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Get Out Weekend Planner: Cinco De Mayo, Bowling and Movies!

Our top 10 picks for this weekend.

 

Welcome to the new and improved Get Out Weekend Planner. We recently combined the Grab & Go Kids Planner with Get Out for a one-stop shop for fun weekend planning.

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 out our top picks for this weekend to find something for everyone in the family to enjoy.

1. Cinco de Mayo Party
Where?/When?: Mighty Oak Barrel, Thursday, 5 p.m.
Why Go?: To celebrate Cinco de Mayo. Stop by the bar area at Mighty Oak Barrel for $3 Coronas and $5 margaritas and appetizers!

2. Rummage Sale
Where?/When?: Presbyterian Church of Plum Creek, Friday and Saturday, 9 a.m. to 7 p.m.
Why Go?: This is the 49th Annual Plum Creek Church rummage sale. There will be clothing, jewelry, housewares, toys, books, furniture and appliances. Baked goods will be sold from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m.

3. The Knack Clay Pot Event Make-It Take-It
Where/When: Michael’s in Monroeville, Friday, 6 to 8 p.m.
Why Go: Just in time for Mother’s Day, create something handy for Mom to hold her jewelry. Ages 3 and up can make a clay pot jewelry holder for Mother's Day while supplies last.
Pricing: Participants must buy a clay pot.

4. Stuart Woods Talk and Sign
Where?/When?: Oakmont Carnegie Library, Friday, 7 p.m.
Why Go?: Mystery Lovers Bookshop welcomes Stuart Woods, a best-selling author, to talk at the Oakmont Carnegie Library. Stuart will be presenting his latest book Bel-Air Dead.
Pricing: $5 or free with purchase of Bel-Air Dead.

5. The Rocky Horror Picture Show
Where?/When?: Oaks Theater, Saturday, 12 a.m.
Why Go?: The Rocky Horror Picture Show is showing for one night at Oaks Theater! Doors open at 11 p.m.
Pricing: $7

6. The Garden Club of Oakmont Plant Sale
Where?/When?: Hoffstot's Cafe Monaco, Saturday, 9 a.m. to 3 p.m.
Why Go?: The Garden Club of Oakmont is holding its annual plant sale in the Hoffstot's parking lot. There will be a variety of annuals, perennials, hanging baskets, containers, herbs, lettuce bowls and garden treasurers. There will also be a "from our gardens" booth which provides plant divisions from members' own gardens. All proceeds will benefit civic planting in Oakmont.

7. Paper Event Make-It Take-It
Where/When: Michael’s in Monroeville, Saturday, 10 a.m. to 12 p.m.
Why Go?: Celebrate National Scrapbook Day making gifts for Mom. Create a custom scrapbook page for Mother's Day while supplies last. This program is for ages 14 and up.
Pricing: Free

8. Sunny Miles: Make a Difference, Bowl for a Mile
Where?/When?: Nesbit's Lanes, Saturday, 3 to 5 p.m.
Why Go?: To support a great cause! All proceeds will benefit the Sunny Carney Carcinoid Cancert Fund. Starting in May, Lisa Bernardi will be running 300 miles in a variety of races in different cities to raise funds for Sunny’s medical treatments and traveling expenses. She is asking for each mile to be purchased, so Nesbit’s Lanes invites you to help her reach the goal of $81,000 and come bowl for a Sunny Mile.
Pricing: $15/Adult, $10/Child 10 & Under, Non-Bowlers-$10 Donation

9. Kentucky Derby 137
Where?/When?:  Mighty Oak Barrel, Saturday, 4 p.m.
Why Go?: The Mighty Oak Barrel is having a Kentucky Derby celebration with mint juleps, mojitos and a hat contest!

10. Lebanon, Pa Screening and Q & A
Where?/When?:  Oaks Theater, Sunday, 2:30 p.m. or 5 p.m.
Why Go?: Lebanon, PA is now playing at the Oaks Theater until May 12.  This Sunday, there will be a brief Q & A with director Ben Hickernell and producer Jason Contino following the 2:30 p.m. and 5 p.m. shows.
Pricing: $6.00, Click here for ticket information.

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