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Get Out! Eat Corned Beef (Yes, Corned Beef)

Hopatcong church to host dinner complete with bag pipes. And if that doesn't do it for you, check out what else is happening around the borough.

Mmm, corned beef. Who hasn't said that?

OK, well, at least, who hasn't thought it?

With St. Patrick's Day on the way, St. Jude's Church will host a corned beef dinner at its parish center at 6 p.m. Saturday. For $25 bucks—maybe a bit steep for corned beef—you'll also get a bag piper, a lottery tree and step dancers.

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If that doesn't tickle your fancy, there are plenty of other things to check out in "Get Out!"—a weekly roundup of cool things happening around the borough.


Where/When: in Hopatcong at 6 p.m. Saturday.
Why Go: Because you want corned beef. And you want to see a bag piper, lottery tree and step dancers.
Cost: $25 per ticket.

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When/Where: Friday at 6 p.m. at The Mansion at Bretton Woods, Morris Plains.
Why Go: You want to mix and mingle with historic preservation muckety mucks, and have a good time doing it.
Cost:
$85


When/Where: At various times Friday-Sunday at The Center for Spiritual Living Morristown, in Morris Township.
Why Go:
You want to see progressive films, mingle with like-minded folks, enjoy some food, and more.
Cost: See website for more information.


When/Where:
Saturday, 7 p.m. at Morristown Deli, Morristown
Why Go: You want to enjoy a murderously good time.
Cost:
$55, includes dinner and show.


When/Where: Saturday, 7 p.m. at The Side Bar, Morristown
Why Go:
You want to mix and mingle with other young professionals, while celebrating this organization's anniversary.
Cost:
$20 at the door.

SAT Review Class
When/Where: Saturday at 9 a.m. at in Bridgewater.
Why Go: To take a one-day comprehensive review of the SATs, with a focus on mathematics and English.
Cost: $50.

GSHNJ Queen of Cakes
When/Where: Saturday at 9 a.m. at the .
Why Go: For Girl Scouts Heart of New Jersey and Cakes Unlimited to participate in a cake challenge, with kids in grades six through 12. Girls will earn their Creative Cooking badges in this workshop that includes learning about cake decorating and making their own treats.
Cost: $35.

Big Apple Circus
When/Where: Saturday at 12:30 p.m. and 4:30 p.m., and Sunday at 12:30 p.m. and 4:30 p.m. at .
Why Go: To see the circus's "Dream Big" show, complete with acrobats, trapeze flyers, a juggler and much more.
Cost: $20.

Project Graduation Prom Preview Fashion Show
When/Where: Sunday at 11 a.m. at the .
Why Go: To see the latest fashions for prom, as senior guys model suits from Men's Warehouse and girls model dresses from .
Cost: $35.

 13th Annual Family Purim Carnival
When/Where: Sunday at 1 p.m. at the .
Why Go: To spend time with the family by taking part in the annual carnival to celebrate the Jewish holiday of Purim.
Cost: Free.

Live Jazz with Piano Man Larry Hunt
When/Where: Thursday at 6:30 p.m. at Momento Fine Dining and Restaurant Lounge, 374 Morsetown Road, West Milford
Why Go: The Larry Hunt Trio has performed in more than 1,000 venues throughout the U.S.A. and Europe. He will be joined by Tom Rosenthal on baritone and tenor sax and Keith Muldare on acoustic bass

Stories and Crafts
When/Where: Thursday all day at the 
Why Go: Children ages 3 to 6 can hear stories and make crafts
Cost: Free

Zumba
When/Where: Thursday at 7 p.m. at 69 Carey Avenue
Why Go: To burn calories while learning some Latin dance moves.
Cost: $10 for drop-ins

Kinnelon Softball Flapjack Fundraiser
When/Where: Saturday at 8 a.m. at 
Why Go: To support the Kinnelon girls softball team in traveling to Cooperstown for the Field of Dreams Tournament and eat some pancakes.
Cost: $10 per ticket; contact Dana Jacko at danajacko@optonline.net for tickets in advance.

Butler PTA Pasta Night
When/Where: Friday at 6 p.m. at the 
Why Go: To enjoy some pasta and participate in a cake-decorating contest
Cost: Free

St. Anthony's Columbiettes Tricky Tray
When/Where: Friday at 6 p.m. at 57 Bartholdi Avenue
Why Go: To support the PTA and possibly win some prizes
Cost: $15 


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