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Get Out: Jimmy Marvin Benefit, Seussical the Musical, Lettuce Rock!

A roundup of weekend events in Clawson and surrounding communities.

It’s Thursday, and you’ve got no idea what you’ll do for the weekend. Clawson 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 events to attend in the area:

1. Jimmy Marvin "Spring Into Life" Benefit

Where/when: U.F.C.W. Hall, 876 Horace Brown Dr, Madison Heights from 5:30 p.m.- 1 a.m. Saturday

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Why go: The annual event and scholarship honors James "Jimmy" Marvin, a 19-year-old Clawson resident who died of cancer Jan. 31, 2004. The cost is $25 per person and includes food, refreshments, live music, silent auction, raffles, party wagon and a game of Deal or No Deal.

2. Seussical the Musical

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Where/when: on Friday and Saturday at 7 p.m.

Why go: The students of Clawson High School and Clawson Middle School will be performing Seussical the Musical tonight. Children of all ages can enjoy the references to the Dr. Seuss beloved stories.

Price: Adults $7, students $5

3. Fish Fry

Where/when: from 4:30-7 p.m. Friday

Why go: The Knights of Columbus is having an all-you-can-eat fish fry on Friday. Included in your dinner are both baked and fried fish, crab cakes, mac and cheese, baked or fried potatoes, rolls, vegetables, dessert and a beverage.

Price:  $8 adults, $7.50 seniors, $4.50 children

4. Royal Oak Restaurant Week 

Where/when: March 25-April 2 at restaurants of Royal Oak

Why go: This nine day celebration offers you a special discounted rate, $15 for lunch or $25 for dinner, on a special three-course menu. There will be 20 restaurants participating.

5. Lettuce Rock!

Where/when: , 316 E. 11 Mile Rd.

Why go: The Royal Oak Farmers Market presents Lettuce Rock!. The night offers live musicians including: The Candy Band, The Polish Muslims, 4 Rhythm, and others. There will also be a silent auction, local food, beer and wine, and tons of activities for the kids including face painting, scavenger hunts, and crafts.

Still want more? Check out our family friendly Grab & Go Kids Planner refreshed every Wednesday.


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