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Cheap fun: 'Curious George' exhibit, fish fry

$10 and under Wartime EscapeLearn about "Curious George" creators Margret and H.A. Rey's escape from the Nazi invasion of Paris at the start of World War II from a new traveling exhibition, "The Wartime Escape: Margret and H.A. Rey's Journey From France." The exhibit explores the Reys' early creative collaborations and traces the story of Curious George himself throughout the wartime period.Runs through Sunday, June 20, at the Illinois Holocaust Museum and Education Center, 9603 Woods Drive, Skokie. Hours are 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Mondays through Fridays; 5 to 8 p.m. Thursday evenings; 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. Saturdays and Sundays. Admission is $5-$10. (847) 967-4800 or ilholocaustmuseum.org.Moose cooking fishThe Prospect Moose Lodge in Mount Prospect is hosting its Good Friday Fish Fry for the public. Fare includes beer-battered deep fried haddock, baked haddock, fried shrimp, fish and shrimp combos and fish sandwiches. Meal includes choice of potato, coleslaw, macaroni salad, cornbread, coffee and dessert. Beer and wine are available for purchase. Carry-out orders are available.5 to 8 p.m. Friday, April 2, at the Prospect Moose Lodge, 601 N. Main St., Mount Prospect. Prices range from $5-$8.50. (847) 398-2750.Cats in competitionAn estimated 225 cats in various breeds are expected at the 60th Annual CFA Allbreed Cat Show. Competitive events will run in six rings simultaneously, and judges from across the country will determine the Best Kitten, Best Championship Cat, Best Cat in Premiership and Best Household Pet. 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. Saturday, April 3, at the DuPage County Fairgrounds, Buildings 2 and 3, at 2015 W. Manchester Road, Wheaton. $3-$5; $10 family maximum. Visit northshorecatclub.com.'High School Musical'Drury Lane Oakbrook's Theatre for Young Audiences presents a stage version of Disney Channel's hit "High School Musical" about a brainy student and a jock who break from their cliques to audition for the high school musical. 10 a.m. and 1 p.m. Saturday, April 3, at the Drury Lane Oakbrook, 100 Drury Lane, Oakbrook Terrace. $10. (630) 530-8300 or Drurylaneoakbrook.com.Free Fishing for funYouth, ages 15 and younger, are invited to fish for rainbow trout in Grove Lake at the Wood Dale Grove Forest Preserve's Trout Fishing for Kids event. Parents and other family members are welcome to attend. When the event ends at noon, the lake will be open to all anglers. Those ages 16 and older are required to have a valid Illinois fishing license.6 a.m. to noon Saturday, April 3, at the Wood Dale Grove Forest Preserve, Wood Dale Road between Lake Street and Third Avenue, Wood Dale. Free. No registration is required. (630) 933-7200.A touch of ScotlandExperts and beginners alike are invited to join the Chicago area branch of the Royal Scottish Country Dance Society for its Silk and Thistle Scottish Country Dancing event on Tuesday, April 6. Tartan Day is featured that evening, and participants are invited to wear their tartans as they step out on the dance floor. Basic dance steps will be taught early in the evening. Guests can snack on Scottish tea and treats.7:30 p.m. Tuesday, April 6, at Kuhn Barn at Fermilab, at Kirk Road and Pine Street in Batavia. Free admission. Donations are accepted. (630) 584-0825 or fnal.gov/orgs/scottishdance.'Remembering Marshall Field Company'Actress, historian and teacher Leslie Goddard presents "Remembering Marshall Field Company," a program looking at the history of the famous Chicago area department store. Using photographs, ads, postcards and other memorabilia, Goddard recalls the store's traditions - everything from the Walnut Room's Christmas tree to the window displays on State Street and Frango mints. 7:30 p.m. Tuesday, April 6, at the Mount Prospect Public Library, 10 S. Emerson St., Mount Prospect. Free, but registration is required. Call (847) 253-5675 or visit mppl.org.False20001330See an estimated 225 cats compete for various titles at the 60th Annual CFA Allbreed Cat Show at the DuPage County Fairgrounds. False

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