Get Out: Run for a Cure, Reunite with the Knights, Meet Filipino Writers

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 this weekend.

• Where/When: Quarry Lakes, 2250 Isherwood Way, Fremont,; Saturday from 9 a.m. to noon.
• Why Go: Lace up to walk or run for breast cancer or support those who do with this annual 5K/10K event.
• Pricing: Free to attend. $40 to participate.

• Where/When: 5911 Mowry Ave, Newark; Saturday from 2 p.m. to midnight.
• Why Go: Meet up with old friends who were known as the Newark High Knights. Live music and catered BBQ will make for a good time. The event is only open to Newark High alumni, so make sure you check on reservations.
• Pricing: $60 for a ticket.

• Where/When: Hayward Airport, 19990 Skywest Dr, Hayward; Saturday
• Why Go: Take advantage of the opportunity to fly the blue skies above Hayward. The free rides are offered to kids ages 8-17 through the Young Eagles Program. Registration and questions should be called into Pat Polehls at 510-703-1466.
• Pricing: Free.

ADULT BEGINNING NATURE DRAWING

• Where/When: 2 Marshlands Rd., Fremont; Sunday at 10: 30 a.m.
• Why Go: Learn the fundamentals of sketching nature. Participants will learn about drawing negative shapes and shadows and using light to create dimensions. Paper and pencils will be provided. Call 510-792-0222, ext.363 to register.
• Pricing: Free

• Where/When: , 34007 Alvarado Niles Rd., Union City; Sunday at 2 p.m.
• Why Go: Meet and listen to the works of writers Ignacio Zulueta and Cecilia Gaerian and enjoy musical performances by Carlos Ziacita and Ray Cristobal.
• Pricing: Free