Episode 204:

🌟 Weekend Recap

• Pop-Up with Purpose – Herkimer ARC @ Flawless Salon
  • Free event with local vendors, permanent jewelry, flowers, crepes, mocktails, and punch card prizes.
  • Shoutout to Unhitched and Crepe & Waffles Food Truck for free goodies!
• Dinner Spots & Takeout Favorites
  • Alamo (Herkimer) – Wing night + authentic Rochester-style garbage plate.
  • Toca Boca – Sunday drink stop turned brunch discovery. Full buffet including chicken riggies & greens!
  • Grande’s (Sauquoit) – Takeout pizza, fish, and a massive antipasto that fed the whole family.

🌼 Mother’s Day Week Highlights

🌺 First Source Spring Plant Sale (Now–May 10)

• Location: Commercial Drive branch
• Beautiful plants from Flower Barn. Proceeds benefit the American Cancer Society.

🌙 Moonlight Market – Frankfort Marina (Friday, 5–9PM)

• Vendors, music by Ashley Cox (6–9PM), food trucks, and more!
• Hosted by local sponsors including Retro Sorrento & Main Street Mercantile.

🖼️ After Hours @ Munson – May Riment (Friday, 5–9PM)

• $5 members / $10 public (includes drink ticket).
• Optional tarot readings, art gallery access, and chill evening vibes.

🎉 Saturday Events (May 11)

• Cocomelon LIVE @ Adirondack Bank Center – 2PM
  • Family-friendly show for the little ones. Doors open at 1PM.
• Mother’s Day Plant Pop-Up – Superofficial Cafe (Rome)
  • 10AM–2PM with The Plant Stand – last-minute gifts, good vibes, and local treats.
• Demolition Derby & Flea Market – Herkimer County Fairgrounds
  • 9AM–4PM. $10 admission. Derby action, vendors, crafts & collectibles.

🦓 Sunday, May 12 – Mother’s Day

• Utica Zoo – Moms Get In Free!
  • Open all day, meet adorable zoo moms & babies. Sponsored by Gates Cole Insurance.
• Mother’s Day Brunch Spots to Consider:
  • Primo’s (Ilion)
  • Woodland Brewery
  • Portofino
  • Rocky’s on the Lake
  • Seven Hamlets
  • The Otesaga (Cooperstown)
  • Delta Lake Inn
  • Bella Vista (Little Falls)
  • Babes and Ocean Blue (New Hartford)
  • O’Scugnizzo’s across from Babes

Pro Tip: Some offer buffets, others regular menus. Call ahead for reservations!

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