Kids vs. Grown-Ups

Gloucester Township Patch knows parents of school-age children may be spending some extra quality time with their kids this week due to schools closing for the New Jersey Education Association Convention. We've got a handful of events to help you keep the kids entertained. We've also picked events that are for adults only. With a sense of division in the events, we want the kids to have fun and the parents to keep their sanity (admittedly, some events are fun for all ages). No one will want Monday to come with so many cool happenings. For the Kids: Evening Storytime at the Library Where/When: Gloucester Township-Blackwood Rotary Public Library, 15 S. Black Horse Pike, Blackwood; tonight, 6:30 p.m. What's Going On: This event, geared toward kids, is snuggly fun. Kids are encouraged to wear their PJs, bring a blankie or even a stuffed animal. Little ones can curl up and enjoy a bedtime story at the library before heading home to sleep. If you are interested in attending this event, contact the library at 856-228-0022 or register online. Price: Free Young Americans Workshop and Concerts Where/When: Timber Creek Regional High School, 501 Jarvis Rd., Sicklerville; Workshops — today, registration begins at 3 p.m., sessions 4 to 9 p.m. today, 8 a.m. to 6 p.m. Friday, and TBD Saturday; Concerts — Saturday, 4 and 7:30 p.m. What's Going On: Who are the Young Americans? They are a music outreach group formed in California by Milton C. Anderson in 1962. This amazing group of performers will engage second-graders through high-school seniors from the South Jersey community in an exciting performing arts workshop that ends with two concerts on Nov. 12. Price: $85 for workshop; tickets for performance: $15 for adults, $12 for students and seniors Sahara Sam's 11/11/11 Military Special Where/When: Sahara Sam's Indoor Water Park, 160 Cooper Rd., West Berlin; Friday, 10 a.m. to 8 p.m. What's Going On: This indoor water park will provide the kids (and you) with a fun break from the norm. Enjoy a day indoors where the temperature is always warm and the water is just right. There is a family raft ride, an arcade, WiFi, an on-site snack bar and more. Visit their Facebook page because every Friday they offer a giveaway. This Friday, which is Veterans Day, Sahara Sam's offers a tribute to our military. Those who present valid military ID card or DD214 at the time of purchase on Nov. 11 can purchase tickets for just $11.11. Price: $11.11 for military (per guidelines above), $31.95 general admission, $19.95 twilight admission (after 3:30 p.m.), and kids 2 and under are free Cupcake Fun Where/When: The Garden State Discovery Museum, 2040 Springdale Rd., Cherry Hill; today and Friday, 1 to 3 p.m. What's Going On: The Garden State Discovery Museum never fails to have a festive kid event taking place each weekend. This time, they have their buddies from Tis So Sweet stopping by. Museum guests can attend free workshops on how to decorate cupcakes. Price: $10.95 for adults and children 12 months and older; $9.95 for seniors Button Rings for Tweens and Teens Where/When: Michaels Arts & Crafts, 63 Chrissy Way, Sicklerville; Saturday, 10 to 11 a.m. What's Going On: This week, Michaels Arts & Crafts has a make-it, take-it event geared toward the older kids. Teens and tweens are invited to come out and make an original button ring craft. Price: The cost of buttons For the Grown-ups: Human Trafficking Awareness Event Where/When: Camden County College, College Drive and Peter Cheeseman Road, Blackwood, today, 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. and 7 to 9 p.m. What's Going On: While this event isn't earmarked as fun, it is for adults and promises to be intellectually stimulating. Camden County College’s Alpha Nu Mu chapter of Phi Theta Kappa International Honor Society is sponsoring this "Action Day" event focused on human trafficking. From 11 a.m. to 2 p.m., displays will be exhibited in the Atrium of the Connector Building on this topic. Per the college's website, from 7 to 9 p.m., Kaitlyn Keisel-Stagnone and Cristal Solorio, from the Polaris Project, and Kim Sykes, from the Coalition Against Trafficking in Women International, will make presentations. Refreshments will be provided. Price: Free to attend 3rd Annual Philadelphia Comedy Festival Where/When: Laff House, 221 South St., Philadelphia; today through Sunday, 8 p.m. shows, Friday and Saturday, additional 10:30 p.m. shows What's Going On: This entire weekend is dedicated to making you laugh. The festival will showcase the talents of Joe Derosa tonight, Reginald Ballard (Bro' Man from the tv show Martin) Friday, Joe Clair on Saturday and new faces of comedy on Sunday night. Price: $20 to $25, plus any applicable fees The John Byrne Band Plays Live  Where/When: Sketch Club Players, 433 Glover St., Woodbury; Saturday, 8 p.m. What's Going On: Travel to Woodbury this weekend for a benefit concert starring The John Byrne Band. Funds raised from this charity event will go toward the repair of the theater. The venue was damaged during our unusual August earthquake. The band has a rock-folk sound and is said to give amazing live shows. Price: $15 per ticket in advance, $20 at the door John Hiatt Where/When: Scottish Rite Auditorium,315 White Horse Pike, Collingswood; tonight, 7:30 p.m. What's Going On: The multi-talented John Hiatt visits our area for one performance this weekend. Hiatt is a well-established and award-winning songwriter. He's also a rock guitarist, pianist and singer. His music career spans from the 1970s to the present day. Price: $45, $39.50 and $29.50, plus any applicable fees Flea Market, Luncheon and Bazaar Where/When: St. John's Episcopal Church, 1720 Old Black Horse Pike, Chews Landing; Saturday, 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. What's Going On: This event is arriving just in time for the holidays. Find gifts from the many new items and flea market gems. There will also be homemade luncheon items for sale. Price: Free to attend