A Night of Hope in Hopatcong

The Hopatcong High School Parent Teacher Student Organization wants to give borough families hope for the holiday season.

But it will all start with "A Night of Hope."

The HHSPTSO will host a concert at at 7 p.m. Friday. Leaders ask for at least a $5 donation. All off the proceeds will go toward families in need in Hopatcong for the holidays.

Find out what else is happening in and around the borough this weekend in our weekly list.

Where/When: At at 7 p.m. Friday.

Why Go: Because your donation will help Hopatcong families in need during the holidays. And because who can't use a fun night out, filled with music.
Cost: $5 suggested donation.

Where/When: At in Hopatcong at 7 p.m. Saturday.

Why Go: Music, food, dancing. Need you more reason?
Cost: Unwrapped gift worth at least $20.

Where/When: At in Landing at 7 p.m. Sunday.

Why Go: To learn about Hopatcong's rich history.

Cost: Free

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

"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

_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

_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

Where/When: Saturday and Sunday 1-5 p.m. through Dec. 18; , 91 S. Beverwyck Road, Parsippany
Why Go: To feel like Santa by making a kid's holiday bright and merry
Cost: An unwrapped new toy


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

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. 

Breakfast with Santa
When/Where: Sunday from 8 a.m. to 10 a.m. at California Pizza Kitchen in the Bridgewater Commons Mall
Why Go: To eat breakfast pizzas, French toast sticks or pancakes with the big guy from the North Pole, and to donate to charity because a portion proceeds will go to the United Way.
Cost: $8 per person, but children under 2 years of age eat free

Hanukkah Sale/Concert
When/Where: Sunday at 1 p.m. at the Martin and Edith Stein Assisted Living Residence on DeMott Lane in Somerset.
Why Go: To purchase gifts for those who are important to you from 15 different vendors, and to enjoy the music at 3 p.m. of the The Makhelat Ha’Mercaz. Cost: Free, but bring money to purchase from the vendors.

All You Can Eat Breakfast
When/Where: Sunday at 8 a.m. with the Raritan Knights of Columbus on Anderson Street in Raritan.
Why Go: To enjoy a special holiday breakfast with omeletes, bacon, pancakes, French toast and more, all while supporting the Knights of Columbus and future charity endeavors.
Cost: $8 per person