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Get Out: Five Ideas for Your Weekend

Try a fun, local carnival; a great concert and a free candy class this weekend.

Patchers, this weekend brings with it a plethora of play. You can ride classic carnival rides and cheer at the Battle of the Bands; learn how to make handmade chocolates for Father’s Day and meet an incredible WWII veteran and writer.

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When/Where: 6 p.m.-11 p.m. this Friday, 2 p.m.-11 p.m. this Saturday and 12:30 p.m.-9 p.m. this Sunday at

Why Go: The Oak Tree festival features great live music, classic carnival rides, the House of Blues Battle of the Bands, a cake decorating contest, great food, fun games and more. 

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When/Where: 8 p.m. this Friday and Saturday, 2 p.m. this Saturday and Sunday at

Why Go: Staged and directed by Douglas Austin and John Vaughan, the talented student performers of the Citrus Fine and Performing Arts Department and the Blue Note Orchestra perform their hearts out at this annual event. Expect an incredible range of music and entertainment.

Pricing: $15-$17.50

When/Where: 10 a.m. this Saturday at

Why Go: Learn how to make sweet treats especially for Father’s Day, 2011 grads, and springtime brides too. Reservations are required as space is limited, so call today to ensure a spot.

Pricing: Free

When/Where: 10 a.m.-2 p.m. this Saturday at

Why Go: This lawn party features demonstrations, a trunk show, refreshments, raffles and more. Little Hands Big Creations is a local art studio for little ones.

Pricing:

When/Where: 2 p.m. this Saturday at the

Why Go: and the welcome Glendora resident Gary Best, author of Belle of the Brawl: Letters Home from a B-17 Bombardier. Readers get to live the incredible experience of a WWII Airman over the course of 150 letters Best wrote home to his mother.

Pricing: Free 

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