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Get Out: Preparing for Earth Day

Our weekly list of the best things to do out on the town this weekend.

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/shops to explore.

1. A Humorous Encounter: An Afternoon with Mark Twain and Will Rogers
Where/When: Aurora Regional Fire Museum, 53 N. Broadway Blvd., Aurora; Sunday, April 17 from 2 to 4 p.m.
Why Go: Two guys have fun playing a couple of America's great humorists. 
Price: Free; sponsored by the Aurora Public Library

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2.
Where/When: Saavy Fashions, 1238 Douglas Rd., Oswego; Saturday, April 16 from 9 a.m. to 6 p.m.
Why Go: The consignment/resale shop is hosting a fun filled day of refreshments, door prizes and great shopping.
Price: Free

3. Japan Relief Art Show
Where/When: 7 West Studio, 7 W. Downer Pl, Aurora; Friday, April 15 from 5 to 9 p.m.
Why Go: Studio artists will present selected works for sale to benefit those affected by the recent disaster in Japan.
Price: Free

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4. Open Studio
Where/When: Nido Art Studio, 514 Terry Ave., Aurora; Saturday, April 16 from 9:30 to noon.
Why Go: Finish that project that you started two years ago. Messy fun for all ages.
Price: $15 per drop-in session

5. Geneva's Earth Day Celebration
Where/When: RiverPark, Geneva; Saturday, April 16 from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m.
Why Go: Celebrate and preserve the earth. Paper shredding, bike tuning and more.
Price: Free

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