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Get Out: Your Weekend Planner Feb.11-13
Win a honeymoon, raise money for cancer and attend a star studded gala—all this weekend in your neighborhood.
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 unwinding during the weekend.
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Where/When: Empire City Casino at Yonkers Raceway, 810 Yonkers Ave, Yonkers, NY; the month of February
Why Go: If you’re planning on popping the question you could win big with the casino’s “Lucky in Love,” contest. The first 100 couples to get engaged at the casino could win a $2,500 honeymoon; nine will get $150 in free play. Call Clare Galterio to coordinate 914.457.2609
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Pricing: Free
Where/When: (at the Westchester County Center), 196 Central Ave.; Friday, Feb. 11 10 a.m. to 1 p.m.
Why Go: Meet other artists in a monitored drawing session. Open to all (no more than 20) on a donation basis.
Pricing: Free
Where/When: , 950 Mamaroneck Ave.; Friday, Feb. 11, 7 p.m.
Why Go: Watch the Stepinac Crusaders basketball face-off against Cardinal Hayes, while raising money for the American Cancer Society.
Pricing: Adults $6 donation at door, students $3
4. New Urban Jazz: Ray Blue Quartet
Where/When: , 31 Mamaroneck Ave.; Saturday, 8 p.m.
Why Go: Before you hit the city streets at night, groove out to the sounds of Peekskill saxophonist Ray Blue, joined by Sharp Radway on piano, Cameron Brown on the bass, and Tony Jefferson on the drums.
Pricing: $25 general admission, $20 for students.
Where/When: r, 11 City Place; Sunday, Feb. 13, 6 p.m.
Why Go: Raise money for your local performing arts center while enjoying a fabulous evening gala with music and entertainment by award winning performers, in addition to a silent auction, wine and hors d’oeuvers.
Pricing: $125 or $250 (includes preferred seating and post performance party at Blue restaurant).
And still you want more? Click on our family-friendly Grab & Go Kids Planner refreshed every Wednesday or our Patch Picks, which will feature hot spots for Valentine's Day dates at 3 p.m. on Thursday.
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