Get Out: Run to Cure Cancer, A Moment in the Spotlight and All-You-Can-Eat Pancakes

It’s Thursday, and you have no idea what to unwind for the weekend. Don't worry, Patch is coming to your rescue! Check our picks for the activities to hit on your time off.

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Where/When: , 27830 Hilliard Blvd., 8-11 a.m. Sunday.

Why Go: Lace up for this USA track & field certified 4-mile race and 2-mile fun run/walk hosted by Emily's Rainbow Fund to benefit pediatric cancer research at Rainbow Babies & Children's Hospital.  Held in memory of Westlake’s 12-year-old Emily Lewis, who passed away in August 2009 after a courageous three year battle with pediatric kidney cancer.  All funds will sponsor a graduate student to do pediatric cancer research at Rainbow Babies & Children’s Hospital.

Pricing: Day-of registration for the 4 mile or 2 mile race is $25 for runners 19 years and older and $15 for runners 18 and younger. Registration is $5 for the kids’ quarter mile walk and run

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Where/When: cafeteria, 27830 Hilliard Blvd., 9 a.m. to 1 p.m.

Why Go: Support the efforts and service projects of the local Kiwanis club. The admission price buys all-you-can-eat pancakes, sausage, juice and coffee.

Pricing: $5, children 6 years and younger eat free.

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Where/When: 174 Main St., Crocker Park, 11 a.m. to 4 p.m.

Why Go: This is your chance to cut the line at the Chicago auditions for Simon Cowell’s new reality talent show “The X-Factor.” The individuals or groups that win each of the four categories will be featured on the "Fox 8 News In the Morning" show and get passes to cut the line at auditions in Chicago April 27.

Pricing: Free!

4.

Where/When: , 6-9 p.m. Friday

Why Go: Porter Public Library is inviting the community to a family-friendly mini-golf fundraiser. For $15, teams of up to four players can tee off for nine holes of golf. There will also be a cakewalk and Wii Golf during the evening.

Funds raised go towards -sponsored programs and services. Register your team at the library's circulation desk. Call 440-871-2600 for  more information, or stop by the circulation desk to get your tee time of either 6, 7 or 8 p.m.

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Where/When: , 500 Southpark Ctr, Strongsville, 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. Sunday

Why Go: Come out to the 2011 Women’s & Food Expo being held at Michaud’s Town & Country. Over 125 vendors will be on display including Westfield SouthPark. Download a $1 off coupon here.

Pricing: $15

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