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Get Out: We Found a Job Fair, Geological Jewelry Show, and Lunch With a Bunny

Did we mention we also found wrestling (at church)?

It’s Thursday, and you might be wondering what on earth you're going to do this weekend. Well, no worries, we've got you covered.

Des Plaines Valley Geological Society Jewelry, Gem, Fossil and Lapidary Arts Show
Where/When: Saturday, April 9, 9:30 a.m. to 5 p.m. and Sunday April 10, 10 a.m. to 4 p.m., Des Plaines Park District, 2222 W. Birch, Des Plaines.
Why Go: The girls and women can browse jewelry while the guys check out geodes, rock tumbling and fossils.
Pricing: Adults $3, students $1, seniors $2, children under 12 free with adult

Rivers Casino Job Fair
When/Where: Friday, April 8 from 9 a.m.-4 p.m. Rosemont/ Donald E. Stephens Convention Center, 5555 N. River Road
Why Go: Need a job? Dress for success and head on down to learn about the hundreds of job opportunities (including full benefits) that will soon be available at the new casino opening this summer. Resumes will not be accepted at this time.
Pricing: Free (although there is a small fee for parking)

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When/Where: Sunday, April 10 at 4:45 p.m., 5:30 p.m., 6:15 p.m., 7:00 p.m. and 7:45 p.m., at the , 1242 Wilmette Ave, Wilmette, IL 60091
Why Go: The 16-minute film is a light-hearted narrative of boy-meets-girl but can’t quite keep her. The short movie was made by a Wilmette native and will be shown several times Sunday afternoon through evening.
Pricing: Free


Where/When: Friday, April 8, 6:30 p.m. to 10 p.m. at St. Martha Church, 8523 Georgiana Ave., Morton Grove.
Why Go: What more could you want for a Friday night than to watch live wrestling in a church? The Morton Grove Lions Club is hosting a fundraiser for “Strike Out Diabetes” with wrestling veterans! Tickets are available at the door. Call Jim at 847-650-2136 for more information.
Pricing: $15 at the ringside and $10 for general admission

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Park Ridge Civic Orchestra’s Baroque Bash
Where/When: Pickwick Theatre, 5 S. Prospect, Park Ridge, Sunday April 10, 2:30 p.m.
Why Go: Victor Huls, cello, performs as part of the orchestra’s 2010-11 season of classical music symphonic performances.
Pricing: $25; $20 students and seniors, free for children under 18. Tickets may be purchased in advance.

Lunch with Bunny
Where/When: Niles Park District’s Howard Leisure Center banquets, 6676 W. Howard St., Niles. Saturday April 9, 11am to 1:30pm
Why Go: Because the Bunny always has sweets to give away. There will also be a lunch buffet, craft activity and photos with Bunny.
Pricing: $8-$12. Must RSVP.

One Way Street” Concert
Where/When: Emerald Isle Bar and Grill, 6686 N. Northwest Hwy., in Chicago’s Edison Park neighborhood. Saturday April 9, 10:30 p.m. to 1 a.m.
Why go: Alternative and classic rock
Pricing: Buy a drink.


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