Five Things You Need to Know This Week

We start the new week with a holiday -- President's Day. This started -- of course -- with numero uno, George Washington.

If you believe he never told a lie -- and he may be the only President since to have not told one -- then we should tip our hat to the father of our country, who wore the wig quite well, thank you.

On this day, we toast George and the rest of America's President's throughout the years who have taken on a thankless job.

That said, here are five things you need to know this week.

1) To learn more about our leaders, check out  today from 12:00pm–2:00 p.m. The museum is located at 6 Normandy Heights Rd, Morristown.

2) If you're looking for something to do with young ones in the family, you can catch  .today at 3:00p.m The show can be seen at 100 South St. in Morristown.

3) Older theatre-goers might like The Robber Bridegroom, presented by SOPAC.  This live presentation is done by The Seton Hall University Arts Council.  The story is based in Mississippi during the 18th century, a boy, the richest planter in the country and his only daughter.  These performances run through February 27, 2011 with matinee and evenings times.  For more information and to purchase tickets, please call 973-313-2787. The theatre is located at One Sopac Way, South Orange. For more information, check out their website: http://www.sopacnow.org.  Ticket prices are $15, $12, $8.

4) There will be a  s on Tuesday, February 22, beginning at 7:30 p.m. Location: 1497 Woodacres Dr., Mountainside.

5) Check out "eye-popping" science demonstrations and experiments at Trailside Nature and Science Center in Mountainside on Monday afternoon. From 1:30 to 2:15 p.m., "Up, Up and Away with Mad Science of West NJ" will offer exciting, hands-on educational performances that explore the three states of matter, air pressure and more, according to a press release distributed by the Union County Office of Public Information The show is recommended for children ages 4 and up. Tickets cost $4 per person, and go on sale at 1 p.m. at the Trailside Visitor Center.