Community Corner
Get Out Weekend Planner: Free Coffee, Silent Movies and Spring Gardening
Check out a silent classic film, enjoy our free coffee day, take part in a compost giveaway or start your spring garden this weekend.
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: Ohlone College Smith Center in Fremont; Friday, April 8 at 8 p.m.
Why Go: Don't miss renowned organist Jerry Nagano as he recreates the authentic experience of the silent film days accompanying Buster Keaton’s 1925 silent classic, Seven Chances.
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Pricing: $10-$15; $2 parking permit required
Where/When: Paddy's Coffee House; Saturday, April 9 from 9 a.m. to 11:30 a.m.
Why Go: Join Patch as we give away free coffee and other prizes! And don't forget to bring your unwanted books to exchange with others.
Pricing: Free
COMPOST GIVEAWAY/E-WASTE DROP-OFF
Where/When: Tri-CED Community Recycling; Saturday, April 9 from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m.
Why Go: Take part in the Annual Compost Giveaway. Look for the free coupon inside the Allied Waste/Tri-CED newsletter mailed to all households in the city.
Pricing: Free
Where/When: Ardenwood Historic Farm in Fremont; Saturday, April 9 from noon to 1 p.m.
Why Go: Discover the secrets of composting and make a tasty concoction using fresh vegetables.
Pricing: $1-$5
Where/When: Ardenwood Historic Farm; Sunday. April 10 from 1 p.m. to 2 p.m.
Why Go: Explore garden bed preparation and early season planting, then get down and dirty in the vegetable garden. Don't forget to wear your gardening clothes.
Pricing: $1-$5
You can also always add any event yourself to our calendar here.
