Get Out: Your Weekend Planner March 11-13

The weekend is almost here and you will surely be looking for ways to unwind. Here is this week's Grab & Go Planner to the rescue with five things to do locally this weekend. 

1.) Affordable Homeownership Expo

Where/When: , 198 Central Ave.; Sat., March 12 10 a.m. to 3 p.m.

Why Go: Homeownership is a big step, so why go at it in the dark? The expo will put you in touch with experts in the field who will give you all the information you need to know to make your home purchase an affordable investment. Click here for more info

Price: Free

2.) Caring for Loves Ones with Dementia

Where/When:, 125 Westchester Ave,; Sat.. March 12 from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m.

Why Go: Care for your loved one with dementia without the challenges.  Learn how to make this difficult time less stressful with an Alzheimer’s care expert.

Price: Free

3.) The 14th Annual White Plains St. Patrick’s Day Parade

Where/When: Mamaroneck Avenue; Sat. March 12 at noon.

Why go: This is a great tradition for the whole family. of the Sisters of the Divine Compassion will lead the parade as the grand marshal. A 9 a.m. mass at will kick off the parade ceremony. After the service, a full parade precession, complete with bagpipers, 25 bands and six floats will cruise down the road to wow you right here in White Plains.

The route starts at Old Mamaroneck Avenue and Mamaroneck Avenue, and runs down Mamaroneck Avenue to Main Street. Come with your kids and grab a spot along the street to see the whole thing. Afterword, several of the local restaurants will open their doors for some afternoon fun

Price: Free

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Where/When:  Sat., March 12 at 6:30 p.m.

Why go: If you can’t make it to the parade—or if you had so much fun you don’t want it to stop (which is more likely to be the case!) – come for a post parade dinner at l’s Kearney Gym. 

El Centro Hispano and Isabel Villar will be recognized with the Msgr. Ed O’Brien Community Service Award for their outstanding service to the community in White Plains and neighboring towns and communities. Here’ you’ll be able to chow down on some delicious corned beef and cabbage, listen to songs by premier Silgo-style fiddler Brian Conway and his group.

Your kids will love watching the O’Rourke Academy of Irish Dance when they perform traditional Irish step dancing routines and jigs. To keep this pan cultural celebration going, Panambi Vera—a Paraguayan folkloric dance group—will also perform.

Pricing: $40 per person in advance, $30 for seniors. The price goes up to $45 at the door and $35 for seniors. For more information call 914-798-1106.

5.) Lerner & Loewe's Greatest Hits

Where/When: , 11 City Pl.; Sat., March 12 at 8 p.m.

Why Go: Listen to all your favorite Broadway show tunes in one show! Your favorite Lerner and Loewe hits from “My Fair Lady,” “Brigadoon,” and “Camelot,” will be performed on stage.

Price:  Tickets are $42.50. Click here to purchase online.