Get Out! Learn Self-Defense in Hopatcong

Get out!

Sure, for many of you electricity just turned on. Meaning a return to showers, warm food and HBO. But for the rest of you, it might not be a bad idea to take the kids out for a weekend of fun. After all, summer's almost done, and school starts next week. Let them enjoy their last bits of freedom.

This week in "Get Out," our weekly feature detailing nearby events, you can hit up a green market in Long Valley or learn self-defense at St. Jude's in Hopatcong. Or you could do many other things. Give our list a look!

Where/When: From 3 to 7 p.m. on Thursday at 20 Schooley’s Mountain Road in Long Valley.
Why Go: Because this new producer-driven farmers market offers some of the area’s fresh foods and handmade goods.
Pricing: Bring your wallet.

Where/When: From 11 a.m. to 12:45 p.m. on Thursday at the in Long Valley.
Why Go: Because the center will be offering two types of yoga classes, including “chair” yoga and “gentle” yoga, directed by instructor Charlene Gattuso.
Pricing: $10 per class, or $37 for six classes.

Where/When: At 12:30 p.m. on Thursday at the .
Why Go: To practice your poses at these free bi-weekly yoga sessions. Don’t forget to dress comfortably.
Pricing: Free.

 
Where/When: From 7:30 to 8:45 p.m. on Thursday at  in Hopatcong.
Why Go: To learn the ability to defend yourself in potentially life-threatening situations with the help of the Gen Lee Ju-Jitsu Club.
Pricing: $10 per class.

Where/When: From 9 to 11 p.m. on Thursday at in Hopatcong.
Why Go: It’s karaoke. What else do you need to know?
Pricing: Free.

Where/When: From 10:30 a.m. to noon on Thursday at in Chatham.
Why Go: Mothers and their babies can come to this fun, social time and receive expert advice in a safe and supportive environment. 
Pricing: Free.

Where/When: At 12:30 p.m. on Thursday at the .
Why Go: Parsippany adults ages 55 and older can enjoy an afternoon of bingo at the senior center.
Pricing: Free.

Where/When: From 6 to 7 p.m. on Thursday at the .
Why Go: To enjoy a fun beginner group run. 
Pricing: Free.

Where/When: At 1 p.m. on Thursday at the .
Why Go: Children ages 3 to 6 can come enjoy stories and have fun making a craft to take home.
Pricing: Free.

Where/When: From 7 to 8 p.m. on Thursday at the Butler VFW, 69 Carey Avenue in Butler.
Why Go: Because you’d like to enjoy this Latin-inspired, easy-to-follow, calorie-burning, dance fitness class.
Pricing: $10

Where/When: At 11 a.m. on Thursday, Friday and Saturday at in Morris Township.
Why Go: Because this exhibit, inspired by a collection of rare books at the arboretum, will focus on the roll of medical botanies during the Civil War.
Price: Free.

 
Where/When: From 5:30 to 9:30 p.m. on Friday at .
Why Go: To bring the whole family by and belt out some tunes with Kip.
Pricing: Free.

Where/When: At 6 p.m. on Friday at the in Madison.
Why Go: Because you can bring a blanket or chair for a free family-friendly outdoor music concert on the lawn of the museum.
Pricing: Free.

Where/When: From 7 to 11 p.m. on Friday and Saturday at 214 West Mill Road in Long Valley.
Why Go: The Fuzzbox is a place students in grades seven through 12 can hang out in a fun, supervised atmosphere where they can go to be involved in sports, games, music, art, and more, while being provided with free food and drinks. Fridays are for high school students and Saturdays are for middle school students.
Pricing: Free.

Where/When: From 10 a.m. to 9 p.m. on Friday and Saturday at the  in Long Valley.
Why Go: Because it’s a celebration of Long Valley resident Michael Goodwin’s outdoor photography.
Pricing: Free.

Where/When: From 8 a.m. to 3 p.m. on Saturday at 10 Abenaki Trail in Oak Ridge.
Why Go: Who knows what kind of goodies you can find?
Pricing: Bring your wallet.

Where/When: From 11:30 a.m. to 1 p.m. on Saturday at  in Madison.
Why Go: Because this exercise technique can help you relieve pain and tension, develop greater flexibility, and optimize your performance in activity.
Pricing: Individual Class for $35; 5 Weeks for $150.

Where/When: From 8:30 a.m. to 2 p.m. on Sunday at Spring and Morris streets, in parking lot behind in Morristown.
Why Go: Because you can pick up fresh produce and fruits (including organic), flowers, herbs, eggs, cheese, baked goods, pickled products, honey, fish, poultry, pork, and grass-fed beef.
Pricing: Bring your wallet.