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Who: Tweens and up.
What: West Orange HS’s Drama Club presents Hairspray, the musical based on John Waters film.
Where: West Orange High School, 51 Conforti Road, West Orange, NJ.
When: Thursday,March 31 at 7:30 pm / Friday, April 1 at 7:30 pm/ Saturday, April 2 at 7:30 pm / Sunday, April 3 at 2 pm.
Cost: $10 in advance; $15 at the door. Purchase online here.

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Who: All ages.
What: Make paper flowers, paint rocks and min masterpieces and more! Each week will feature a brand new project that you’ll definitely want to join in on!
Where: Just Kidding Around, 507 Bloomfield Avenue, Montclair, NJ.
When: Every Thursday from 5 pm – 6 pm.
Cost: For more information or to reserve your spot, call 973.233.9444.

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Who: Parents of preschool and elementary aged children.
What: Local experienced psychologists Daniel H. Gallagher, Ph.D. and Neal Litinger, Ph.D. will be coaching parents in positive parenting techniques and strategies in these workshops. Topics will include stress/anxiety for kids and parents, pro-active discipline approaches, workable behavior plans, calmer bedtimes, and parental consistency and more.
Where: Education Center, 434 Millburn Avenue, Millburn, NJ.
When: Thursdays March 24, 31, and April 7 from 9:30 am to 11:30 am.
Cost: $20 per session or $45 for all three sessions. Register by logging into MSPEC’s website and downloading the Registration Form. For questions, send an email.

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Who: Adults: parents, coaches, athletic directors.
What: Luncheon to educate the community about sports concussions.
Where: Montclair Golf Club, 25 Prospect Avenue, West Orange, NJ.
When: Wednesday, March 30 from 11:30 am – 2 pm.
Cost: Tickets begin at $50. Complimentary tickets are being made available to parents, coaches and athletic directors from qualifying organizations. Learn more, or register online.

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Who: Ages 4-7
What: Get all that energy up and working for your child! Specialized for boys, however all are welcome. Using the idea of superheros and superpowers to learn about self within the nonviolent approach of yoga.
Where: Mia Yoga at The Wellness Loft, 89 Walnut Street, Montclair, NJ, 07042.
When: Tuesdays 4:30 pm – 5:30 pm.
Cost: $100 for 8 week series. Drop in classes $15 each.
*Donation only class on March 22nd.

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Who: All ages.
What: Get a silhouette of your child in just 5 minutes by artist Clay Rice.
Where: The Red Balloon, 350 Springfield Ave., Summit, NJ.
When: Tuesday, March 29 from 10 am – 5 pm.
Cost: $42 per person for 2 copies. Framing is also available. Call 908.273.1776 to schedule an appointment.

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Who: All ages.
What: See two classic ballets performed by some of Russia’s most elite dancers! Mikhail Fokine’s Chopiniana is an interpretation of romantic themes and moods in Chopin’s Seventh Waltz. Romeo and Juliet is based on Shakespeare’s famous tragedy with original choreography by Marius Petipa with a Tchaikovsky score.
Where: Community Theatre, 100 South Street, Morristown, NJ.
When: Saturday, March 26 at 8 pm
Cost: Tickets available for $27-57 per person. Click here for information and online ticketing.

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Who: All ages.
What: Annual celebration of art featuring approximately 120 pieces of art from Millburn students.
Where: Paper Mill Playhouse, 22 Brookside Drive, Millburn, NJ.
When: Monday, March 28 from 6 pm – 8 pm.
Cost: Free.

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Who: All ages.
What: The Emmy winning Saturday morning cartoon series is coming to the stage for one of the most education, energetic musicals yet!
Where: JCC Metro West Maurice Levin Theatre, 760 Northfield Avenue, West Orange, NJ.
When: Sunday, March 27 at 3 pm.
Cost: Regular admission: $16 / Seniors (65+) and students: $13 / Groups of 10 or more: $12 each. Click here for information and online ticketing.

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Who: Families with ages 8 and up.
What: David Gonzalez – master storyteller, poet, musician, and actor combined in one – is bringing the classic story of sleeping beauty to life with a unique twist and captivating narration and piano accompaniment. Gonzalez’s performance is hilarious and features audience participation that makes every audience member a part of the story.
Where: NJPAC, 1 Center Street, Newark, NJ.
When: Sunday, March 27 at 2 pm.
Cost: Tickets on sale for $20 or $22 per person. Click here to purchase tickets online.

