Five Things to Do This Weekend

Looking for something fun to do this weekend? Here are some ideas (and be sure to tell us about the things you did and show us the pictures you took by e-mailing Editor Kyle Stucker at Kyle.Stucker@Patch.com):

1. Check Out the Conclusion of the Academy Awards Film Festival: The final installments of 's (free) film festival honoring iconic, award-winning movies is this Saturday.

On tap are "Rain Man" at noon and "Unforgiven" at 2:30 p.m.

2. Eat an Unlimited Number of Pancakes for a Good Cause: Cub Scout Pack 380 is hosting an all-you-can-eat pancake breakfast Sunday from 8 a.m to 12:30 p.m. in the cafeteria.

Proceeds will benefit the pack, and entry costs $10 for adults and $5 for kids. They are running a special $1 discount for each member of your group if you bring a copy of the flier attached to this article as a PDF.

3. Cheer On Local Sports Teams: There are many games this weekend, including matchups featuring 's basketball, wrestling and ice hockey teams.

For a full schedule of games, .

4. Enjoy an Afternoon of Free Gaming: Friday is the last Friday of the month, so that means Lane Memorial Library is hosting another free Teen Gaming Afternoon from 3 to 4:30 p.m.

Students have to be 10 years or older to participate in the activities, which include the library's new Xbox 360 Kinect and other video games.

5. Meet a Local Author: Local writer and jazz musician Karen Cameron-Brook will be holding a special meet-and-greet and signing session Saturday.

More information about that event as well as information about her book, which is based off the life of a local woman, is available .

What else is going on? You tell us! There are plenty of other events and this weekend is the start of school vacation, but we want to know what you're going to do. Tell us in the comments!