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Get Out: Farmers Markets, String Bands and Rowing Competitions
Five things to do this weekend and on Valentine's Day. Share them with someone you love.
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 and shops to explore.
Where/When: , Friday, 8 p.m.
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Why Go: Tap your toes to this American folk group as they sing their way into your hearts.
Pricing: Free
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2. NYAC ST VALENTINE’S DAY MASSACRE ERG REGATTA 2011
Where/When: , Saturday, 8 a.m.
Why Go: Let your competitive nature shine (while getting in some excellent cardio) at this competitive rowing event. Not a pro? Not a problem- races are for those of all ages and skill levels.
Pricing: Varies per race. Register online by Feb. 11
3. COMMUNITY FARMERS MARKET-SPONSORED BY ST. THOMAS’ EPISCOPAL CHURCH
Where/When: Mamaroneck Indoor Community Farmers Market, Saturday, 10 a.m. to 12 p.m.
Why Go: Who doesn’t love local produce in the heart of winter? Plus, The Pelham Art Center is doing a hand-on art project to celebrate the day of love (Valentine’s Day) with artist Zafiro Acevedo.
Pricing: Free
Where/When: 45 Iden Avenue, 3 p.m. to 5 p.m.
Why Go: Go back in time to hear music from the 18th, 19th, and 20th at the Pelhamdale, a house built c.1757. Members of the Collegium and Harvard Alumni will be led by Eric Kramer '87 Musical Director of the Collegium in an afternoon of music and song this National Register of Historic Places. Wine and light refreshments will be served. Sponsored by the Harvard-Radcliffe Club of Westchester.
Pricing: $55 non-members; $40 members. Email for more information: hrcw.coordinator@gmail.com
Where/When: Pelham Bay Park, Sunday, 1 p.m.
Why Go: Bring out the kid in you, grab your binoculars, and head to Hunter Island to see some wild owls. Winter time is the best time to view them, so don’t miss out on this educational experience, hosted by the Urban Park Rangers.
Pricing: Free
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