It’s Thursday, and you have 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 bars/restaurants/shops to explore.
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Where/When: 6001 Rockside Rd., Independence; Friday from 8 a.m. to 4 p.m., registration begins at 7:30 a.m.
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Why Go: Courses include Budgeting, Credit & Debt Management, Consumer Fraud, Estate Planning, Insurance, Investments, Kids & Money, Programs to Help Ohioans, Retirement Planning and Social Security.
Price: Free.
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2. KIDZIBITS FAMILY EDUCATION CENTER
Where/When: History Center, 10825 East Blvd., Cleveland; Friday from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m.
Why Go: In celebration of the grand opening of the recent expansion of the Kidzibits Family Education Center, the Western Reserve Historical Society is offering free admission to children 9 and under to the History Center.
Price: Admission is $8 adults, $7.50 seniors and $5 for children 10 and up.
Where/When: Eastgate Lanes, 2544 Wedgewood Dr., Akron; Friday from 7 p.m. to 10 p.m.
Why Go: The Akron bowling alley is hosting its first annual Battle of the Bands. Six area bands will compete for a $200 prize over six weeks. Tonight's band is Chil.
Price: $10
Where/When: Berean Christian Store, 143 Rothrock Rd., Copley; Saturday from 1 p.m. to 4 p.m.
Why Go: Kim and Cindy Howdyshell will share their stories and experiences from their book, Becoming Wives Who Please God.
Price: Free.
Where/When: Corner of Everett and Revere roads (across from Revere High School), Bath; Saturday and Sunday at 9 a.m.
Why Go: This year's show will likely have more than 400 events, 100 riders and more than 70 competition classes.
Price: Admission is $5 individual, $15 family.