May 7, 2008

Hi Everyone,

This weekend we celebrate our moms with flowers and phone calls, dinner engagements and greeting cards. But you can also celebrate with mom at one of the weekend events we've highlighted below. Break with tradition and do something different this year, but above all have a fun and peaceful Mother's Day.

The midtowngrid.com team

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Mother's Day Weekend...

East Sacramento Garden Tour
10th Annual Tour for David Lubin students
Seven exquisite private gardens in East Sacramento are open for touring. Luncheon buffet from Il Fornaio at Sutter Lawn Tennis Club. This is an annual event whose proceeds go to David Lubin Elementary School.
Fridays, May 9th
Boutique at 3535 M Street
901 J Street (starts)
(Downtown, J and 9th)
Click here for more information

2008 Susan G. Koman Sacramento
Race for the Cure
The Komen Race for the Cure is not just about running or walking. It's about fighting breast cancer. Proceeds from each Race fund breast cancer research, education, and screening programs in local communities across the country. All it takes is a few miles and a few dollars.
Saturday, May 10th @ 8pm
Cal Expo
Click here for more information

Sacramento Philharmonic
A World of Music
Come check out the Sac Philharmonic's Borocco Tango: Venice to Buenos Aires. This special event will take place over three days at three different locations. Catch the performance at the classic Guild Theatre in Oak Park.
Friday, May 9th @ 8pm
The Guild Theatre
2828 35th Street
(Oak Park, 35th and Broadway)
Click here for more information

Strawberry Festival
at the Sac Co-op
Local Organic Strawberries are here! And the festival at the Sacramento Co-op will have all things strawberry: strawberry salads and shortcakes and kids will be able to make their own strawberry smoothies on a bicycle-powered blender. There will even be strawberry mask skin treatments.
Saturday, May 10th 11-2pm
Sacramento Natural Foods Co-op
1900 Alhambra Blvd
(Midtown, S and Alhambra)
Call 455-2667 x 154 for info

Whole Earth Festival
The Whole Earth Festival in Davis is a festival of education, music, art and food created to bring the local community together in a holistic and organic celebration.
May 9th - 11th
UC Davis Campus
80 West to Davis
Click here for more information

2nd Annual Celebrate Oak Park Festival
McClatchy Park
Celebrate the culture and diversity of Oak Park at the 2nd Annual Celebrate Oak Park Festival at McClatchy Park. Concert will feature live music, DJ, dancers, Sumo Wrestling and a kid zone with jump houses, and much more.
Saturday, May 10th @ 12noon-4pm
McClatchy Park
3500 5th Avenue
(Oak Park, 35th and 5th Avenue)
For more information call 704-2843

Sunday brunch...

La Trattoria Bohemia
Sunday Breakfast
Once a week, on Sundays, La Trattoria Bohemia opens early to offer a fantastic breakfast from 8-11am. The menu is small and unique and perfect for mom. Call for a reservation.
La Trattoria Bohemia
3649 J Street
(East Sac, J and 36th)
Click here for more information

Brew It Up!
Mother's Day Brunch
Mother's Day Brunch at Brew It Up! brings you the best of all-you-can-eat buffet values along with "hot from the kitchen" plated entrees. Reservations recommended.
Brew It Up!
801 14th Street
(Downtown, 14th and H St)
Click here for more information

Sunday dinner...

Stonegrill & Bar
Mother's Day Dinner
Treat mom to a one-of-a-kind evening at Midtown's Stonegrill & Bar. A truly unique experience.
Stonegrill & Bar
2110 L Street
(Midtown, L and 21st)
Click here for more information

Kru
Mother's Day Dinner
Kru offers French influenced Pan-pacific cuisine your mom will remember. An elegant yet lively setting with some of Sac's best sushi.
Kru
2516 J Street
(Midtown, J and 25th)
Click here for more information

Cards of every kind...

etc.
Gifts, Cards, Paper
Etc. has a huge selection of cards and gifts for every kind of mother in your life.
etc
2101 L Street
(Midtown, L and 21st)
Click here for more information

Flowers...

Relles Florist
Midtown Flowers
In the heart of Midtown you can pick up your Mother's Day bouquet.
Relles Florist
2400 J Street
(Midtown, J and 24th)
Click here for more information

Bella Bloom
Downtown Flowers
If you find yourself downtown, Bella Bloom makes beautiful floral arrangements. Pick one up for mom.
Bella Bloom
812 J Street
(Downtown, J and 9th)
Click here for more information

Twiggs
East Sac Flowers
Just off J St in East Sac is the beautiful little floral design gallery, Twiggs. Get a special arrangement for mom.
Twiggs
3250 J Street
(East Sac, J and 32nd)
Click here for more information

Coming up...

15th Annual Doggy Dash
No dog necessary to participate. Come out and enjoy this one of a kind huge event to benefit the SPCA. 2500 animal enthusiasts gather to help make a difference in the lives of homeless animals at the Sac SPCA.
Saturday, May 31st
William Land Park
1401 Sutterville Rd
(Land Park, off Broadway)
Click here for more information