Sparks, Nevada Mother's Day Event

Arts in Bloom

Sparks, Nevada. If you are looking for something to do this Mother's Day don't miss out on the sixth annual Arts in Bloom festival at the Sparks Marina Park.

The event benefits the Northern Nevada Affiliate of the Susan G. Komen for the Cure. You can enjoy artwork, food, and entertainment. You will also be able to participate in a special celebrity painted plate auction featuring well-known figures. All proceeds will go to the Komen fo rthe Cure Foundation of Northern Nevada.

This event is free and open to the public. The Sparks Marina Park is located at 300 Howard Drive. Art sales, food vendors and music begin at 10:00AM.

MOMS ON THE RUN

Another big local event happening this Mother's Day, May 11, 2008 is the eighth annual MOMS ON THE RUN event sponsered by Pinocchio's restaurants. The event is a non-profit organization formed in 2000 to raise money to assist local women with breast cancer. All monies raised will be donated to specific needs of women's cancer in Norhtern Nevada.

In this activity your can run or walk a 5k or 10k. Children and the entire family are welcome to participate.

The cost is $40. (Children under 10 years of age is $10). Sign up at the Reno High School

Registration is at 7:00AM

The race begins at 9:00AM.

This has been a very possitive and successful race over the years. Once you have run in this event you are sure to tell all your friends and family and encourage them to be a part of the race each year after. You won't be disappointed and are sure to have a lot of fun.

Whatever you and your family decide to do, I hope you will have a terrific Mother's Day!