WEEKEND BEST BETS: Mother's Day Events

SATURDAY, MAY 9

Celebrate Mothers — 11 a.m. Saturday, May 9, at the Winter Garden Branch Library, 805 E Plant St., Winter Garden. Ages 6 through 12 are welcome to create a take-home gift for mom. For more information, call (407) 835-7323.

Mother/Daughter Beauty Day — 2 p.m. Saturday, May 9, at the Winter Garden Branch Library, 805 E Plant St., Winter Garden. Mothers and their daughters are invited to enjoy a relaxing beauty event and learn about proper skincare and the application of makeup. Registration is required. For more information, call (407) 835-7323.

Remembering Mom: Family History Crafts for Adults & Kids — 2:30 p.m. Saturday, May 9, at the West Oaks Branch Library, 1821 E. Silver Star Road, Ocoee. Join the library for this free event to create family history crafts and gifts to honor mom for Mother’s Day. Children can create a special craft to give to mom. Adults can create a craft using photos or other images. Attendees that would like to create a personalized craft should bring a photo no larger than 4 inches by 6 inches or an email or flash drive with an image. Additional images will be available for those who do not bring photos to the program. All other supplies will be provided. For more information, call (407) 835-7323.

SUNDAY, MAY 10

Mother’s Day Concert — 3 p.m. Sunday, May 10, at the Basilica of the National Shrine of Mary, Queen of the Universe, 8300 Vineland Ave., Orlando. The Basilica Choir and Orchestra will present a concert titled, “A Mother’s Day Bouquet” as part of the Basilica’s annual concert Series. The choir will present a variety of sacred and secular music around the themes of motherhood, including several settings of the famous “Ave Maria,” as well as music of Bruckner, Schubert and Caccini. Featured will be a rare, complete performance of John Rutter’s “Magnificat” for choir, soprano solo and orchestra. Admission is $15 for adults; children ages 12 and under get in free. For more information and to purchase tickets in advance, visit the Basilica Gift Shop or call (407) 239-6600. Tickets will also be available at the door.