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I love it too. It's been hard to get into it lately, being busy with my new baby.
Archiver's is a great scrapbooking store that has Scrap Mania on Friday and Sat nights from 5-11pm. It's nice b/c it's about $10-15 dollars, but you get dinner, beverages and use of all their punches and dye cuts. They are out in the burbs too, but it's worth the trip. Check out archiversonline.com.
Also, if you are looking for something more local...you can contact a local Creative Memories consultant. Of course, she sells CM supplies, but usually there is no pressure to buy thier products. Often, the consultant will have scrap nights/days at their home once a month. Check out creativememories.com to find a consultant.