Community Corner

Benefit Concert, Big Bike Rides This Weekend

Also, celebrate community health or cheer on the roller derby girls.

It seems like, as we have moved into September, the number of events happening in the area have exploded. Not that the Morristown area is ever completely quiet, but, man. There's a lot to do this weekend.


When/Where: Friday, 6 to 8:30 p.m., Temple B'nai Or, Morristown
Why Go: You're considering joining this temple and want to "try before you buy."
Cost: Free

Electric Vehicle Show
When/Where: Friday at 6 p.m. at the Wagner Farm Arboretum in Warren.
Why Go: It's an evening sponsored by the New Jersey Electric Auto Association, with a chance to test drive an electric vehicle, namely either the brand new 2013 Ford Focus EV or 2013 Ford C-Max Plug-in hybrid. Plus other vehicles will be on display.
Cost: Free


When/Where: Friday, 6:30 p.m. on the Green in Morristown
Why Go: You want to see the dancing and join in on the worship service afterward
Cost: Free

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When/Where: Saturday, 8 a.m. to 1 p.m., Railroad Plz & Fairmount Ave, Chatham
Why Go: Pick up your weekly fresh produce and measure your sunflower for the competition at the Farmers Market.
Cost: Bring your wallet


When/Where: Saturday, starting at 9 a.m. at Headquarters Plaza, Morristown
Why Go: You want to learn about your health and services offered.
Cost: Free

When/Where: Saturday, 9 a.m., from Morristown Running Company
Why Go: Cycling's not your thing, but running is!
Cost: Free

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When/Where: Saturday, 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. at the Urban Farm at Lafayette, Morristown
Why Go:  and can't make the Morristown's Farmers Market on Sunday.
Cost: Bring your wallet

When/Where: Saturday, 9 a.m., , Fairmount Ave & Railroad Plz, Chatham
Why Go: Bring your easel and paints and enjoy a day of painting with your fellow local artists at Chatham's Reasoner Park
Cost: Free


When/Where: Saturday, 1 p.m. at Frelinghuysen Arboretum, Morris Township
Why Go: You want to learn from a pro how to present the perfect tablescape
Cost: $25


When/Where: Saturday, 6:30 p.m. at Inline Morristown
Why Go: You want to see your favorite derby girls in action!
Cost: $12


When/Where: Saturday, 8 p.m. at Mayo Performing Arts Center, Morristown
Why Go: You want to see the guitar great in his natural environment—on stage!
Cost: $39 to $59


When/Where: Sunday starting at 7 a.m. in Morristown
Why Go: You're either riding in this "gran" bike event benefiting one of several charities, or want to watch as others participate.
Cost: $90 to participate, free to cheer for participants

When/Where: Sunday, 8:30 a.m. to 2 p.m. in Morristown
Why Go: You want to eat fresh.
Cost: Bring your wallet


When/Where: Sunday starting at 10 a.m. from Presbyterian Church in Morristown
Why Go: You want to worship at the church, then follow a festive stilt band as they walk over to the Parish House.
Cost: Free


When/Where: Sunday from noon to 5 p.m. at Fosterfields Living Historical Farm, Morris Township
Why Go: You want to have some outdoor fun the old-fashioned way!
Cost: $4-$8

Free Tickets for Grandparents with the Somerset Patriots
When/Where: Sunday at 1:05 p.m. at in Bridgewater.
Why Go: Because the Somerset Patriots will play against the Lancaster Barnstormers again, and it's Grandparents Day at the ballpark, with grandparents getting in for free.
Cost: $9.50, or higher depending on seats


When/Where: Sunday starting at 6 p.m. at Dark Horse Lounge, Morristown
Why Go: You may be a suitable bone marrow donor for 6-year-old Jake. Even if you're not, you want to enjoy good music and good times while helping a good cause.
Cost: Free admission


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