Get Out: Teen Beach Party, Sailfest, Winnetka-Northfield Sidewalk Sale

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It's Thursday and you have no idea what you're going to do this weekend. Patch is coming to the rescue. We've got the best bets for your done-with-work-outta-here time. Check out our picks for the activities to hit and new places to explore this weekend.

• When: Friday, July 20, 2012, 9:30 am
• Where: , 768 Oak St, Winnetka
• Why Go?: At this weeklong camp students will learn the basics for making a good video. Work with professionals to learn storyboarding, screenwriting, sound production and editing techniques. Directors will film and edit video as part of our Video Fest program. A screening of the finished product ends the camp session. Registration is required. Grades 5 and up.At this weeklong camp students will learn the basics for making a good video. Work with professionals to learn storyboarding, screenwriting, sound production and editing techniques. Directors will film and edit video as part of our Video Fest program. A screening of the finished product ends the camp session. Registration is required. Grades 5 and up.
•  Pricing: Free

• When: Friday, July 20, 2012, 5:30 pm
• Where: , 620 Lincoln Ave, Winnetka
• Why Go?: Every summer the WYO takes a group of four to twelve 16-18 year olds on a service immersion trip for a three to sevenday period. This year we have chosen to do work with Habitat for Humanity of Sauk-Columbia Area, just outside theWisconsin Dells, August 7th-10th. We hope that teens will enjoy being a part of and learning about a community andsocial service agency in a different part of the country, while giving back at the same time. Those interested in attending can join us at 5:30pm to learn more about how you can join in on helping Habitat for Humanity.
• Pricing: Free

• When: Friday, July 20, 2012, 7:00 pm
• Where: , 700 Vernon Ave, Glencoe
• Why Go?: Join us at Glencoe Roast Coffee for a discussion of Because of Mr. Terupt by Rob Buyea. Bring your thoughts about the book and we'll bring you treats and a drink! Space and materials are limited, so please contact the Children's Department to register and get a copy of the book. For children in grades 4-6 and parent/caregiver.
• Pricing: Free

• When: Friday, July 20, 2012, 8:00 pm
• Where: , 1300 Oak St, Winnetka
• Why Go?:  Join the Hadley Young Visionaries for their 5th Annual Glow Golf Tournament! Tickets include golf, food, beverages and a goody bag. Raffle for great prizes including Chicago sports tickets, restaurant gift certificates and more! All proceeds benefit The Hadley School for the Blind. 
•  Pricing: Free

• When: Friday, July 20, 2012, 9:00 am
• Where: 213 Hazel Ave, Glencoe
• Why Go?: The program focuses on building a cohort of well-rounded performers who work as a team. Students will learn beginning and intermediate-level skills in acting, singing and movement.
•  Pricing: $695

• When: Friday, July 20, 2012, 9:00 am
• Where: 841 Spruce St, Winnetka
• Why Go?: The Winnetka-Northfield Chamber of Commerce Sidewalk Sale will be held in the shopping district of Northfield and in Winnetka’s East Elm, Hubbard Woods and West Elm shopping districts on Friday and Saturday from 9 am to 5 pm. Retailers will display a range of goods:  fashion, jewelry, sporting goods, and books.  The Sidewalk Sale will also feature unique specialty merchants.  Shoppers will discover food vendors, charity organizations, and other professional services.
• Pricing: Free

• When: Friday, July 20, 2012, 10:30 am
• Where: , 320 Park Ave, Glencoe
• Why Go?: Join us for stories, songs, and active play specially developed to help babies learn to love books, songs, libraries, and learning. For children ages 0-23 months with parent or caregiver.
• Pricing: Free

• When: Saturday, July 21, 2012, 11:00 am
• Where:, Longwood Ave & Hazel Ave
• Why Go?: What could be better than a day of fun at the Glencoe Sailing Beach? All regatta participants receive a T-shirt. Set this date aside to get out on Lake Michigan! With daily admission fee enjoy:• Regattas: Youth (11 a.m.) / Adult (12 p.m.) • Kayak Excursions: (3 p.m.) This event is for Ages 10 and older. Activities are free with paid beach admission or season token! Rain date is August 11.
• Pricing: Beach Admission

• When: Saturday, July 21, 2012, 5:00 pm
• Where: , Sheridan Rd & Tower Rd, Winnetka
• Why Go?: Join the WYO and the Winnetka Park District at our annual Teen Beach Party. The WYO teens will be providing musicalentertainment for this free event at Tower Beach from 5:00-8:00pm
•  Pricing: Free

• When: Saturday, July 21, 2012, 7:00 pm
• Where: , 620 Lincoln Ave, Winnetka
• Why Go?: All materials are included in this workshop for adults. The children's workshop is on Saturday, 9:30 am to 11:30 pm
• Pricing: $221

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