It’s that time of year again to show Mom how much you love and appreciate her. Mother’s Day is Sunday and the Eugene area offers several opportunities for an event-filled weekend.
The League of Women Voters will co-sponser the second annual Million Mom March, which begins Sunday afternoon at 2:30 at the EWEB Plaza. The Million Mom March is an event organized to protest recent school shootings and to highlight the need for gun safety.
“We believe that guns should be registered and unloaded and locked when kept in the home,” said Karen Rikhoff, the president of the League of Women Voters.
Eugene is the only city in Oregon to host the Million Mom March, but approximately 230 marches will be taking place at the same time across the nation. Last year, 4,000 people marched locally, and Rikhoff is expecting a larger turnout this year. After the mile-long walk, musicians from the University will be performing, and informational booths will be set up with pamphlets on gun control and voting information.
If mingling without the marching is more to your liking, a Mother’s Day Tea will be held Saturday and Sunday at the Campbell House, 252 Pearl St., near Skinner Butte Park. Tea time is at noon and 2:30 p.m. for both days, and the luncheon will include finger sandwiches, frozen mousse and scones.
Six homes in the historic district will be open Sunday for tours, including the Shelton McMurphy and Johnson House. The price for the luncheon is $21 for adults and $18 for children under 10, while the walking tour of the homes is free.
“During the tea, expect to see a lot of hats and gloves,” said Myra Plant, owner of the Campbell House. “The attire is not required but it is a fun tradition.”
Prior registration is required and you can contact the Campbell House at 343-1119.
For families looking for an out of town experience, the Oregon Coast Aquarium in Newport is hosting a Mother’s Day cruise Saturday at 9 a.m. and again at 11:30 a.m. The mothers will learn how to crab fish and can also take a turn steering the boat. Reservations are required for 9 a.m. cruise Call 541-867-3474 for information.