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Get Out: It’s Thursday – What Are You Doing this Weekend?
Learn how to help out 'Habitat,' check out some art and benefit a local school's scholarship program.
It’s Thursday, and you’ve got no idea what you’ll do for the weekend. Patch is coming to the rescue. We’ve got the best bets for your done-work-outta-here time. Check our picks for the activities to hit and new bars, restaurants and shops to explore.
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Where/When: Montgomery County Community College, 340 Dekalb Pike, Blue Bell; every weekday through March 25
Why go: The show features the artwork of high school students from 32 schools throughout the county.
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Pricing: Free
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Where/When: Abington Library, 1030 Old York Road, Abington; March 3, 7 p.m.
Why go: Staff from Barnes & Noble will be on hand to discuss the features of the Nook, how to download eBooks, troubleshooting and sharing eBooks. Also learn about MCLINC Overdrive eBooks, NetLibrary eBooks and other sources for eBooks.
Pricing: Free
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Where/When: Penn State Abington, 1600 Woodland Road, Jenkintown; Thursdays, between March 3 and April 7, 10:30 a.m. to noon
Why Go: Professor Emeritus Dr. Robert Bernoff presents “Enjoy Your Food, and Be Healthy,” a workshop exploring several books and cutting-edge research regarding food, eating, drinking and health.
Pricing: $50, register online
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Where/When: The Center School, 2450 Hamilton Ave., Willow Grove; March 8, 5:30 to 9 p.m.
Why go: Enjoy selections from more than 40 restaurants, all serving their signature dishes, live entertainment, and auctions. Food will be served between 5:30 and 8:30 p.m. Must be at least 21 to attend. Proceeds benefit Center School Scholarship Fund.
Pricing: $45
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Where/When: Upper Dublin Township Building, 801 Loch Alsh Ave., Fort Washington; March 8 from 7:30 to 9 p.m.
Why go: What better way to spend an evening than learning how you can get involved in building a home for someone less fortunate? Come find out how you can participate in Habitat for Humanity Montco’s Women Build. No experience is necessary. Must be 18 or older.
Pricing: Free
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