Weekend Events: Jazz, Comedy, Cooking and More

It’s Spring! And there are lots of Spring-time activities taking place this weekend. Here are thefive best things to do and places to go with this weekend to get you into that Spring Spirit.

Adult Cooking Class: "An Everyday Indian Meal
When: Thursday, March 31 6:45 to 8:45 p.m.; Wanna Bee Chef, 18 Union Avenue Cresskill 201-503-0335
Why Go: Indian food doesn’t have to be complicated! This menu features delicious dishes thatare a breeze to make including Sweet Onion Pakoras (Fritters), Lamb Curry, Rice Pulao withDried Fruit, and more.
Pricing: $70 per person

Jazz Night featuring Vic Danzi & Lou Sabini
Where/When: Thursday, March 31 at  7 p.m.; Glen Rock Inn, 222 Rock Rd Glen Rock
Why Go: Take your sweetheart out for a delectable combination of live jazz with the finest foodat the Glen Rock Inn.
Pricing: To make reservations call 201-445-2362.

Finding Strength Together: A New Tool for Couples
Where/When: Saturday 10 am 4 pm; Gilda’s Club, 575 Main Street Hackensack
Why Go: Dealing with breast cancer can be a challenge for couples. This day-long retreatprovides strategies to help tackle those challenges and cope as a couple.
Pricing: Advanced registration and pre-screening is required. To register, call Carley: 201-457-1670 ext. 125

Comedian Patty Rosborough at Banana's
Where/When: Friday, April 1 at  9 p.m.; Bananas, 283 Route 17 South Hasbrouck Heights 201-727-1090
Why Go: If laughter is your thing then you’ll enjoy Patty’s show. No topic is too taboo, and Patty approaches it with such honesty that you won't want the show to end.
Pricing: $15 per person

Healthy Kids Day
Where/When: Saturday, April 2 from 2 to 4:30 p.m.; Ridgewood YMCA, 112 Oak Street Ridgewood 201-444-5600
Why Go: An exciting afternoon of fun and games including magic shows, refreshments,swimming, an appearance by the Meadowlarks singing group, and a very special "Kids In theKitchen" hands-on cooking demonstration with Angie Shaghaghi.
Pricing: Free

The Cookie Party Easter Decorating Party
When: Saturday 9 to 11 a.m.; Westfield Garden State Plaza, Food Court Paramus 201-787-5730
Why Go: Let your child’s creativity flow as they personalize an apron with stickers, crayons andwashable markers. Choose one of their homemade themed sugar cookies and decorate with 3toppings.
Pricing: $6 per child Please RSVP to 201.787.5730.

Spring Kick-off Event with Kimmy Schwimmy
Where/When: Saturday, April 2 from 10 a.m. to 12:30 p.m.; Paramus Park, 700 Paramus Park Paramus
Why Go: Check out a bunch of fun filled family events starting with the Easter Bunny arriving,then face painters and balloon artists near the play area, and a musical performance by KimmySchwimmy!
Pricing: Free

Smucker's Stars on Ice
Where/When: Saturday, April 2 from 10 a.m. to noon; Izod Center, 50 State Rte. 120 East Rutherford, NJ
Why Go: Skating performances by some of the most well known ice skating stars such as EvanLysacek, Sasha Cohen, Kurt Browning, Ekaterina Gordeeva, and others.
Pricing: $28.50 - $153.50. Half off on select tickets for children ages 2-12 years.

Used Clothing Collection
Where/When: Saturday, April 2 from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m.; Lincoln Elementary School, 302 Burton Ave, Hasbrouck Heights
Why Go: Get rid of unwanted clothing and help raise funds for the Hasbrouck Heights PTA bydonating small toys, dolls & clothing. Please bring clothing/toys in tied plastic bags.
Pricing: Free.

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