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Get Out: Oswego Police Shooting Hoops for the Troops

Our weekly look at the best places to go for weekend fun.

This week we’re highlighting events to enjoy with your family, on your own, or with friends. Have fun while supporting a good cause or learn more about the businesses and organizations that serve your community.                             

Where/When: 555 S. Eola Rd., Aurora, Sat at 9:30 a.m.; Sun at 3 p.m. 
Why Go: Cheer on the Oswego P.D. as they play other local police departments and raise money for a good cause
Pricing: $5-$15 and tickets are good for both days. Contact Sergeant Chris Briggs: 630-553-7500 Ext. 7344 or cbriggs@oswegopolice.il.org for tickets

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Where/When: Little White School Museum, 72, Polk St., Oswego Sat & Sun 12:30-3:30 p.m.
Why Go: Exhibit displays “fancy headgear through the years” and Easter craft for children age 3 and older.
Pricing: FREE!!

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Where/When: Oswego High School, 4250 State Rte 71. Sat 9 a.m. to 2 p.m.
Why Go: Learn about local businesses and organizations. Student art show from District 308.
Pricing: FREE!!

JONES FAMILY HOUSE FIRE FUNDRAISER AT TAP HOUSE GRILL

Where/When: 123 Washington St, Oswego. Sunday 3 p.m.
Why Go: Great restaurant and for a good cause. Open Bar 3-4. Appetizer buffet, live entertainment, raffles and split the pot.
Pricing: $30 (cash only)

 FISH AND SHRIMP FRY

Where/When: 4571 Rte 71, Oswego, Open Fri 11 a.m. to 2 am. DJ 9 p.m. to close. 
Why Go: DJ. All you can eat fish and shrimp fry. Drink specials too.
Pricing: Fish & shrimp fry $9.95-$13.95

In Yorkville

Chris Burley at Kendall Pub
Where/When: 
 9 p.m. Friday, , Yorkville.
Why Go:  Because it’s fun to sit in a pub and sing along with a guitarist.
For more information: 630-553-6910

Steven Bores at Kendall Pub
Where/When:  9 p.m. Saturday, , Yorkville.
Why Go:  Ditto from the above comment.
For more information: 630-553-6910

Joe & Pat Duo
Where/When:  
8:30 p.m. Saturday, 
Why Go: 
 Relax in Stonefire’s open setting and groove to the sounds.
For more information: 630-553-4585

Springtime Desserts Using Olive Oils
Where/When: 7 to 8:30 p.m. Friday, Why Go: Learn how to make desserts for your next party or holiday using olive oils and vinegars. Menu includes: Chocolate espresso cake, blood orange brownies, lemon blueberry pound cake and more.
Price: $25
For more information or to register: 630-466-2360

Quilts and the Civil War - Quilt Show
Where/When: Saturday through April 16, Why go: To commemorate the 150 anniversary of the start of the Civil War, the Friends of the Yorkville Public Library will hold a free, week-long exhibit called Quilts and the Civil War. For more information, .

 

 

 

 

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