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Get Out: Community Festival, Hospital Fundraiser, Breast Cancer Awareness Car Show

This weekend: bring the family out for fun at a Union City festival, attend a black-tie gala at Fremont's Washington Hospital or help raise awareness for breast cancer at NewPark Mall

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 this weekend.

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  • Where/When: Union City Library, 34007 Alvarado Niles Rd., Union City; Saturday and Sunday from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m.
  • Why Go: You can find books, movies and music at bargain prices while supporting a local library at the same time.
  • Pricing: Free
  • Where/When: Our Lady of the Rosary Church, 703 C St., Union City; Saturday and Sunday from 11 a.m. to 9 p.m.
  • Why Go: With lots to do for attendees of all ages, the annual festival boasts dozens of game and food vendors, a classic car show and a variety of performers.
  • Pricing: Free

  • Where/When NewPark Mall, Newark; Saturday from 11 a.m. to 5 p.m.
  • Why Go: See scores of new, classic and customized cars and motorcycles while supporting a good cause.
  • Pricing: Free to attend, $25 to pre-register your car, $35 for same day registration

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  • Where/When: Washington Hospital West, 2500 Mowry Ave, Fremont; Saturday from 6 p.m. to midnight
  • Why Go: The black-tie gala promises an elegant evening of dining and dancing, while raising funds for equipment, projects and programs for the Washington Township Health Care District.
  • Pricing: $250 per person

  • Where/When: 2 Marshlands Rd., Fremont; Sunday at 10:30 a.m.
  • Why Go: Weather permitting, the 11-mile bike ride will give experienced bicyclists the chance to observe birds and other wildlife through Marshlands Road and the Shoreline Trail.
  • Pricing: Free


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