 
Cost: $10 for Non-Members, $5 for Members.


Where/When:
Saturday and Sunday, 4:30-8 p.m. at  335 Reynolds Ave., Parsippany
Why Go:
To remember what Christmas really is all about
Cost:
Free


Where/When: Sunday at 2 p.m. at 215 Boulevard, Mountain Lakes
Why Go: There's nothing like singing a Handel aria, and when the Masterwork Chorus sings, every valley is exalted.
Cost: $10

Auditions at KPAC
Where/When: Saturday at  , 51 Mt. Bethel Road in Warren.
Why Go: Everyone wants to be a star—here a chance to shine in upcoming productions of "Seussical Jr." and "Rent." Kids ages 7-18 are invited to audition for "Seussical Jr."—auditions start at 9 a.m.  Auditions for "Rent" will be held from 1 p.m. to 4 p.m. for performers age 15 and above. Be prepared to sing and read for the auditions. For more information, call KPAC at 908-755-3400.
Cost:
Free to try.


When/Where
: Saturday; play at 11 a.m. or 2 p.m.; tea service at 1 p.m., Jefferson Senior Center, 54 Schoolhouse Rd., Oak Ridge
Why Go
: To see a great classic play and enjoy tea and crumpets
Cost
: Play - $5 per seat; tea - $5 per seat, by reservation. Call 973-663-3340 or email jcp2009@verizon.net

Kenny G: The Holiday Show
When/Where: Friday at 8 p.m., Mayo Performing Arts Center, Morristown
Why Go: Because Kenny G's jazzy clarinet gets you in the holiday spirit.
Cost: $57-97

Morristown EMS 3rd Annual Santa Run
When/Where: Saturday and Sunday starting at 10 a.m., all around Morristown
Why Go: You love Santa? Duh! Head to Longfellow's Deli from noon to 1 p.m. for a special Santa stop.
Cost: Free

The Nutcracker: A Timeless Tale Revisited
When/Where: Saturday, 2:30 p.m., Morristown High School
Why Go: Because it's the holidays. And, really, The Nutcracker is about as holiday as Charlie Brown's Christmas special.
Cost: $25

Holiday Style: A Capella and More
When/Where: Saturday, 3 p.m. at The College of St. Elizabeth
Why Go: You enjoy a capella, and excuses to get into the holiday spirit.
Cost: $20

Full Moon Hike
When/Where: Saturday, 6 p.m. at Jockey Hollow, Morristown National Historical Park
Why Go: You want to enjoy the beauty of late fall in Morris County. Hot cider and mulled wine will be served at the end!
Cost: $10


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