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Get Out: Golf Lessons, Military History, Plant/Bake Sale, Spring Fun Fair, More

Des Plaines Patch's community event calendar lists tons of stuff to do.

When/Where: Friday, May 18 at 8 p.m. and an adult show at 10 p.m. at The Comedy Shrine 4034 Fox Valley Center Drive in Aurora.

Why Go: Professional improvisers perform improv comedy similar to ABC’s “Whose Line Is It Anyway?” TV show with audience interaction.

Pricing: $15.

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When/Where: Saturday, May 19 at 8:30 a.m. at the .

Why Go: Pick up some annuals, perennials, vegetables or a hanging basket. Treat yourself to cookies, pie, brownies or homemade jam. Bring your questions and have them answered by a garden consultant.

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Pricing: Free.

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When/Where: Saturday, May 19 at 9 a.m. at the .

Why Go: Did you know over 65 percent of all shots played on a course occur within 70 yards of the hole? Learn, practice and experience all shots inside 70 yards. Discover how to cut a few more strokes off your score with knowledge of proper set-up, club selection and shot choice.

Pricing: $100.

When/Where: Saturday, May 19 from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. at , 510 E. Algonquin Road in Des Plaines.

Why Go:

The fifth annual family-friendly festival of fun will include a wide range of activities including a pet parade, touch a truck, climbing wall, 50-yard dash and more.

Pricing: Free.

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When/Where: Sunday, May 20 from 1-4 p.m. at .

Why Go: See the architectural model of the World War II Memorial in Washington, D.C., learn more about the retirement community’s military history museum and bring something to donate to it.

Pricing: Free.

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