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Patch Picks: Places to Celebrate With Mom

Mother's Day is this Sunday, May 8. How are you going to Celebrate?

With Mother's Day on the horizon (it's Sunday!), it's time to start thinking about how to let your mom know that she's special. Let Patch help you out:

1. Champagne Brunch

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Enjoy a Champagne Mother's Day Brunch with a carving station, made to order waffles and omelets, fresh salads, entrees, desserts--and of course, champagne! Price: $42.95 Adults, $35.95 Seniors, $14.95 Kids 6-12. Find it at: 4290 El Camino Real in Palo Alto.

2. Pampering Celebration

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Send a new mom or mom-to-be for a special pampering at Blossom Birth, including an open house, massage by VerdeTouch, Portraits by Rosalinda, Rockin' Moms Concert, door prizes and more. Saturday, May 7, from 9 a.m. on.  Price: Full day pass: $40. Pampering services only: $25. Evening music performance only: $15 ($20 at door). Find it at: 299 South California Avenue in Palo Alto.

3. Family Style

Buca di Beppo

Buca's regular menu family style-authentic Italian dishes will be served. Try some favorites, like chicken parmesan or fried calamari, starting at 11 a.m. Price: $30 and under. Find it at: 643 Emerson Street in downtown Palo Alto. 

4. Culture

 Stanford Powwow

 Celebrate traditional Native American culture at the 40th annual Stanford Powwow all weekend (May 6 to 8) at Stanford University. Festivities start Friday at 5 p.m. at the Dancer and Drum registration, followed by Intertribals Dance Competition at 8 p.m. Participate in Saturday morning's 5K Fun Run and Walk, then enjoy some gourd dancing, food, more dance, and more! Check out the full schedule.  Find it at: Stanford University, Galvez St & Arboretum Road.

5. Running of the Bulls

Inspired by the annual bull-running in Pamplona, Spain, here in Palo Alto, our Bulls and Cows are Local and Olympic Runners in costume! Our Bulls and Cows have a delayed start and run in timed intervals for the 5K race. The more you beat to the finish line, the more chances you have to win one of many prizes donated by our sponsors! Price:$10-$30. Find it at: , 780 Arastradero Road in Palo Alto.

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