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Get Out: Extreme Block Party, Lake County Fair

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Looking for something to do this weekend? We've got the best bets for your done-with-work-outta-here time. Check out our picks for activities to hit and new places to explore this weekend.

 

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Where/When: , Expo Center, 1060 E. Peterson Rd., Grayslake; 6 - 11 p.m., Friday, April 29.

Why Go?: Music, dinner and dancing, cash bar, 50/50 raffle, silent auction and prizes. Sponsored by the Grayslake Area Chamber of Commerce.

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Pricing: $50 per adult; $25 per child, 14 and under

 

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Where / When: , 1950 N. Highway 45, Libertyville; 10 a.m. - 3 p.m., Saturday, April 30.

Why Go?: Vendors, games, food, entertainment and raffles. Free and open to all. Sponsored by the Grayslake Area Chamber of Commerce.

Pricing: Free admission

 

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Where / When: Jesse Oaks, 18490 W. Old Gages Lake Rd., Gages Lake; 8 p.m. - 12 a.m., Saturday, April 30.

Why Go?: Live music, food and 50/50 raffle. Raise money for Camp New Hope for physically disabled children, adults and their families. Sponsored by GLMV, a Junior Chamber / Jaycees leadership organization for Green Oaks, Libertyville, Mundelein and Vernon Hills.

Pricing: $5 admission

 

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Where / WhenGurnee Mills Mall, 6170 Grand Ave., Gurnee Mills; 10 a.m. - 9 p.m.; Saturday, April 30 and Sunday, May 1.

Why Go?: Have fun while researching home improvement and remodeling ideas. Hundreds of exhibits and top professionals. Huge discounts on all products and services. Live demonstrations, cooking show, celebrity guests. Live radio and television broadcasts. Live entertainment, food, activities, free drawings, free promotional goods, free balloons, free popcorn and more.

Pricing: Free

 

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Where / When: , Grayslake Campus, C Wing Auditorium, 19351 W. Washington St., Grayslake; 7 p.m., Friday, April 29.

Why Go?: CLC students, faculty and staff present this Eve Ensler show that features a collection of new, personal essays by celebrities, literati and feminist luminaries. The student cast is directed by CLC alumna and a current student.

Pricing: $7 suggested donation; $5 for students

 

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Where/When: Bob Chinn's Crab House, 393 S. Milwaukee Ave., Wheeling; Friday, April 29.

Why Go: Annual Crabfest at Bob Chinn's, proceeds help the Jaycees fund community events. Price includes choice of snow crab legs or crab legs and prime rib, parsley potatoes, cole slaw and garlic rolls. Tickets are not sold at the restaurant. visit www.wheelingjaycees.org for information.

Pricing: $22

 

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Where / When: The Forge Club, 634 S. Milwaukee Ave., Vernon Hills; Sunday, May 1.

Why Go?: First-class, fun event. Visit http://Rotolib.org for more information.

Pricing: $75 

 

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