3-01-2023 12:22am

What to do in Morristown - Thursday, March 2 - Wednesday, March 8

Chris Connors Editor

Firehouse Chili Cookoff, Morristown ONSTAGE, a Grand Opening of a new Burlington Store, and more fun events for the whole family in Morristown, NJ.

This week and next are packed full of fun events for the whole family. There's a Firehouse Chili Cookoff where all are welcome to sample; Morristown's premiere arts event Morristown ONSTAGE will showcase local artists; Burlington Stores holds a Grand Opening Event all weekend long at its new Morristown location; and more from Morristown Minute.

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9 events this week on our calendar: Thursday, March 2 - Wednesday, March 8

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MHANJ's LGBTQ Womyn of Color Gathering - Thursday, March 2 @ 6:00 pm

Zoom Meeting

MHANJ's LGBTQ Womyn of Color Gathering will meet every "First Thursday" of the month, 6-7:30 pm. The next meeting is on March 2nd. Enjoy compelling conversation and learn wellness tips too! You must register to attend. Click here to register and receive a Zoom link. [more details]

Firehouse Chili Competition - Saturday, March 4 @ 12:00 pm

Garden State Harley-Davidson presents The 2nd Annual Morris County Firehouse Chili Competition

Who can attend: Everyone is welcome to sample & VOTE!

When: Saturday, March 4th from 12pm to 3pm

Where: Garden State Harley-Davidson's Showroom

Cost: $5 to sample ALL the chili entered. (Proceeds will benefit the Morris Plains Fire Department)

Beer will be available for purchase, soda & water will be provided, tums are NOT included!… [more details]

Senior Program: Get Connected, Get Moving! - Wednesday, March 1 @ 10:30 am

NewBridge Services invites you to Get Connected! Get Moving!

WHERE: Boonton Senior Center 126 North Main Street Boonton NJ

WHEN: March 1st, 8th and 15th, 10:30 a.m – 12:00 p.m.

Refreshments will be served and giveaways will be available!

Did you know that… Older adults may have problems with medications or alcohol and not know it? Feeling depressed is not a necessary part of aging? Exercise and physical activity can help manage some chronic conditions? Join us for this FREE 3-session workshop… [more details]

Morristown ONSTAGE - Wednesday, March 1 @ 7:00 pm

Mayo Performing Arts Center (MPAC)

Live at MPAC - Morristown ONSTAGE is the premier fundraiser for the Morris Educational Foundation and is a unique showcase of amateur “acts” of all ages performed by those who live, work, receive talent training, or attend school in the towns of Morristown, Morris Township and Morris Plains as well as alumni of Morristown High School. The sold-out event, emceed by Emmy-nominated Tara Bernie, one of our own Morris School District Parents, is the "must-see" family event of the year. Acts have included singing, dancing, band performances, comedy, poetry, and even whistling. Tickets are Now on Sale… [more details]

Morristown Burlington Stores Grand Opening & Donation - Friday, March 3, 4 & 5 @ 7:45 am

Burlington Stores’ is opening a  New Location Opening in Morristown, NJ! The new store on 191 E. Hanover Ave. in Morristown will be offering Grand Opening Giveaway the whole weekend!

On Friday and Saturday, 3/3 – 3/4, the first 100 customers, aged 18 and up, will receive a Burlington WOW! Buck to scratch off and reveal a prize amount to be used toward their purchase. On Sunday, March 5, customers will receive a free Burlington canvas tote, while supplies last, with no purchase necessary… [more details]

Blood Drive - Saturday, March 4 @ 8:00 am

Morris Plains Community Center

Morris Plains Blood Drive, Saturday, March 4, 2023 from 8 AM to 2 PM.
Donations Save Lives!
Go to nybc.org/njdrive and use code 07668 to schedule an appointment.
For local information contact Larry Ripley at LarryRipley@Verizon.net or (973)998-1081. [more details]

COVID Memorial Dedication Ceremony - Saturday, March 4 @ 10:30 am

Town Square Park, Ridgedale Avenue
"A ceremony dedicating a stone monument to serve as a reminder of and a commitment to never forget those East Hanover community members who lost their lives to covid. May they rest in peace."

[more details]

Morristown National Historical Park Celebrates 90 Years - Saturday, March 4 @ 1:00 pm

Morristown National Historical Park Celebrates 90 Years

Morristown National Historical Park will formally kick off its 90th anniversary year at 1:00 p.m. on Saturday, March 4 in its museum auditorium. The park is celebrating President Herbert Hoover’s March 2, 1933 signing of the legislation that created the park. As the nation's first national historical park, Morristown occupies a unique position within the 420+ strong national park system… [more details]

Morristown Winter Farmer's Market - Sunday, March 5 @ 9:30 am

Convent Train Station

The Morris Winter Farmers Market is presented by a local nonprofit called Grow It Green Morristown and will be held every Sunday at the Convent Train Station parking lot.

The market runs from December 4th, 2022 to April 30th, 2023 (excluding December 25th, January 1st, and April 9th) and is open from 9:30 am to 1 pm.
There will be a variety of vendors selling products such as winter produce, artisanal cheese, honey, prepared foods, local grains, baked goods, artisan bread, eggs, locally… [more details]

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