Hopatcong's Looking Busy This Weekend

This weekend is shaping up to be pretty busy in Hopatcong.

Between a clothing drive, a dog wash fundraiser, a car wash fundraiser and a, uhm, GardenFest, how do you choose?

Well, we're here to make that easy on you. Take a look at all the cool stuff happening around the borough and beyond in "Get Out!"

And don't forget to add your own events.

Where/When: At the auditorium at 9 a.m. Saturday.
Why Go? Because you want to get rid of clothes, toys, linens, bikes, shoes, belts and purses.
Cost: Free

Where/When: At 50 Hopatchung Rd. at 9 a.m. Sunday.
Why Go? Because your dog needs washing. And because all proceeds will go to Project Grad 2012.
Cost: Small dogs $10; medium dogs $15; large dogs $20; nail clippings and ear cleanings $5.

Where/When: At at 10 a.m. Sunday.
Why Go: That car is looking quite dirty.
Cost: $5


Where/When: At at noon Sunday
Why go: Because you support the Hopatcong Community Garden and you want to have fun.
Cost: Bring your wallet.

When/Where: Friday at 6 p.m. at the
Why Go: To help out the Jefferson Arts Committee
Cost: $100

When/Where: Friday at 7 p.m. and Saturday at 3 p.m. at 
Why Go: To support budding the thespians of 
Cost: $7

When/Where: Friday at 6 p.m. at 
Why Go: so your child can play football in the fall
Cost: $175

When/Where: Saturday morning at 8 a.m. at  firehouse
Why Go: To purge your closets and help the Boy Scouts help others
Cost: Free

When/Where: Saturday from 10 a.m. – 2 p.m. at 
Why Go: Let the kids have some fun and help the high school FBLA and DECA classes help the.
Cost: $5

When/Where: Saturday at 10:30 a.m. at Jefferson Township Middle School
Why Go: To get some great gently used items for your baby or young child
Cost: $3 plus whatever you spend on stuff

When/Where: Saturday at 9 a.m. at 
Why Go: To find some cool treasures and help the church
Cost: Bring your wallet

When/Where: Sunday at 1 p.m. at the Lake Shawnee Clubhouse
Why Go: To get some cool stuff and help the lake
Cost: Bring your wallet

When/Where: Friday, 7 p.m., Westin Governor Morris, Morris Township
Why Go: You want to help benefit the homeless animals while having a good time.
Cost: $275 per person includes one dog

When/Where: Saturday, 6 p.m. at Inline Morristown
Why Go: You want to cheer on the region's newest roller derby group.
Cost: $10 presale, $12 at the door


When/Where: Saturday, 7 p.m. at Sona Thirteen, Morristown
Why Go: You want to listen to the Eric Hayes Band, while helping out a pair of causes.
Cost: $65

When/Where: Sunday, 10 a.m. at Morristown Neighborhood House
Why Go: You want to participate in a free day of healing for women overcoming serious illnesses or challenging circumstances.
Cost: Free (registration required)

When/Where: Sunday, noon to 6 p.m. at the Dehart Street Parking Garage, Morristown
Why Go: You want to check out sustainable vendors, get tips, learn more about sustainability and how you can be part of the process.
Cost: Free to attend

When/Where: Sunday, 4 p.m. at The Presbyterian Church in Morristown
Why Go: You want to hear some good music with good people.
Cost: Free

Free Youth Protection Training
When/Where: Friday at 9:30 a.m. at the .
Why Go: To work with the Patriots’ Path Council of the Boy Scouts of America to learn about protection services and how to combat child abuse.
Cost: Free.

Friends Concert Featuring Simple Gifts
When/Where: Friday at 7:30 p.m. at the
Why Go: To spend an evening listening to a variety of songs and instruments by Simple Gifts at the library.
Cost: Free.

National Day of Puppetry
When/Where: Saturday at 9 a.m. at the  on Milltown Road.
Why Go: To celebrate a day about marionettes and puppets with the Garden State Puppetry Guild that will host different workshops to learn about using puppets, while also hosting performances of this fun art.
Cost: $15.

GSHNJ Queen of Cakes
When/Where: Saturday at 9 a.m. at the Somerset County Vocational & Technical School.
Why Go: To learn how to bake as the Girl Scouts Heart of New Jersey and Cakes Unlimited present a program to help them earn the Cooking Badge as they learn the secrets of cake decorating and baking.
Cost: $35.

BRHS BPA Vendor Fair
When/Where: Saturday at 11 a.m. at the .
Why Go: To support the organization with a variety of vendors!
Cost: Free, except for costs of what you buy.

Tricky Tray
When/Where: Saturday at 5 p.m. at St. Ann's School in Raritan.
Why Go: To bid on more than 300 baskets, some with prizes valued at more than $500, and to support the school.
Cost: $10.

Temple Sholom Casino Night
When/Where: Saturday at 8:30 p.m. at the  on Talamini Road in Bridgewater.
Why Go: To participate in a fundraiser that includes a poker tournament and other table games.
Cost: $50.

JCC Mah Jongg Tournament
When/Where: Sunday at 9:45 a.m. at the on Talamini Road in Bridgewater.
Why Go: To take part in a fundraiser that will benefit the JCC Scholarship Fund. Cash prizes will be awarded, and lunch will be served.
Cost: $50.

BRHS Team 303 Book Fair
When/Where: Sunday at 2 p.m. at  in Bridgewater.
Why Go: To benefit the , as representatives will be on hand to demonstrate their robot while also raising money through purchases at the store.
Cost: Free, except for the cost of whatever you buy.