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Who: Ages 2-12 accompanied by an adult.
What: Infinity Sock is a unique performance of live music and animated illustrations by Morgan Taylor that follow the story of Gustafer Yellowgold as he looks for the toe end of the longest sock in the universe.
Where: Cinema Arts Centre, 423 Park Avenue, Huntington, NY.
When: Sunday, March 27 at 12 pm.
Cost: $12. Click here for tickets and information or call 631.423.FILM.

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Who: All ages.
What: The Strollers of Maplewood are holding two weeks of performances about a garbage dump that comes hip-hopping to life! This production features the talents of actors ranging from children to adults and puppets made from recycled objects.
Where: The Burgdorff Center for the Performing Arts, 10 Durand Road, Maplewood, NJ.
When: Sunday, March 27 at 2 pm.
Cost: $7 each. Click here for online ticketing and information or call the box office at 800.838.3006.

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Who: Kids in grades 1- 6 with and adult.
What: Dye and decorate eggs using recycled natural materials and then enjoy a tour of the 1796 Israel Crane House. Wear your egg-dying clothes for a fun experience at a great old house. Cosponsored by the Adult School of Montclair.
Where: Montclair Historical Society, 108 Orange Road, Montclair, NJ 07042.
When: Sunday, March 27 from 1 to 3 pm
Cost: $20 for adult and child, includes the cost of supplies.  Register online here.

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Who: All ages.
What: Created by the same composers of Dora the Explorer, the Funkey Monkeys are a group of professional musicians and comedians.
Where: Bergen PAC, 30 North Van Brunt Street, Englewood, NJ.
When: Sunday, March 27 at 1 pm and 4 pm.
Cost: $17 per person. Buy 3 for $36. Click here for information and online ticketing.

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Who: Little Kids.
What: Meet David Soman & Jacky Davis, authors of the Ladybug Girl Series
Where: Watchung Booksellers, 54 Fairfield Street, Montclair, NJ, 07042.
When: Sunday, March 27 at 1 pm.
Cost: Free.

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Who: All ages.
What: The Emmy winning Saturday morning cartoon series is coming to the stage for one of the most education, energetic musicals yet!
Where: JCC Metro West Maurice Levin Theatre, 760 Northfield Avenue, West Orange, NJ.
When: Sunday, March 27 at 1 pm.
Cost: Regular admission: $16 / Seniors (65+) and students: $13 / Groups of 10 or more: $12 each. Click here for information and online ticketing.

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Who: Families with children ages 6 months – 7.
What: Get movin’ and groovin’ with some post-nap and pre-dinner afternoon fun with Baby Loves Disco. BLD will be transforming La Posisson Rogue into a baby-proof disco club filled with music spun and mixed by real DJs using classic 70s and 80s disco tunes that are sure to get you and your kiddies up and dancing. Baby Loves Disco Lemonade Tour 2010 sponsored by H&M and proceeds go to the Alex’s Lemonade Stand Foundation to help raise money for children’s cancer research.
Where: Le Poisson Rouge, 158 Bleecker Street, New York, NY.
When: Sunday, March 27 from 12 pm – 3 pm.
Cost: General admission: $20. Family 4 Packs available for $60. Click here to buy tickets.

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Who: Basketball fans of all ages.
What: FanFest will include live musical performances, guest DJs, interactive basketball games, agility and skills challenges, “Pop-A-Shot,” face painting, temporary tattoos, a Beer Garden, local food vendors, official NCAA^® merchandise, “Made in Newark” merchandise and more!
Where: Championship Plaza, adjacent to the Prudential Center, Newark, NJ.
When: Sunday, March 27 from 12 pm – 7 pm.
Cost: Free.

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Who: Kids ages 3 (potty-trained) – kindergarten.
What: Drop your kids off for a super fun Sunday. Kids will enjoy spring themed activities, such as art, cupcake decorating, swiming, gym games and more.
Where: The Geyer Family YMCA, 159 Glenridge Avenue, Montclair, NJ, 07042.
When: Sunday, March 27 from 11 am – 3 pm.
Cost: $35 for member families / $45  for non member families / $15 for each additional sibling. Please call 973.783.7640 for more details.

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Who: School-aged kids.
What:The Writers Circle is coming to Madison and is offering kids a Free Introductory session. Madison classes begin in May.
Where: Sages Pages, 300 Main Street, Madison, NJ.
When: Sunday, March 27 from 11 am – 12:30 pm.
Cost: Free.

