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Thursday, May 3, 2012

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Prom, Town Meeting and Kim Forte Walk Ahead

A look at a busy weekend in Wilmington in our weekly Get Out column.

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 and new bars/restaurants/shops to explore. 1. SENIOR PROMENADE AND PROM NIGHT Where/When: Wilmington Middle School and Danversport Yacht Club, Friday at 5 p.m. Why Go: Come see Wilmington High School seniors off as they head out to what figures to be one of the most memorable nights of their high school years. Students will walk in front of their friends and family in full prom dress, then head off to Danversport Yacht Club for prom. Pricing: Free. 2. ANNUAL TOWN MEETING Where/When: Wilmington High School, Saturday at 10:30 a.m. Why Go: …

Thursday, April 19, 2012

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Opening Day, Tween Night Among Weekend Activities

Let us know your weekend plans in the comments section below.

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 and new bars/restaurants/shops to explore. 1. TWEEN NIGHT Where/When: Paint-n-Play, Friday at 6 p.m. Why Go: No need for a babysitter on Friday. Reserve your child's spot at this event where they'll be able to paint the piece of their choice while also socializing with other children on their April vacation. Pricing: $20 per child. 2. BUSY FRIDAY OF SPORTS Where/When: Wilmington High School, Friday at 10 a.m. Why Go: Wildcat teams wrap up their vacations chedule with a variety of games. At 10 a.m. the baseball team hosts Stoneham, the …

Thursday, April 12, 2012

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Model Train Open House Among Weekend Activities

Let us know your plans for the weekend in the comments section below.

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 and new bars/restaurants/shops to explore. 1. HI-RAILERS MODEL TRAIN OPEN HOUSE Where/When: Boston Metro Hi-Railers, Saturday at 10 a.m. sharp Why Go: There will be displays for families, kids, and serious model train enthusiasts. Includes a display popular in department stores in the 50's and also a special setup for young kids that will allow them to operate trains and special accessories. The event will feature a rededication ceremony with Wilmington Selectman Michael Champoux. Pricing: $5 for families, $2 fir adults and chidren over 12…

Thursday, April 5, 2012

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Easter Activities This Weekend in Wilmington

We help you plan your weekend with Get Out.

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 and new bars/restaurants/shops to explore. 1. ANNUAL EASTER EGG HUNT Where/When: Town Common, Saturday at 2 p.m. sharp Why Go: Make sure you don't get there late, or you'll miss out! Last year's hunt was moved into the high school cafeteria, and lasted all of about 10 minutes. So get there early with the kids and have some Easter weekend fun. Pricing: Free. 2. EASTER WEEKEND SERVICES Where/When: Various locations throughout the weekend Why Go: Easter weekend is a great time to get involved with your local church if you are a religious …

Thursday, March 29, 2012

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Sports Stars Galore, a Play and More This Weekend

We help you plan your weekend with our weekly feature, Get Out.

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 and new bars/restaurants/shops to explore. 1. SPORTS CARD AND MEMORABILIA SHOW Where/When: Aleppo Shriners Auditorium, Friday from 12-7 p.m., Saturday 9 a.m.-5 p.m. and Sunday from 10 a.m.-4 p.m. Why Go: Rich Altman's Boston Show includes 200 of the top dealers buying and selling in the area. In addition to booths, there will also be autograph signings by Celtics legends like Bill Russell and Sam Jones, Red Sox World Series hero Mike Lowell, Patriots defensive players Patrick Chung and Brandon Spikes, and New York Giants Victor Cruz and …

Thursday, March 22, 2012

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Roller Derby and Parents Night Out This Weekend

A look at some of the weekend events in Wilmington.

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 and new bars/restaurants/shops to explore. 1. ROLLER DERBY SEASON OPENER Where/When: Aleppo Shriners Auditorium, Saturday at 4 p.m. Why Go: The Boston Derby Dames holds its season opener with a doubleheader in Wilmington. Starting at 5:00pm, there will be a rematch of last season's home team playoffs as the Cosmonaughties vs. Nutcrackers. Then at 7:00 p.m., The Boston B Party will battle Maine's Calamity Janes in the B Party's first-ever home game. Pricing: General admission tickets are $16 for adults, $12 for kids 6-13, and free for kids 5…

Thursday, March 15, 2012

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Spring Carnival and a Garden Trip This Weekend

You plan your weekend with Get Out, our weekly feature.

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 and new bars/restaurants/shops to explore. 1. WILMINGTON BOYS HOCKEY GOES FOR HISTORY Where/When: TD Garden, Boston, Sunday at 3:30 p.m. Why Go: Steve Scanlon's Wilmington High School hockey team is aiming for something no previous team has ever done. During the program's second ever trip to play at TD Garden, the Wildcats seek their first ever state championship title against Franklin. The team advanced to the tilt with a 4-2 win over Winthrop in the North Division 2 final, and now closes out the season with what they hope will be a …

Thursday, March 8, 2012

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Get Out: Motorcycle Show and March-A-Pella

We help you plan your weekend with Get Out.

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 and new bars/restaurants/shops to explore. 1. WATCH THE WILDCATS GO FOR THE GARDEN Where/When: Tsongas Center, Lowell, Monday at 6 p.m. Why Go: It's such a big game for the Wilmington boys hockey team, that we're evening going to include Monday in the weekend this time around. The Wildcats are set to play Winthrop for a berth in the state championship tilt. Steve Scanlon's charges have pounded Newburyport, snuck past top seed Lynnfield and gutted out a 2-0 victory over North Andover to advance to this point. There's no better time than now …

Thursday, March 1, 2012

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Playoff Hockey and More This Weekend in Wilmington

We help you plan your weekend in Wilmington with Get Out.

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 and new bars/restaurants/shops to explore. 1. WATCH THE WILDCATS Where/When: Stoneham Arena, Stoneham, Friday at 5:30 p.m. Why Go: Facing the top seed in the North Division 2 bracket, the boys hockey team will need all the support they can get. Eighth seeded Wilmington battles Lynnfield in the second round of the playoffs, looking for a second straight win after cruising past Newburyport. Pricing: About $5. 2. TICKETS TO THE GUN SHOW Where/When: Aleppo Shriners Auditorium, Saturday and Sunday from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. Why Go: If you're a gun …

Thursday, February 23, 2012

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Robot Wars and an Oldies Dance on the Calendar

We help plan your weekend with Get Out.

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 and new bars/restaurants/shops to explore. 1. ROBOTIC WARS Where/When: ITT Tech's Wilmington Campus, 200 Ballardvale St., Thursday at 5:30 p.m. Why Go: Thirteen teams of more than 60 ITT students will battle their robots to see who will come out on top. The event is open to the public and free refreshments will be served. Pricing: Free. 2. TWIST AGAIN OLDIES DANCE Where/When: Tewksbury Country Club, Friday at 7:00 p.m. Why Go: You can dance to all the great hits of the 50’s and 60’s. This is a great girl’s night out event or a chance to use…

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