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Friday, April 20, 2012

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Reminder: Weekend Planner: Earth Day Celebration, Wine Tasting and Live Jazz

Suggestions on what to do Friday and this weekend.

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. EARTH DAY CELEBRATION Where/when: Burlington Public Library, 22 Sears St.: Friday at 4 p.m. Why go: Teach the kids about environmental protection. The library will be reading the "LORAX" by Dr. Seuss and "The People Who Hugged the Trees”, an environmental tale from India. There will also be craft activities with recyclables. Aimed for children in grades 1 to 5. Pricing: Free 2. A 'TASTE OF ITALY' WINE TASTING Where/when: Busa Wine & Spirits, 180 Cambridge St.; Friday from 4 to 7 p.m. Why go: …

Thursday, February 9, 2012

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Looking for Things to do This Weekend? We Have You Covered

Suggestions for things to on Friday and this weekend.

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. "CUPCAKE" WINE TASTING Where/when: Busa Wine & Spirits, 180 Cambridge St # B; Friday from 4 to 7 p.m. Why go: Have a sweet tooth? Try free samples of the Cupcake Vineyard Wines. While sipping please enjoy a free sample of cupcakes just before Valentine’s Day. Great wine for a Valentine's Day gift. Pricing: Free, must be 21+ 2. ADVENTURE NIGHT - THE ELEMENTAL STONE Where/when: Guard Up! Family Swordsmanship & NERF, 103 Terrace Hall Ave; Friday at 7 p.m. Why go: A night of foam sword fun for …

Friday, February 3, 2012

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Looking for Things to do This Weekend? We Have You Covered

Suggestions for things to do tonight and this weekend.

It’s Friday, 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. STUDENT ENSEMBLE AND BAND PERFORMANCE Where/when: Bradford School of Music, 1600 Osgood St, North Andover; Friday at 7 p.m. Why go: Burlington's Real School of Music has expanded and is welcoming in the new Bradford School of Music in North Andover. To celebrate, they are hosting a free concert featuring students from both schools. Pricing: Free 2. SWORD NIGHT: SWORD-BALL SUPERBOWL Where/when: Guard Up! Family Swordsmanship & NERF, 103 Terrace Hall Ave; Friday at 7 p.m. Why go: It's the playoff …

Thursday, December 15, 2011

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Looking for Things to do This Weekend? We Have You Covered

Suggestions on what to do this weekend.

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. NERF NIGHT: BATTLE OF THE BANDITS Where/when: Guard Up! Family Swordsmanship & NERF, 103 Terrace Hall Ave; Friday at 7 p.m. Why go: A group of rival bandits have been fighting over a small territory for a long time and they have had it with each other. At the end of the evening, there can be only one! Battle other teams of bandits attempting to hoard supplies, treasures, and ammunition. Nerf fun for the whole family. Pricing: $20 per person, ages 8 at up. 2. STUDENT SHOWCASE CONCERT  Where/when…

Thursday, November 10, 2011

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Looking for Things to do This Weekend? We Have You Covered

Suggestions on what to do this weekend.

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. BURLINGTON'S VETERANS DAY SERVICES Where/when: Burlington Town Commons (Rain location: Human Resources Building); Friday at 9 a.m. Why go: Honor our nation's veterans and see the program prepared by the Veteran Services Office.  2. RUM TASTING Where/when: Busa Wine & Spirits, 180 Cambridge St.; Friday and Saturday from 4 to 7 p.m. Why go: Taste Oakheart Rum, "a bold, spiced rum straight from the heart of charred oak barrels with an amber hue, a hint of smokiness and unique velvet-like smoothness…

Thursday, November 3, 2011

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Looking for Things to do This Weekend? We Have You Covered

Suggestions on what to do this weekend.

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. NORTH SUBURBAN YMCA GALA: AN EVENING OF DREAMS Where/when: Cafe Escadrille, 26 Cambridge St,; Friday at 6 p.m. Why go: Enjoy a dinner, conversation, raffles and more. All proceeds from An Evening of Dreams will benefit the YMCA’s Reach Out Scholarships Campaign, supporting the mission to foster youth development, healthy living and social responsibility. Pricing: $70 per person, $700 per table. Contact us at 781.935.3270 for more information. 2. LIVE MUSIC: EMERGING ARTIST SERIES Where/when: …

Thursday, October 27, 2011

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Suggestions on what to do this weekend in and around Burlington.

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. FRIENDS OF THE LIBRARY BOOK SALE Where/when: Burlington Public Library; Friday from 12 to 5:30 p.m., Saturday from 10:15 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. and Sunday from 1:30 to 3:30 p.m. Why go: Get great discounts on a wide variety of books and support the library. All books, DVDs, music CDs and audio-books are $1 (except Children's paperbacks 2 for $1).  Sunday is "Buy a Bag Day" — fill a brown paper bag and pay what you think it's worth ($3 minimum), or buy a big canvas Friends' bag for $10 and fill it for…

Thursday, July 21, 2011

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Looking for Things to do This Weekend? We Have You Covered.

Suggestions on what to do this weekend.

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. TEEN OPEN MIC AND ART GALLERY Where/when: Burlington Public Library; Friday from 2 to 3 p.m.  Why go: All artists, crafters, sculptors, and photographers are invited to display their work for a gallery reception and readers and musicians are welcomed to recite favorite passages and poems– or perform their own original writings or songs. Those interested in showing at the gallery must bring in their work by Thursday, July 21.  Pricing: Free 2. BUDDY NIGHT WITH NERF: GARBAGE DAY Where/when: Guard …

Thursday, July 7, 2011

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Looking for Things to do This Weekend? We Have You Covered.

Suggestions on what to do this weekend.

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. Teen Game Day Where/when: Burlington Public Library, 22 Sears St.; Friday from 2 to 3 p.m. Why go: Teen Game Day will include Nintendo Wii and board games, as well as food, for teens in grades 6-12. Pricing: Free 2. Mr. Ed Reads "Hide and Sheep" by Andrea Beaty Where/when: Barnes & Noble Booksellers, 98 Middlesex Turnpike; Friday at 6:30 p.m. Why go: Bring the kids for Mr. Ed's rhyming read-aloud. Pricing: Free 3. The Teen Book Group: "Amy and Roger's Epic Detour" by Morgan Matson Where/when: …

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