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Who: Children and adults.
What: Two free introductory creative writing workshop sessions by The Writers Circle.
Where: Sages Pages, 300 Main Street, Madison, NJ.
When: Sunday, March 27 at 11 am – 12:30 pm for children and 1 pm – 2:30 pm for adults.
Cost: Free. Advanced registration suggested. Call 973.243.7899 or email for information or to register.

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Who: All ages.
What: The Emmy winning Saturday morning cartoon series is coming to the stage for one of the most education, energetic musicals yet!
Where: JCC Metro West Maurice Levin Theatre, 760 Northfield Avenue, West Orange, NJ.
When: Saturday, March 26 at 8 pm.
Cost: Regular admission: $16 / Seniors (65+) and students: $13 / Groups of 10 or more: $12 each. Click here for information and online ticketing.

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Who: Ages 4 and up.
What: Get a little summer in your winter! Play limbo and tropical activities! Lay on a beach towel and pretend you’re sunbathing in the warm summer sun! Pizza and tropical beverages will be served and make your own Tropical Sundae!
Where: It’s Sew Crafty, 1860 Springfield Avenue, Maplewood, NJ.
When: Saturday, March 26 from 5 pm to 6:30 pm.
Cost: $35 for 1 child and $30 each for two or more. Call 862.205.7239 to register or for more information.

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Who: All ages.
What: Oasis,a steel orchestra band, will perform in this benefit concert hosted by Joel Elder of Boy Scout Troop 12 of Montclair, to collect goods for the Mariners of the Seamen’s Institute in Port Elizabeth, NJ.
Where: Lacordaire Academy Elementary School, 153 Lorraine Avenue, Montclair, NJ, 07043.
When: Saturday, March 26 at 4 pm.
Cost: Bring one or many of the follwing items: toothbrushes, toothpaste, unscented colorless lip balm, chewing gum, unscented hyperallergenic lotion (3 – 4oz bottles), microwavable popcorn, playing cards and Sudoko.

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Who: All ages.
What: Arthur A. Levine, publisher of many loved children’s books, will be speaking about the groundbreaking and classic books he is associated with. These books include:  Goodnight Gorilla, Officer Buckle and Gloria, the Redwall Series, The Golden Compass, Harry Potter and more! Mr. Levine will also be reading from his new picture book Monday is One Day. Copies of his new book will be available for purchase and signing, courtesy of Watchung Booksellers.
Where: Montclair Public Library Auditorium, 50 South Fullerton Avenue, Montclair, NJ.
When: Saturday, March 26 at 2 pm.
Cost: Free.

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Who: All ages.
What: The Strollers of Maplewood are holding two weeks of performances about a garbage dump that comes hip-hopping to life! This production features the talents of actors ranging from children to adults and puppets made from recycled objects.
Where: The Burgdorff Center for the Performing Arts, 10 Durand Road, Maplewood, NJ.
When: Saturday, March 26 at 2 pm.
Cost: $7 each. Click here for online ticketing and information or call the box office at 800.838.3006.

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Who: Ages 2-12 accompanied by an adult.
What: Infinity Sock is a unique performance of live music and animated illustrations by Morgan Taylor that follow the story of Gustafer Yellowgold as he looks for the toe end of the longest sock in the universe.
Where: DR2 Theatre, 103 East 15^th Street, New York, NY.
When: Saturday, March 26 at 11 am and 1 pm.
Cost: $25 for adults / $20 for children. Click here for online ticketing. For Group Sales call 646.747.7400.

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Who: Biking families.
What: A fun family bike ride hosted by SOMbike, South Orange Maplewood Bicycle Coalition.
Where:  Baird Center Parking lot, 5 Mead St., South Orange.
When: Saturday, March 26 at 10 am.
Cost: Free.

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Who: Little Kids.
What: Meet the author of  This Tree Counts and This Tree 123.
Where: Watchung Booksellers, 54 Fairfield Street, Montclair, NJ, 07042.
When: Saturday, March 26 at 10 am.
Cost: Free.

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Who: Little kids.
What: Bring the kids into any Lowe’s store and build a FREE wooden project. Each participant also receives a free apron, goggles, a project themed patch, and a certification of merit upon completion of their project.
Where: Your local Lowe’s:
1721 Morris Avenue, Union, NJ.
When: Saturday, March 26 at 10 am.
Cost: Free.

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Who: Baseball fans of all ages.
What: Opening Day parade and celebration for the Glen Ridge Athletic Association. The Mayor and the Glen Ridge Band will be there to help celebrate.
Where: Glenfield Park, entrance on Glenfield at Woodland Avenue (new turf field), Glen Ridge, NJ.
When: Saturday, March 26. Parade starts at 10 am sharp!
Cost: Free.

