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Mighty Mike and Elvis

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With the Super Bowl and Grammys behind us, wouldn't it be cool to see some celebrities up close?

This weekend, you can do just that.

Stop by Just Sports Collectibles in Voorhees and meet Flyers forward Matt Read. You can also meet Animal Planet star Mighty Mike. Big Mike (as I like to call him) is one of the largest alligators to be on display outside of Florida and he's about 50 years old.

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If sports and alligators aren't your cup of tea, check out Elvis, live music and the Wizard of Oz. There's plenty to see and do this weekend, no matter what your age.

Mighty Mike

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  • Where/When: Camden Adventure Aquarium, 1 Riverside Dr., Camden; daily, 10 a.m. to 5 p.m.
  • What's Going On: Mighty Mike is one of the largest alligators to ever visit these parts. This wonder of nature is only in town until Feb. 29. Weighing in at 800 pounds and 14 feet long, this alligator has traveled the country to be on display in various states and he's been featured on several TV programs, including a few on Animal Planet. The aquarium brags that Mighty Mike has become a traveling ambassador for the American alligators. If gators aren't your thing, make sure to take in the hundreds of other sea creatures at the aquarium and check out the two resident hippos.
  • Price: This weekend only, $15 per ticket, plus tax and applicable fees, if purchased online.

Elvis Show

  • Where/When: Valleybrook Country Club, 200 Golf View Dr., Blackwood; Friday, Dinner, 6:30 p.m., Show, 8 p.m.
  • What's Going On: An Elvis dinner show awaits you this Friday night. Enjoy the sounds of Doug Church, one of the best Elvis impersonators around. Valleybrook proclaims Doug Church has toured the US as well as Bangkok, Hong Kong, Europe and Canada. He is also the winner of "The World’s Best Elvis Tribute Artist."
  • Price: $59 per ticket

Filomena's Music

  • Where/When: Filomena’s Cucina Italiana, 1380 Blackwood Clementon Rd., Blackwood; today, 6:30 to 10:30 p.m., Friday, 7 to 10 p.m., Saturday, 8 p.m. to 12 a.m.
  • What's Going On: For those of you who haven't stopped by this delightful Italian restaurant, they offer live music Tuesday through Saturday nights. This weekend's line-up includes the sounds of Jim Banack tonight, Bitter Sweet Duo Friday night and the BLT Band on Saturday night.
  • Price: Purchase of food or beverage required

Flyers Rookie Star Signing

  • Where/When: Voorhees Town Center, Just Sports Collectibles (JSC), 1445 Voorhees Town Center, Voorhees; Friday, 6:30 to 8 p.m.
  • What's Going On: Visit this sports memorabilia store this Friday night and meet Philadelphia Flyers rookie forward Matt Read. Per the store's website, autograph tickets must be presented at the time of the actual signing. JSC is not responsible for lost or stolen tickets. Each autograph ticket is good for one autograph. An autograph ticket does not include an item. You may bring your own item to be autographed or JSC will have items for purchase at the event.
  •  Price: $25 per autograph

Coaches for Cancer

  • Where/When: Highland Regional High School, 450 Erial Rd., Blackwood; Friday, 4 p.m. and 5:30 p.m.
  • What's Going On: Come out and support Highland Regional High School as the school's girls' basketball team helps to fight cancer. They have festivities planned to start at 4 p.m., followed by a basketball game. The Highland Lady Tartans take on the Lady Cougars of Arthur P. Schalick High School. Varsity plays at 4 p.m., followed by a junior varsity game at 5:30 p.m.
  • Price: $5 or less per game

Wizard of Oz

  • Where/When: Broadway Theatre of Pitman, 43 S. Broadway, Pitman; Friday and Saturday, 10 a.m. and 7:30 p.m., also Saturday, 1 p.m.
  • What's Going On: The Broadway Theatre brings you a classic this weekend. Watch as Dorothy leaves Kansas and travels to the World of Oz. As she follows the Yellow Brick Road, she meets a Scarecrow, a Tinman and a Cowardly Lion. The group encounters the Wicked Witch of the West and visits the great and mysterious Wizard. This is a show the entire family will enjoy!
  • Price: $9 (sales tax and handling fees may apply)
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