The Weekender: Harry Potter, Turkeys and Peace

Check out some of the events around the city and nearby.  Click the EVENTS tab on the home page to see all the possibilities.  Feel free to add your own in the comments section.  

WHAT:   
WHERE:   , 49 Washington St, Newark, NJ
WHEN:    Thursday & Friday  1pm – 4pm
WHY GO:   When school is out the Planetarium is in!
1 & 3 pm—Little Star  Ages 5-82 & 4 pm—Seven Wonders    Ages 9 & up
COST:    Planetarium Admission includes Museum Admission - Adults $15; children under 12, seniors, and college students $9

WHAT:
WHERE: 393 Washington Ave, Belleville, NJ
WHEN:  Friday, 10am to 2pm and Saturday, 10 a.m. to Noon
WHY GO: Charity thrift shop – great buys.

WHAT:  
WHERE:  Essex Bar & Grill,  41 Broughton Ave, Bloomfield
WHEN:     Friday  8:30pm
WHY GO:  Come join the fun with a Great variety of Songs and Talent.  Call for reservations 973-748-6590
COST:   No cover

WHAT: 
WHERE:   Belleville Library
WHEN:     Saturday    2pm
WHY GO: As Harry races against time and evil to destroy the Horcruxes, he uncovers the existence of three most powerful objects in the wizarding world: the Deathly Hallows.

WHAT: 
WHERE:  Little Zion Methodist Church
WHEN:    Saturday    10am  
WHY GO:  Everyone is invited to the Girls, Youth & Women’s Ministry.   A time for women to gather together, share experiences, encourage one another, and help build each other up. This activity is held every second Saturday of the month.
COST:   Free

WHAT:  
WHERE:   155 Broad St, Bloomfield, NJ
WHEN:     Saturday    11:45
WHY GO:  Phyllis Bennis and Judith LeBlanc will be the keynote speakers at NJ Peace Action’s 54^th Annual Soup Luncheon at Bloomfield High School, 160 Broad St., Bloomfield, on Saturday, November 12^th.  Doors open at 11:45 a.m. for the Silent Auction and socializing;  lunch, which will be homemade soups, bread, and desserts, is served at 12:45 p.m.
COST:   $25

WHAT: 
WHERE:  621b Eagle Rock Ave, Roseland, NJ
WHY GO:   Have you ever seen a wild turkey? Ben Franklin wanted it to be our national bird. Come prepared for an outdoor walk to try your luck with a turkey “caller.”  Bring home a turkey decoration for your Thanksgiving table.
COST:   $7  -  call to register: 973.226.6082

WHAT:
WHERE: Bloomfield Library    90 Broad Street, Bloomfield   
WHEN:   Saturday  2pm
WHY GO: Award winning saxophonist Shenole Latimer takes his audience on a multi-media exploration of the history of jazz from the early 1900’s to the present. An emphasis is placed on visiting the African-America​n roots of jazz, how jazz reflected the cultural phases that African - Americans were facing throughout the decades of the 20th century, and the cultural and sociological impact that jazz made in the United States and even the world.

WHAT:   
WHERE:   River of Life Assembly of God, 174 Holmes Street, Belleville
WHEN:    Sunday    4pm
WHY GO:    If you or someone you know have been looking for a local Spanish-speaking church with a message relevant to our times, uplifting contemporary worship music, and an encouraging, loving and casual atmosphere we offer all that and more! Come join us for a time of worship and fellowship and please share the good news with others! We look forward to meeting our Spanish speaking neighbors. Refreshments will be served immediately after the service.