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Who: All ages.
What: Volunteers wanted to help plant spring flowers in our flowerpots in Downtown Maplewood Village. Please bring gardening tools and gloves. We’ll have the flowers and soil. Welcome spring by helping to beautify our lovely Village. A volunteer clean up will also be held that morning. Individuals, Scouts, school and church groups are welcome.
Where: Maplewood Village, Maplewood Ave & Highland Pl, Maplewood, NJ. (Meet In Ricalton Square)
When: Saturday, March 26 from 9 am – 11:30 am.
Cost: Free.

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Who: Teens.
What: Enjoy Hayate Combat Butler (eps 1-4) – 16-year-old Hayate is really down on his luck. His unemployed parents are good-for-nothings who waste the money on gambling. One day, his parents have racked up a huge gambling debt that they had to sell Hayate to the yakuza for the value of his organs. In a desperate attempt to avoid that fate, Hayate decides to become a “bad guy” and kidnap someone to be held for ransom, but his efforts to do so are mistaken as a confession of love by the girl he targets.
Where: Sugee!, 107 Watchung Ave, Montclair, NJ, 07042.
When: Friday, March 25 at 7:30 pm.
Cost: $5. Refreshments included

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Who: Special needs children with parents/caregivers.
What: Ann Wild presents a musical program that provides an accepting and stimulating environment for children with special needs.
Where: West Orange Public Library, 46 Mount Pleasant Avenue, West Orange, NJ.
When: Friday, March 25 at 4:30 pm.
Cost: Free with advance registration. Space it limited. Click here to register.

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Who: Toddlers.
What:  New toddler program called ”Make and Shake,” which is a one hour class where kids will make a simple instrument for the first half hour, then use it to play music and keep the beat with some groovy tunes and songs with Alisa Harmon of “Harmonize, Rock and Groove!”
Where: StudioKids, 211 Glenridge Avenue, Montclair, NJ, 07042.
When:  Friday, March 25 from 11 am – 12 pm
Cost: Free.

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Who: School-ages homeschooled kids.
What: Experience life in the early 19th century. Hands-on activity for homeschooled children include butter churning, discovering the secrets of cooking over an open hearth, writing a letter with a quill pen and sealing wax, practice writing with slate boards and slate pencils, tour the Israel Crane House. Visit a 19th century general store and classroom.
Where: Montclair Historical Society, 108 Orange Road, Montclair, NJ 07042.
When: Friday, March 25 from 10 am to 2 pm.
Cost: $5/child and $8 per adult. One adult chaperone required for every organized group of ten. Reservations are required.

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Who: Stargazers of all ages.
What: Telescopes will be set up for the public to view the night sky on Thursday nights. See constellations, the Moon, planets, double stars, nebulae, galaxies, and more. The telescopes cannot see through clouds. Public Telescope Night will be cancelled if the weather is cloudy, very cold, or very windy.
Where: 1 Normal Ave, Montclair, NJ, 07043 (In front of Richardson Hall, Montclair State University)
When: Thursdays from 8 pm – 9 pm. Sponsored by the North Jersey Astronomical Group.
Cost: Free.

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Who: Parents.
What: Practical tips for helping children develop social and emotional skills.
Where: WORDS, 179 Maplewood Avenue, Maplewood, NJ.
When: Thursday, March 24 at 7:30 pm.
Cost: Free.

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Who: Pregnant moms and their partners.
What: Join Melissa Boozikee and Sherrill Welcome, teachers of The Bradley Method of Natural Childbirth, to learn the importance of nutrition, exercise, and good prenatal care.
Where: Whole Foods Market, 235 Prospect Avenue, West Orange, NJ.
When: Thursday, March 24 at 7 pm.
Cost: Free. To register call 973.669.3196 or visit Customer Service. All attendees will receive a complimentary gift bag.

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Who: All ages.
What: The Emmy winning Saturday morning cartoon series is coming to the stage for one of the most education, energetic musicals yet!
Where: JCC Metro West Maurice Levin Theatre, 760 Northfield Avenue, West Orange, NJ.
When: Thursday, March 24 at 7 pm.
Cost: Regular admission: $16 / Seniors (65+) and students: $13 / Groups of 10 or more: $12 each. Click here for information and online ticketing.

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Who: All ages.
What: Make paper flowers, paint rocks and min masterpieces and more! Each week will feature a brand new project that you’ll definitely want to join in on!
Where: Just Kidding Around, 507 Bloomfield Avenue, Montclair, NJ.
When: Every Thursday from 5 pm – 6 pm.
Cost: For more information or to reserve your spot, call 973.233.9444.

