Get Out: Celebrate Mom and More

The weekend is here, and it’s time to celebrate Mother’s Day.

If you are looking for something to do that mom will love or you simply need help with your weekend plans, check out the local activities Patch has picked. Choose from a night of jazz, bowling at the library, attending a street fair and more. There’s bound to be an activity that you, mom or the whole family will enjoy.

This week’s Get Out column grabbed ideas from Collingswood, Haddonfield, Moorestown, West Deptford and our very own Gloucester Township Patch events calendars.

Jazz Bridge Concert Series Season Finale (Collingswood Patch)

• Where/When: Collingswood Community Center, 30 W. Collings Ave., Collingswood; today, 7:30-9 p.m.
• What’s Going On: This musical Collingswood event is great for jazz lovers (and moms who may want to celebrate Mother’s Day early). Come out to this concert and you’ll enjoy good music and free refreshments, while helping non-profit group Jazz Bridge. Featured during the night will be the sounds of guitarist Dan Hanrahan, percussionist Gabriel Globus-Hoenich and vibist/composer Randy Sutin. Attendees are encouraged to bring a dish to add to the potluck buffet. This concert marks the last jazz event of the 2010/2011 Jazz Bridge Neighborhood Concert Series.
• Pricing: $10 general admission, $5 for students

 Wii Bowling

• Where/When: Gloucester Township Blackwood Rotary Public Library, 15 S. Black Horse Pike, Blackwood; Friday, 2:30-4:15 p.m.
• What’s Going On: The library hosts this fun video game and exercise event for adults often. I had to include it this week, though, because I can’t think of the last time I went bowling with my mom. She’s very active. but real bowling balls are probably too heavy for her to lift now. What better way to have some out-of-the-ordinary fun (either with Mom or flying solo) than midday bowling at the library? I know my mom would get a kick out of this virtual bowling experience.
• Pricing: Free

All in the Timing (Haddonfield Patch)

• Where/When: Haddonfield Plays & Players, 957 S. Atlantic Ave., Haddonfield; today, 7:30 p.m., Friday and Saturday, 8 p.m., and Sunday, 2 p.m.
• What’s Going On: Who doesn’t love a good laugh? Enjoy this series of six one-act plays by American playwright David Ives. If your mom loves to laugh, this could be a great Mother’s Day outing for her to attend.
• Pricing: $20 general admission

15^th Annual Lunch Munch Street Fair (West Deptford Patch)

• Where/When: 1 N. Broad St., Woodbury (General Address - Broad Street); Saturday, 11:30 a.m. to 2 p.m.
• What’s Going On: Sunny skies are predicted for Saturday making the 15th annual Lunch Munch Street Fair a great weekend activity. This event is being hosted by Main Street Woodbury and will take place along Broad Street. Enjoy artists, vendors, food, live music, local bands and choirs, balloons, crafts, sidewalk sales and more! The best part? This family-friendly event costs nothing to attend.
• Pricing: Free

Free Comic Book Day (Gloucester Township Patch)

• Where/When: Gloucester Township Blackwood Rotary Free Public Library, 15 S. Black Horse Pike, Blackwood; Saturday, 2 to 3 p.m.
• What’s Going On: The library has “joined forces” with the Comic Station in Haddon Heights to bring you this fun event that’s great for kids, or the kid inside of you. Visit the library and check out the free comics and trivia. Ask Mom who her favorite superhero was (is) and you might find this event would be one she’d enjoy!
• Pricing: Free

Narnia: Voyage of the Dawn Treader (Moorestown Patch)

• Where/When: Hope Community Church, 235 W. Main St., Moorestown; Saturday, 6:30-8:30 p.m.
• What’s Going On: Join the Hope Community Church for a free family movie night. The film of choice, Narnia: Voyage of the Dawn Treader (PG), follows Lucy and Edmund Pevensie as they return to Narnia. After a picture swallows them, they land on the royal ship "The Dawn Treader" and face many creatures and lots of adventure. In addition to this family-friendly film, free popcorn will be provided. Please note—do not park in the CVS parking lot for this event. Parking is available in the church parking lot, local side streets and the municipal parking lot.
• Pricing: Free

Mother’s Day Brunch & Golf (Gloucester Township Patch)

• Where/When: Valleybrook Country Club, 200 Golfview Dr., Blackwood; Sunday, 10:30 a.m., 12:30 p.m. and 2:30 p.m.
• What’s Going On: For a true Mother’s Day splurge, stop by the Valleybrook Counrty Club. Treat Mom to the country club's buffet, complete with waffle and omelet stations and prime rib. Kids will also have a chance to make a free Mother’s Day craft. In addition to the great food available, moms that attend the brunch can golf for free on Mother’s Day.
• Pricing: $26.95, adult; $12.95, kids 12 and under; free, kids 4 and under