Community Corner
Get Out: Feb. 25-27 Activities
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It's Thursday and you have no idea what you're going to do this weekend.
Patch is coming to the rescue. We've got the best bets for your done-with-work-outta-here time. Check out our picks for the activities to hit and new places to explore.
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Where/When: Depart from ; 2 p.m., Saturday, Feb. 26
Why Go: See the new 25th anniversary production of Les Miserables with new staging and amazing scenery at the Cadillac Palace Theatre.
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Pricing: $45 for Harper students with ID; $50 for faculty, staff, seniors and general public.
Where/When: Rollins Savanna, Washington St., Grayslake; 10 a.m. - 12 p.m., Sunday, Feb 27.
Why Go: Weather permitting, learn how to cross-country ski and explore the Rollins Savanna. Must be 12 years old or older and must bring your own ski equipment.
Pricing: $5 per person for Lake County residents; $7 for non-residents.
Where/When: , 399 N. Quentin Rd., Palatine; 6 - 9 p.m., Friday, Feb. 25.
Why Go: Casual night of dinner and friendly but competitive games. Longest drive, closest to the pin, putting, baggo, 50/50 raffle and cash bar. Come to play or watch from a cozy seat by a fire. All proceeds benefit the children and families assisted by The Bridge Youth & Family Services.
Pricing: $50 per person; $85 per couple.
Where/When: , 150 E. Wood St., Palatine; 8 p.m. Friday and Saturday, Feb. 25 and 26, 3 p.m. Sunday, Feb. 27.
Why Go: LZP Production of the musical lost gem.
Pricing: $17 per ticket if purchased in advance; $19 at the door.
Where/When: , 1200 E. Twin Lakes Dr., Palatine; 10 a.m. - 3 p.m., Sunday, Feb. 27.
Why Go: Jump into the freezing cold waters of Twin Lakes Recreation area to raise money for the Special Olympics. Proceeds will benefit the more than 1200 athletes with intellectual disabilities in North Suburban Cook County.
Pricing: Free.
Where/When: , 350 McHenry Rd., Buffalo Grove; 9 p.m. - 2 a.m., Saturday, Feb. 26.
Why Go: Live musical tribute to the Beatles by American English-the band named number 1 by thousands of Beatles fans in a sound-alike contest three years in a row. The band has also won Illinois Entertainer of the Year and Best Tribute Band. Must be 21 years old or older.
Pricing: $8 in advance; $10 at the door.
Where/When: McDonald Woods, on Grass Lake Rd, west of Route 45 and east of Route 83, Lake Villa; 4:30 - 6 p.m., Saturday, Feb. 26.
Why Go: Learn about the special adaptations owls have as silent predators and why they are important members of the wildlife community. Take a hike and try to lure owls out with recorded calls. Event is for adults only.
Pricing: $6 for Lake County residents; $8 for non-residents.
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