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Weekend Planner: Temple Grandin, Actor Gary Cole Promote Autism Awareness and More

Looking for something to do this weekend? Let Patch help you plan.

What to do? Spring into these fun weekend happenings:

  • Where:
  • When: Friday, 6 p.m.
  • Pricing: Free
  • Why Go: Learn about the many cultures represented at the elementary school. Check out our

  • Where: 800 Griswold St.
  • When: Saturday, 6 p.m.
  • Pricing: Tickets are $50
  • Why Go: Celebrities Against Autism is hosting a gala to honor Dr. Temple Grandin, noted autistic author, speaker and cited autism expert; Actor Gary Cole, of Desperate Housewives and Office Space; Holly Robinson Peete, singer and actress; and Former Detroit Red Wings player Ted Lindsay. For more information, visit www.celebritiesagainstautism.org.

  • Where:
  • When: Saturday. See .
  • Pricing: Free
  • Why Go: The Boy Scouts Troop 755, founded and sponsored by First Presbyterian Church of Northville, is celebrating its 65th Anniversary with the community. Some events are open to the public. For example, there will be a ceremony to retire tattered flags at 4:30 p.m.

Alice in Wonderland at the Marquis

  • Where:
  • When: 2:30 p.m. Friday
  • Pricing: $8.50 per person
  • Why Go: The Marquis Theatre takes audiences through the looking glass, as it presents a live-action musical version of Alice in Wonderland.

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