Miller Minutes
This weekend is Mother’s Day. I have put a little bit of thought into what I might gift to my mom that is unconventional, and I thought this Miller Minutes could be dedicated to thinking of some ideas.
I came up with this idea because everyone seems to buy flowers in recognition of Mother’s Day. They are beautiful, but if you talk to my mom, she will tell you there are better gifts because flowers don’t last forever.
I tried to think outside the box. These suggestions could be gifted to any mom you know.
Most mothers I have met want someone to make them dinner and clean it up or buy them dinner out somewhere. The cleaning up bit is very important; they seem to dislike doing that.
Like most people, moms have something they like to reach for when they’ve had a hard day. Sometimes its chocolate, sometimes its coffee, sometimes its chips or gummy worms. Whatever their sweet tooth desires, you can give it to them to stash away for the next hard day.
Lastly, I have found that many moms like to go out on the town with their friends or their kids. Remember, moms are people too. They like to have fun! If your mom has a hobby or has always talked about going somewhere, maybe this Mother’s Day is the time to give them that!
Speaking of, the events that follow here for this upcoming weekend are mom-friendly. Use this list as starting point.
The Annual Stamp and Postcard Show of the Butler Country Philatelic Society is being held at 10 a.m. Friday and Saturday, May 10 and 11, at the Tanglewood Center, 10 Austin Ave., Butler Township. Admission is free.
Slippery Rock Southern Gospel Concerts is having a Spring Sing at 7 p.m. Friday in the Slippery Rock Township Community Building. The concert is free and features the Down East Boys and the Tom Walker Family. For more information, call 724-679-8458.
Kids Day America 2024 is happening from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. Saturday at the Butler Farm Show grounds. Activities and games for children, a petting zoo and prizes will all be available.
Take a Mother’s Day paddle board tour at Lake Arthur in Moraine State Park at 11 a.m. on Saturday or Sunday. Meet at McDanel’s Boat Launch on the North Shore. Purchase tickets at surfsupadventures.com.
The Echoes From Our Past cemetery walk in North Cemetery in Butler is where history comes to life. Watch costumed actors portray colorful characters from Butler's past. Tours are at 11 a.m. and 2:30 p.m. Saturday. Tickets are available by calling 724-283-8116.
Support Connoquenessing Volunteer Fire Company and honor the special women in your life at a Tea Party fundraiser Saturday. The event starts at 1 p.m., and fancy hats are encouraged! There will be tea, treats and raffles. Tickets are $30 and are available by calling 724-822-3318.
Enjoy a Mother’s Day cabaret at the Penn Theater, starting at 7:30 p.m. Saturday. Tickets can be purchased at www.thepenntheater.org.
Purchase tickets for a May 18 fundraiser for the Penn Theater, “An Acoustic Evening with Tom Panei.” There will be performances from other special guests as well. For more information and tickets, visit www.thepenntheater.org.
Participate in a 5K to benefit the Butler chapter of Isaiah 117 House on Sunday. The Run Like a Mother 5K will kick off near pavilion 4 by the North Shore beach at Moraine State Park. Participants will run down and back on the bike trail.
Molly Miler is an Eagle staff writer.
