Sandy Exhibit Opening, House Tour This Weekend in Hoboken

*An exhibit examining the wide-ranging impact Superstorm Sandy has had on Hoboken since swamping the Mile Square City late last October will open Saturday night at the Hoboken Historical Museum.

*Take a few hours Sunday to see the eclectic array of homes the Mile Square City has to offer. This year's Hoboken House Tour features nine homes and condos around Hoboken, from turn-of-the century craftsmanship to waterfront lofts. The self-guided tour starts at the Hoboken Historical Museum and runs from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Tickets are $25 in advance and $30 on Sunday. Proceeds benefit the museum.

*Hundreds of costumed runners will gather near Pier A Park Saturday at 10 a.m. to run in the fourth annual HoBOOken Halloween 5k. Children ages 2 to 11 can also join the action by participating in the Scary Scurry Kids' Run, which will also be held near Pier A Park at 11 a.m.

*The Proto Gallery, a new contemporary art gallery in Hoboken, has an ongoing exhibition called, "Proto Intro: One," which features 10 contemporary artists who work in a variety of mediums, from painting to photography. The exhibit is open to the public Wednesday through Sunday, 10 a.m. to 4 p.m., or by appointment, through Nov. 17.

*The Hoboken Family Farmers Market is open this Saturday from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. at 14th Street and Garden Street.

*Prospective animal adopters can pay any price they choose for their new pet from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. this weekend at the Liberty Humane Society as part of the shelter's second annual "Name Your Price" adoption promotion.

*The most recent work of accomplished blind artist Tim Lefens is on display through November in the gallery at Bwe Kafe, located at 1002 Washington St.

*The city hosts table tennis nights at the Multi-Service Center from 8 p.m. to 9:45 p.m. every Friday and 3 p.m. to 5 p.m. every Saturday for the rest of the year. Players of all ages are invited to attend the free games (children 18 and under must be accompanied by an adult), which will be held in the Multi-Service Center's second floor gym. Six tables, paddles and balls are available at the center.