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Who: All ages.
What: The Music Department of Millburn High School is holding its annual Pops Concert! The MHS Music Boosters will serve light refreshments during this wonderful evening of popular music and jazz! Professionally recorded CDs of the department’s winter concerts will be available for purchase.
Where: Millburn High School, 462 Millburn Avenue, Millburn, NJ.
When: Wednesday, March 23 at 7:30 pm.
Cost: Free. For more information, call 973.376.3600 ext. 375.

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Who: All ages.
What: Maplewood Community Music presents “Variations on a Musical Theme.” The Maplewood Community Band will be playing familiar tunes with certain twists. Peter and the Wolf will also be narrated by Jeff Ryan.
Where: Jefferson School Auditorium, 518 Ridgewood Road, Maplewood, NJ.
When: Wednesday, March 23 at 7 pm.
Cost: Free. Donations are appreciated. Call 973.477.4229 for more information or email Susan Dillion.

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Who: Ages 3-5.
What: Introduce your child to the joys of nature in Van Vleck’s Garden Discoveries! Each program includes a guided hike, hands-on activities, and a story. This week’s theme is Birds and their Nests.
Where: Van Vleck House & Gardens, 21 Van Vleck Street, Montclair, NJ.
When: Wednesday, March 23 at 1:15 pm.
Cost: $7 / Friends: $12. No charge for adults. Call 973.744.4752 or click here for more information.

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Who: Mothers of children newborn to age 6.
What: Mothers of Preschoolers aka MOPS is an international network of mothers where moms can connect with other mothers. Meetings include brunch, a speaker, small discussion group, and craft activity. Monthly play groups  and mom’s night out are also hosted monthly by MOPS.
Where:  Montclair Community Church, 143 Watchung Avenue, Upper Montclair, NJ.
When: Thursday, March 23 at 9:30 am – 12 pm. Meetings are once a month.
Cost: Free with suggestion donation of $8. Click here for more information. Call 973.860.1163 or email to reserve your spot.

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Who: High school students and adults.
What: Race to Nowhere is a film about a concerned mother takes action with her camera to challenge school systems and cultures where cheating has become common, students are disengaged, stress and depression rates in students are rising, and the college bound youth is uneducated or uninspired. The film is a call to action to challenge the assumptions made on how best to educate today’s youth and best prepare them for their future. Following the film, Superintendent of Schools, Brian Osborne will moderate an informal community-wide discussion.
Where: Columbia High School Auditorium, Maplewood, NJ.
When: Tuesday, March 22, 2011 at 7 pm.
Cost: $10 in advance / $15 at the door. Purchase advanced tickets here. Proceeds to benefit the Parenting Center.

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Who: Ages 4-7
What: Get all that energy up and working for your child! Specialized for boys, however all are welcome. Using the idea of superheros and superpowers to learn about self within the nonviolent approach of yoga.
Where: Mia Yoga at The Wellness Loft, 89 Walnut Street, Montclair, NJ, 07042.
When: Tuesdays 4:30 pm – 5:30 pm.
Cost: $100 for 8 week series. Drop in classes $15 each.
*Donation only class on March 22nd.

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Who: Tweens and older.
What: Meet Anthony Horowitz, writer of the Alex Rider series.
Where: Mount Hebron Middle School, 173 Bellevue Avenue, Montclair, NJ, 07043.
When: Monday, March 21 at 7 pm.
Cost: $20 per ticket admits one plus a guest and a  hardcover copy of Scorpia Rising (for pickup at the event). Additional family tickets available for $5 per student. This does not include a book. Call 973.744.7177 or email for more information.

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Who: Ages 11-16.
What: Babysitter training offered by the Montclair-Glen Ridge-Nutley chapter of the American Red Cross.
Where: Glen Ridge Library, 240 Ridgewood Avenue, Glen Ridge, NJ
When: Monday, March 14, 21, and 28 at 3:15 pm to 4:45 pm.
Cost: $50 per person. Space is limited to 12. Call library for information and to register at 973.748.5482.

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Who: All ages.
What: The ancient art and styling of the Chinese Acrobats of Hebei is coming to the South Orange Performing arts Center. View the various techniques from martial arts to acrobatics of this multi-talented troupe of performers.
Where: SOPAC, 1 SOPAC Way, South Orange, NJ.
When: Sunday, March 20 at 4 pm and 7 pm.
Cost: All tickets are $35 or $25. Call 973.313.ARTS for more information. Tickets are available for online or by phone purchase.