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Weekend Things: Carnivals, A Roller Derby and Adopt-a-Pet Event

Roller Derby game will raise money for Tennessee flood victims.

Fourth Annual Carnival in Lincoln Park

Where/When: Saturday, July 16 at the Borough Field at the Municipal Complex.

Why Go: Hose Co. No. 1 is celebrating 80 years and will host a parade to end the carnival along with other fire companies throughout New Jersey.

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Pricing: Free.

Roller Derby Game for Charity

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Where/When: Saturday, July 16 starting at 5 p.m. at Parsippany Presbyterian Church, 1675 Route 46.

Why Go: Hosted by The Psycho 78s Roller Derby Team all proceeds will go to Tennessee flood relief efforts.

Pricing: $10.

Street Party Pet Adoption Event

Where/When: Saturday, July 16 from 5 to 10 p.m. at Montclair Animal Shelter, 77 N. Willow St. in Montclair.

Why Go: Street party with music, food and family fun. There will be discounted adoption fees. For more information contact 973-744-8600.

Pricing: Free, donations accepted.

Triathlon in Lincoln Park

Where/When: Sunday, July 17 beginning at 8 a.m.

Why Go: To register or for more information please see http://lincolnparktriathlon.com.

Pricing: $80 for individuals, $120 for relays.

St. Mary’s Carnival

Where/When: Friday and Saturday, July 15 and 16 starting at 7 p.m. at St. Mary’s School, 25 Pompton Ave. in Pompton Lakes.

Why Go: There will be rides, games, DJ, live music, and raffles. Wristbands are also available for rides daily. Raffle grand prize is $50,000 with 100 other prizes.

Pricing: Admission is free.

One Day Intensive Childbirth Preparation/Lamaze

Where/When: Saturday, July 16 beginning at 9 a.m. at Chilton Health Network Building, 242 West Parkway in Pompton Plains.

Why Go:  Learn stages of labor, breathing techniques, tour the new mother/baby center. Call 973-831-5475 for event details.

Pricing: $200.

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