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Five Things to Do This Weekend: April 8-10

Here are our picks for events and activities to check out 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 and shops to explore.

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  • When and where: 6 to 11:59 p.m. Friday at the Winder Community Center
  • Why go: To bid on live and silent auction items and help raise money for The Tree House, a children’s advocacy center
  • Pricing: $35

2. 

  • When and where: 6:30 p.m. Friday at
  • Why go: To run and walk for fun and to benefit the Apalachee High School cheerleaders
  • Pricing: $20 for adults and $10 for students for the 5K, $10 for the fun run

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 When and where: 7:30 p.m. Friday and Saturday at the

Why Go: To see the drama and choral departments present Guys and DollsA Musical Fable of Broadway

Pricing: $10 in advance; $15 at the door

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  • When and where: 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Saturday at the Georgia Piedmont Arts Center
  • Why go: To peruse the arts and crafts vendors are offering, take a free, adult mini-art lesson, let the children participate in art activities and enjoy musical entertainment
  • Pricing: Free

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  • When and where: 2:30 to 6 p.m. Sunday at the Foundry Park Inn and Spa in Athens
  • Why go: To attend one of the Southeast's favorite beer festivals featuring a large variety of beers from all over the world, including world-class, gourmet, high-gravity beers and cask ales
  • Pricing: $42.75

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