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Get out Aug. 25 to 28: Football, American Craft Exposition, Golden Retriever Rescue and More
What are you up to this weekend? Patch has a few ideas.
- Anime Club: Animeniacs
When/Where: Wilmette Public Library, Aug. 27 from 10:30 a.m. to 1 p.m.
Why Go: Join some great trivia contests, learn some drawing techniques, as well as ComicLife software. Make your cartoon dreams a reality!
Price: Free - American Craft Exposition 2011
When/Where: Aug. 26 to 28, Henry Crown Sports Pavilion at Northwestern University, 2311 Campus Drive, Evanston
Why Go: End the summer by sampling some of the United States’ top crafters. Find the perfect items to add the finishing touches to your home. A portion of the proceeds go to NorthShore’s research on Ovarian cancer.
Price: $15 for a three-day pass, $5 for children 10 and under
When/Where: 7:30 p.m. Saturday, Aug. 26;
Why Go: Watch the Spartans take on Hersey in the first football game of the season, at home at Glenbrook North. Although two-year starter QB has graduated, Glenbrook North’s lineup still looks good, including junior RB Grant Rushing, .
Pricing: Free
When/Where: 10 a.m. – 10:30 p.m., Saturday, Aug. 27,, Northbrook
Why Go: Enjoy brunch or dinner at Prairie Grass Café and raise money for a new organic garden and outdoor classroom for District 28.
Pricing: 10 percent of proceeds from any meal go to support the district.
When/Where: 2 and 7:30 p.m. Saturday, Aug. 27;
Why Go: Reward completion of the first homework assignments of the year with actor Jack Black and some animated panda kung fu.
Pricing: Free
When/Where: 5-9 p.m. Sunday, Aug. 28;
Why Go: Event organizers say the car dealership will be transformed into a Caribbean resort complete with casino games, music, prizes and food catered by Wolfgang Puck. Proceeds support the North Suburban YMCA’s Capital Campaign.
Pricing: $125 per couple, $75 individual- As Good as Gold Golden Retriever Rescue of Northern Illinois
When/Where: Aug. 27 from 12 p.m. to 3 p.m. at Pet Supplies Plus in Morton Grove, 7204 Dempster St.
Why Go: See some cute pups and meet volunteers from As Good as Gold, Golden Retriever Rescue of Northern Illinois who will be on hand to answer questions about pet adoption.
Price: Free
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