EVENTS ADDED: Student Drama, Seuss Fundraiser

This week offers a number of fundraisers — from the annual Bryan's Dream Foundation "Night of Hope & Dreams" to "Caring to Kathy," to a chance to donate to the county park commission, including the Environmental Education Center, while celebrating the movie opening of Dr. Seuss' The Lorax. (The movie opens on Dr. Seuss' birthday, March 2.)

Update: Caring for Kathy is sold out, although donations to the fund still are being accepted.

This also is the weekend for the two big spring musical productions at both and at Bernards High School.

"The Secret Garden" at Ridge, based on the childrens' novel by Frances Hodgson Burnett, follows the tale of 10-year-old Mary Lennox, played by sophomore Angie Cocuzza, who moves from India to England and into her gloomy Uncle Archibald’s (played by senior Nick Siccone) manor. He is heartbroken over the loss of his wife, Mary’s Aunt Lily (played by senior Emma Granowitz) who had left behind a special, magical and very secret garden. The full-scale production will be presented on Friday and Saturday evenings.

Hundreds of students are involved in Bernards High's production of Joseph and the Amazing Technicolor Dreamcoat, bringing in students from the Somerset Hills and Bedminster elementary schools and the Bernardsville Middle School. There are even some scheduled "cameos" from people who don't normally get involved with school drama. Showtimes are on Friday, Saturday and Sunday.

There's also a chance for children to make a free craft that's a reminder of an earlier era at the in Basking Ridge center.

It's a busy week ahead. As always, add on events you think the rest of our readers will enjoy.

Night of Hope & Dreams — Bryan's Dream Foundation
When/Where: For everyone, 7 to 11 p.m., Friday, at the Forest Lodge, 11 Reinman Road, Warren.
Why Go: Evening featuring silent and live auctions, as well as a mystery raffle, with cocktails and hors d’oeuvres to support Camp Sunshine, a camp for children with serious illnesses. Bryan’s Dream Foundation is an all-volunteer organization established by Nancy and Tim Opremcak of Basking Ridge, in memory of their son, Bryan, who lost his life to a brain tumor in January, 2006 at age 12.
Cost: $90 per person, call 908-221-0929, or email information@bryansdream.org.

Dr. Seuss' The Lorax fundraiser
When/Where: Starting Friday, March 2, with the movie's debut at Clearview's Bernardsville Cinema 3, 5 Mine Brook Road, Bernardsville.
Why Go: Besides seeing a fun movie, you can donate funds to the Somerset County Park Commission, including the , as coordinated by one of the movie theater's managers, Alex Furst of Basking Ridge. The fundraiser will continue for as long as the movie plays at the theater.
Cost: Movie admission, plus any donation. 908-766-0357.

"The Secret Garden"
When/Where: The Ridge Drama Club will present its annual spring musical, "The Secret Garden," at 7 p.m. this Friday and Saturday at the Performing Arts Center at on S. Finley Ave. in Basking Ridge.
Why Go: See a great production involving lots of talented teens.
Cost: $12 or $16, reserved seating available at www.ridgepac.com.

"Joseph and the Amazing Technicolor Dreamcoat"
When/Where: Bernards High School dramatists, working with younger students from the Bedwell, Bernardsville middle and Bedminster Township schools, will present the musical parable on Friday and Saturday at 7 p.m., and Sunday at 2 p.m. at the Performing Arts Center at Bernards High School, 25 Olcott Ave., Bernardsville.
Why Go: Because it takes a village to make this engaging musical, even cameo appearances by members of the Bernards High School varsity cheerleading and football teams, with promised guest appearances by BHS staff. A musical panorama from calypso to country and western.
Cost: $15, adults, $10, children and seniors. Tickets, e-mail bhsdramatickets@yahoo.com or call 908-204-1930, ext. 2192, or at Bernardsville Hardware, and main office at Bernards High School.

"Caring For Kathy- Sold Out"
When/Where: Fundraiser to raise money to defray cost of medical treatment for longtime resident Kathy Kelleher, at 7 p.m. Friday at the St. James School gym, at S. Finley Ave. in Basking Ridge.
Why Go: Help a neighbor, and have a fun-filled evening with comedy, music, food and a chance at such items as stay in a vacation home in Colorado.
Cost: $50 per person, or contribute later to the fund.

Ridge AP Art Studio Show — Roots, Rocks & Relics
When/Where: A reception from 5 to 7 p.m. on Thursday will kick off an art show exploring the exploring the relationships of structure, pattern and form of rocks, roots and fossils at the in Basking Ridge. The show will continue at the EEC through April 1.
Why Go: To enjoy the artwork by Advanced Placement students and also see artwork unlike any other. Food and entertainment provided by students.
Cost: Free

Historic Craft at Brick Academy
When/Where: Sunday at 2 p.m. at the home base of the Brick Academy, 15 W. Oak St., Basking Ridge.
Why Go: Third and fourth graders can evoke days gone by making a foot warmer used in days past.
Cost: Free, preregister at brickacademy1809@gmail.com.

SAT Review Class
When/Where: Saturday at 9 a.m. at in Bridgewater.
Why Go: To take a one-day comprehensive review of the SATs, with a focus on mathematics and English.
Cost: $50.

GSHNJ Queen of Cakes
When/Where: Saturday at 9 a.m. at the .
Why Go: For Girl Scouts Heart of New Jersey and Cakes Unlimited to participate in a cake challenge, with kids in grades six through 12. Girls will earn their Creative Cooking badges in this workshop that includes learning about cake decorating and making their own treats.
Cost: $35.

Big Apple Circus
When/Where: Saturday at 12:30 p.m. and 4:30 p.m., and Sunday at 12:30 p.m. and 4:30 p.m. at .
Why Go: To see the circus's "Dream Big" show, complete with acrobats, trapeze flyers, a juggler and much more.
Cost: $20.

Project Graduation Prom Preview Fashion Show
When/Where: Sunday at 11 a.m. at the .
Why Go: To see the latest fashions for prom, as senior guys model suits from Men's Warehouse and girls model dresses from .
Cost: $35.

13th Annual Family Purim Carnival
When/Where: Sunday at 1 p.m. at the .
Why Go: To spend time with the family by taking part in the annual carnival to celebrate the Jewish holiday of Purim.
Cost: Free

When/Where: Friday at 6 p.m. at The Mansion at Bretton Woods, Morris Plains.
Why Go: You want to mix and mingle with historic preservation muckety mucks, and have a good time doing it.
Cost: $85

When/Where: At various times Friday-Sunday at The Center for Spiritual Living Morristown, in Morris Township.
Why Go: You want to see progressive films, mingle with like-minded folks, enjoy some food, and more.
Cost: See website for more information

When/Where: Saturday, 7 p.m. at Morristown Deli, Morristown
Why Go: You want to enjoy a murderously good time.
Cost: $55, includes dinner and show


When/Where: Saturday, 7 p.m. at The Side Bar, Morristown
Why Go: You want to mix and mingle with other young professionals, while celebrating this organization's anniversary.
Cost: $20 at the door