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100th Birthday Party, World Fair Trade Day and Drumline Beats Into Weekend

You made it to the weekend, now what? Patch found five weekend events happening May

May gray isn’t going to stop any weekend fun!

The sun and a variety of events are coming out to celebrate Mother’s Day weekend.

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Middle school and high school drumlines showcase their musical talents.  Residents can enjoy a youth choir perform or shop-til-you-drop at the World Fair Trade Day celebration.

If you’re looking to get out this weekend with mom or kiddos in tow, here are five events to discover.

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AN ORDINARY DAY

  • What's Up: Grossmont College Theatre Department will present Darius Fo and Franca Rame's An Ordinary Day. The tragic comedy will showcase consumerism, relationships, betrayal, solitude and more. 
  • When: 7:30 p.m. on Friday, May 10; 2 & 7 p.m. on Saturday, May 11. 
  • Where:
  • Price: $10-$15.  

GUHSD COLORGUARD AND DRUMLINE SPRING SHOWCASE

  • What's Up: Grossmont Union High School District (GUHSD) teamed up with Parent Music Advocacy Group (PMAG) to present the third annual Colorguard and Drumline Spring Showcase. The showcase will feature middle schools and high schools within the GUHSD. 
  • When: 5 to 8:30 p.m. on Saturday, May 11. 
  • Where: Grossmont High School, 1100 Murray Dr, El Cajon.
  • Price: $5.

EDGEMOOR BARN'S 100TH BIRTHDAY CELEBRATION

  • What's Up: The Santee Historical Society, will host Edgemoor Barn's 100th Birthday. The birthday theme is 1900s and the entire community is invited travel back in time and enjoy food, drinks, games and more. 
  • When: 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. on Saturday, May 11. 
  • Where: Santee Historical Society, 9200 N Magnolia Ave, Santee.
  • Price: Game tickets are $5 for 10. 

WORLD FAIR TRADE DAY IN LA MESA

  • What's Up: Celebrate World Fair Trade Day in La Mesa. The event will feature fair trade vendors including jewelry, clothing, food and more. 
  • When: 11:30 a.m. to 2:30 p.m. on Saturday, May 11. 
  • Where: Gingham Restaurant, 8384 la Mesa Blvd, La Mesa.
  • Price: Free. 

MOTHER'S DAY CHAMPAGNE BRUNCH

  • What's Up: Oaks Bar and Grill at the Carlton Oaks Golf and Resort will host a special Mother's Day Champagne Brunch. Menu items include waffles, country scramble, fresh baked dessert and more. 
  • When: 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. on Sunday, May 12. 
  • Where: Carlton Oaks, 9200 Inwood Dr, Santee.
  • Price: $24.95 


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