5 Things You Need to Know This Week

As January turns into February, there's important stuff going on in the Rose City this week. Make sure to check our events listings for more details!

Monday — The Borough Council holds its first hearing for the 2012 municipal budget at 7 p.m. at . For exercises of a different kind, check out the free fitness class, 7 p.m. at the .

Tuesday — Baby Rhymetime uses songs, nursery rhymes, oral stories, and fingerplays to introduce language, concepts, play, and other early literacy skills to babies 0-24 months and their care givers, 10:30 a.m. at the . On the hardwood, the girls basketball team hosts Morris Catholic with tip-off at 7 p.m.

Wednesday — Registration continues for spring classes with the non-profit Adult School of the Chathams, Madison and Florham Park. Over 300 on-site classes to choose from and hundreds more of online classes, 9 a.m. at the .

Thursday — Spanish/Bilingual Storytime for all ages, 10:30 a.m. at the for children 0-6 years and their caregivers. For fans of kegling, Dodger bowling hosts Delbarton, 4 p.m. at Rockaway Lanes.

Friday — participates in Give Kids a Smile!, a one-day program of free oral healthcare for kids who cannot afford it, beginning at 8 a.m. Children will receive a comprehensive dental exam, oral healthcare instruction, fluoride treatments, and free dental hygiene materials including toothbrushes, floss and toothpaste. The office will also have clowns, face-painting,balloon artists and story tellers.