Ladies with charm, style and chutzpa aiming to harness true love on national TV better head to the open casting call for the television show ‘The Bachelor’ being held at Spargo Salon & Spa April 25 between 5 p.m. and 9 p.m. Make it or not, all participants leave with a gift bag. 1001 Cecelia Dr., Pewaukee, 262-695-7400, spargospa.com.
You’ve only got until May 1 to nominate Milwaukee, Ozaukee, Washington and Waukesha County supermoms for the Historic Third Ward MOTHER OF THE YEAR CONTEST. Inspired by “Queen for a Day,” one lucky lady will receive a grand prize valued at $1000 that includes gift certificates from Home Market, freckle face and Neroli Salon & Spa, a personalized “Mother’s Necklace” from JuJu Gifts and a new outfit compliments of Stephanie Horne and (shoo) to wear to her Chef’s Table Dinner for Two at Hinterland. First runner-up receives a $100 gift certificate for the Milwaukee Public Market and second runner up walks off with a $100 worth of product or services from The Institute of Beauty and Wellness. Not bad for having kids huh? To enter email mom’s praises in 250 words or less to mothersdaycontestmke@gmail.com with photo if possible. Remember to include your phone number and email as well as hers. Winners will be notified by May 5.
Create a personalized charm bracelet for mom that is as unique as she is. Spend $150 or more on Danish designed gold, silver, precious stone and Murano glass beads and flexible chains during the PANDORA TRUNK SHOW going on at East Towne Jewelers (May 2,10 a.m. – 5 p.m.) and you’ll also receive a gift card good for $25 at 1-800-flowers.com, Fanny May or Plow & Hearth. 1515 W. Mequon Rd., Mequon, 262-241-8007, easttownejewelers.com.
Give mom a lovely excuse to relax with a 2:30 p.m. reservation to enjoy a MOTHER’S DAY AFTERNOON TEA (May 2 or 9) at the historic Watts Tea Shop. At a cost of $14.95 per person (which includes a surprise gift and a certificate worth 20 percent off future George Watts purchases), it’s a deliciously sweet deal. 761 N. Jefferson St., 414-290-5700, georgewatts.com.
April 23 thru May 17 Cedar Chic transforms a historic Cedarburg barn into a unique shopping experience presenting new, vintage and artisan fashion, home and garden merchandise under umbrella themes like “Zen Den,” “Project Runway” and “Shabby Chic.” The event also supports Family Sharing of Ozaukee County by collecting non-perishable food items daily. N50 W5050 Portland Rd. (at the intersection of Struck Lane), 414-708-1470, cedarchic.com.
American Science & Surplus has plenty of fun and educational ways to work toward a greener earth. Like award winning Power House manuals chock full of creative experiments and activities to introduce kids to regenerative energy sources and sustainable living, fuel cell hydrogen powered car kits, fruit powered clock kits, solar powered boat kits, garden fountains and car coolers, wind powered generator kits, wind up LED flashlights, AM/FM radios and of course lots of VDC Solar Cells and quality solar panels. 6901 W. Oklahoma Ave., 414-541-7777, sciplus.com.
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April 23- 25 at Harley’s: Clean your closet, get a tax deduction and help out the community with a terrific TRADE IN event that trims 20 percent off any new fashion piece purchased to replace any like item brought in for donation to the St. Vincent De Paul Society. 4009 N. Oakland Ave., 414-332-3404, harleys4men.com.
April 23 – 25 (9 a.m. – 4 p.m.) at the Umi warehouse: FACTORY SALE has prices starting as low as $9.95 for absolutely adorable children’s shoes, sandals and boots that normally sell between $40 and $100 per pair. 1235 Dakota Drive, Grafton, 262-376-111, umishoes.com.
April 25 – 26 at Wisconsin State Park: Save big at RUMMAGE-A-RAMA, especially since the entry fee will be waived with the donation of four non-perishable food items to The Hunger Task Force and parking is free with a household donation to The Salvation Army. Info at rummage-a-rama.com.
April 26 (10 a.m. – 3 p.m.) at Blush: A SPRING SKIN EVENT features an expert educator from Canada’s B. Kamins Chemist, complimentary mini-facials, professional skin analysis and advice on personalized home care. RSVP suggested. 249 Water St., 414-272-1718, blushmilwaukee.com.
April 24 – 26 at Goldi: The ever popular Spring DANSKO TRUNK SHOW delivers free gifts and special pricing on spring and fall shoes ‘constructed for comfort and designed for style.’ 4114 N Oakland Ave., 414-431-4832, goldishoes.com.
April 24 (5 – 9 p.m.) at Luscious: Fashion specials, cocktails and 15 percent off all purchases of $100 or more help celebrate full figures in style at the GRAND OPENING OF LADIES NIGHT to held the last Friday of every month. 4407 N. Oakland Ave., 414-755-8139, shopluscious.com.
April 29 (4:30 – 7:30 p.m.) at Indulge: Paying homage to it’s feminine customers MP/two sponsors WORKING WOMEN’S WEDNESDAY offering a free glass of featured wine, a look at spring fashions, some store coupons and gift certificate raffle. 708 N. Milwaukee St., 414-390-9463, getindulge.com.
April 25 – 27 at freckle face: Schedule a complimentary studio style MINI PHOTO PROTRAIT SESSION for your little one April 25 thru 27. Spend $100 at the store before May 17 and get a free 4×10 mini photo collage perfect for Father’s Day gift giving. 244 N. Broadway, 414- 298-1488, frecklefaceboutique.com.
