Community Corner
Patch Picks: It's All About Mom
Make Mother's Day a special one and let her choose one of her favorite activities.
Liven Up Her Garden
Whether Mom is looking for annuals, perennials or hanging baskets, local garden centers are ready and waiting to help. Linder's Garden Center Flower Mart at it's Mendota Plaza location, 750 Hwy 110, or on Sibley Memorial are stocked for the season. Help her pick out her favorites—gift cards are also available.
Take Her Around the World
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Splurge on an adventure without leaving St. Paul. The Festival of Nations is going on at the RiverCentre through Mother's Day and features music, more than 75 ethnic dance groups, cultural exhibits, crafts and delicious foods from many lands. Adults, $12.50, children ages 5-16 $7 and free for kids under 5. For more information and hours, visit www.festivalofnations.com
Americana Meal and a Ball Game
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Even though the Twins are on the road in Boston this weekend, Mom can still enjoy the game on the TVs at in Mendota or in Mendota Heights. Order her Chicago-style pie, meatloaf melt or turkey bacon melt and cheer for the home team.
Matinee Idol
Is Mom a fan of Robert Pattinson or Kate Hudson? Both have new movies now playing at AMC Showplace in Inver Grove Heights: "Water for Elephants" or "Something Borrowed." If the kids want to come along, check out "Rio: The Movie." For showtimes, visit www.fandango.com 5567 Bishop Avenue in Inver Grove Heights.
All Kinds of Mothers
It's Macy's Mother's Day Weekend at the in Apple Valley, so the two-legged ones can see the four-legged variety for free. Enjoy fresh air and all the animal families. For more information, visit www.mnzoo.com. 24-hour infoline: 952-431-9500.