The Weekender: Chanukah Begins, Funk at NJPAC and Essex County House Tour

Jewish Festival of Lights begins at sundown Saturday with party in West Orange.

The past week has featured a slew of holiday events celebrating the arrival of Santa Claus, a plethora of holiday tree lightings and a chill in the air making the season feel more like the holiday season. Here are a few weekend events to keep the holiday spirit alive: Verona Senior Club Christmas Party Today, Dec. 7, Noon The party will be held at Ravello, 138 Eagle Rock Ave., East Hanover. Entertainment will be provided by "Ted Bennett Duo." To make a reservation for the party, please call, (973) 857-4830. The Senior bus will be available for this event. Fee is $25/person (Senior Club members) or $30 for guests - beer/wine not included. Holiday Drop & Shop Nights Today, Dec. 7, 6 p.m. Bloomfield Civic Center 84 Broad St., Bloomfield $10 …

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The Weekender: Holiday Events in Essex County

Book sales, toy drives, Reindeer Run just a few of the weekend events.

This weekend marks the first full holiday season weekend, post-Thanksgiving, in North Jersey. Whether you plan on heading to the mall, shopping locally or shopping online, there are plenty of other ways to keep you busy this weekend. Here's just a few: Rummage Sale Today, Noon Bethany Lutheran Church 262 Joralemon St, Belleville FREE Featuring New and used clothing for men, women, teens, children and infants. Includes winter coats for the entire family as well as household appliances, arts & crafts, tools and accessories and many more.   Friends of the Verona Public Library Annual Book Sale Tonight, 7 p.m. Verona Public Library 17 Gould St., Verona All proceeds benefit the Verona Library. Friday night is preview night for "Friends" members…

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Weekender: Soccer Match for Diabetes Research

Also, open house at Our Lady of the Lake, free kids Thanksgiving dinner, flu shots and much more.

Saturday, Nov. 17, 2 p.m. Little Falls Road & Slattery Drive, Cedar Grove $5 "Kicks for a Cause" is a fundraiser for the Juvenile Diabetes Research Foundation. The afternoon will feature a friendly co-ed match between the CG Soccer Club and the CG High School soccer teams. Automatic Entertainment will provide music, Batchmakers will provide the concessions, and Grove Gear will sell CG Soccer Club apparel. JDRF will also have an information table.  Sunday, Nov. 18, 1:15 p.m. 26 Lakeside Ave., Verona FREE Our Lady of the Lake School will hold its first Open House of the 2012-13 academic year. Today, Nov. 16, 7 p.m. River of Life Assembly of God 174 Holmes St., Belleville Free Thanksgiving Dinner for kids ages 5 -12 year olds. All kids are …

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Halloween Activities, Fish & Chips Dinner Top Weekend Events

Friendship Circle Walk Sunday to benefit special-needs children.

Today, Oct. 26, 7 p.m. Also Oct. 27-28 229 Main St., Belleville $20 All new this year, State Scare, located at State Fair Halloween Store, is the scariest indoor haunted attraction in New Jersey. Take a stroll down ‘Maim Street,’ a terrifying little thoroughfare built on the site of the old State Processing Factory, recently razed due to its evil activities. On Maim Street, you’ll find a creepy barber shop, butcher, pub, hotel and 5&10. Come and find out why shoppers are disappearing, and Maim Street isn’t quite what it seems. “Not So Scary Sunday Matinee” for kids, Sundays in October, from 4-6 p.m. Today, Oct. 26, 5 p.m. Grover Cleveland Birthplace 207 Bloomfield Ave., Caldwell The Grover Cleveland Birthplace Memorial Association presents…

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St. Jude's Fundraiser, Tot Shabbat Top Weekend Events

CandyMonium event raises funds, children's service, photography class part of this weekend's events.

Today, 10:30 a.m. CandyMonium, 204 E Lindsley Road, Cedar Grove FREE Throw a candy party during October and proceeds go to St. Jude's Children's Hospital. Help sweeten a child's life. Today, 5:30 p.m. Temple Sholom of West Essex 760 Pompton Ave., Cedar Grove Join Rabbi Groffman and Cantor Epstein for a brief Tot Shabbat service with dinner to follow for children in grade 1 and below (siblings welcomed) and their familes. Please RSVP to the temple office. http://­www.­sholom.­net Tonight, 5:30 p.m. 89 Lincoln Park, Newark $30 The digital photography course for adults focuses on the fundamental elements of digital photography from how to use a SLR camera and/or point-and-shoot to increase understanding and personal enjoyment.  The 17-week …

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THE WEEKENDER

Fairs, Pumpkin Picking Top Weekend Events

Kinderfest, Oktoberfest at Our Lady of the Lake as well as scary indoor haunted attraction in Belleville part of this weekend's events.

  Today, Oct. 12 Our Lady of the Lake 32 Lakeside Ave, Verona Our Lady of the Lake's 2nd annual Kinderfest will takes place Friday from 4 until 9 p.m. Admission is free, and there will be amusements, live music and fun for the whole family. Family-friendly food will be available for purchase from local restaurants. Tickets can be purchased at Kinderfest for rides, attractions, crafts and carnival games. The big dunk tank will be featured again! Kinderfest goes on rain or shine! Today, Oct. 12 All day Cedar Grove Historical Society - Morgan Farm and Museum, 903 Pompton Ave, Cedar Grove The Cedar Grove Historical Society will hold its annual Pumpkin/Apple Sale today from 1-5 p.m. and tomorrow and Sunday from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Pumpkins of all…

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The Weekender: What's Happening in Verona, Cedar Grove

7th Annual Lemon-Aid Stand Sunday to benefit Cedar Grove Ambulance and Rescue Squad.

Here are some of the events happening this weekend in Verona, Cedar Grove and neighboring towns.  To see all the events click on EVENTS at the top of this page. Log into Patch and add your events anytime. CEDAR GROVE WHAT: Summer Reading Finale WHERE: Cedar Grove Library, 1 Municipal Plaza, Cedar Grove WHEN: Friday, 11 a.m. WHY GO: Join The Green Golly Project as they perform their show "Last Night I Dreamt I Ate a Giant Marshmallow and When I Woke Up My Pillow Was Gone!" to close out the Summer Reading Program. The winners of the Summer Reading Giveaways will be announced. Registration required. WHAT: The Stitch-In Club Meets at the Cedar Grove Library WHERE: Cedar Grove Public Library, 1 Municipal Plaza, Cedar Grove WHEN: Monday 6:30 p.…

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