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Get Out: April 8 through 10

It's Thursday and you don't know what to do this weekend? Kensington Patch is to the rescue.

Friday, April 8:

Students of Newport Mill Middle School will take on their parents in a basketball game. Come out at 6 p.m. to watch the fun for $2. Food and drink will be available too.

Friday, April 8 through Sunday, April 10:

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Sugarloaf Crafts Festival comes to Montgomery County Fairgrounds again starting at 10 a.m. Check out more than 250 vendors, live music and art demonstrations. $7 online, $9 at the door, children 12 and younger get in free. Wonder if it's worth the trip? Check out our .

Saturday, April 9:

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Come to Candy Cane City at Meadowbrook Park in Chevy Chase to support the runners of The Race to End Poverty. Runners will participate in a 5k course, 1 mile course, or a tot trot. There's a $20 registration fee in advance for runners, $25 on race day and children 12 and younger are free.

Saturday, April 9:

Christ Episcopal Church youth will prepare for Earth Day by volunteering to clean up Sligo Creek. Interested in signing your teens up? Contact Susan and Robin Atkinson at 301-493-6960 or atkinsonrw@aol.com.

Sunday, April 10:

Don't have time to go to a play on a Friday or Saturday night? Check out a matinee instead. Tickets are $14 to $18.

Sunday, April 10:

Support local artists by visiting the new gallery in town, The Howard Avenue Art Incubator. The gallery is running its first photography exhibit featuring 10 artists' work. Take a from the opening reception.

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