Mother's Day Special: Moms Get Pampered with 'Nite Out' at Ross Park Mall

The event includes swag bag giveaways and more.

Calling all moms! With Mother's Day right around the corner, Ross Park Mall invites moms to a night of relaxation and pampering with a "Mom's Nite Out" May 9. This year, Mom’s Nite Out is presented at Ross Park by Bob FM and Q92.9, and mothers are invited to a night of fun, prizes and fashion. The free event is an excuse for moms to take the night off to relax and enjoy a celebration of motherhood. The event kicks off at 5:30 p.m. with a swag bag giveaway including samples from Mom’s Nite Out retailers and partners while supplies last. Over the next hour, moms will register to compete in a game called “Shopped!” and also have a chance to win some prizes. At 6:30 p.m., three names will be drawn to compete in “Shopped!”—the event's version …

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Breast Cancer Survivor Kerri Ballas Ready to Chair 21st Annual Pittsburgh Race for the Cure

The Indiana, PA, resident is the first chairperson from outside Allegheny County, according to Pittsburgh Susan G. Komen affiliate.

The Pittsburgh Affiliate of Susan G. Komen has named Kerri Colvin Ballas as the chair of the Pittsburgh 2013 Race for the Cure. A resident of Indiana, PA, Ballas is the first chairperson for the Pittsburgh Race hailing from outside of Allegheny County. This year’s race will take place on Mother’s Day, Sunday, May 12, on Flagstaff Hill in Schenley Park, Oakland. A six-year breast cancer survivor, Ballas became involved with Komen in 2007 when she first ran the Pittsburgh Race with friends while she was undergoing chemotherapy.  “I was hooked on hope and on raising money for Komen,” Ballas says. “Raising awareness and funds for Komen gave me the opportunity to fight back and help other women.”            Now, Ballas and her team, Paint …

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Happy Mother's Day: Tell Us Why You Love Your Mom

Add a photo of you and your mom and tell us about the special lady in your life this Mother's Day!

Today, we celebrate our mothers! Your mom deserves a little public display of affection, so we at Patch are asking you to add photos of you and your mom. Tell the whole world why you love her and what makes her so special! To add your photo, hit the "Upload Photos and Videos" button on the page. Happy Mother's Day!

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Recipe: Mom will Love These Blueberry Dutch Pancakes

Mother's Day is tomorrow. Why not whip up these scrumptious, fruity hotcakes for the woman who does it all?

With Mother's Day tomorrow, your head might be spinning with ideas on how to treat the woman in your life who does it all. Whether she's your mom, or your wife, you want to do something special to show she's appreciated.  So what better way to show her you care than with breakfast in bed? You can always add a thoughtful gift or pretty flowers on the side, but whipping up something homemade is a genuine effort—and delicious, too.  These Blueberry Dutch Pancakes from Martha Stewart Living's June 2012 issue aren't your typical pancakes and all you really need are mini cast-iron skillets. The ingredients are simple.  If you don't have the time or budget to purchase mini skillets, you can make this recipe via stove top (pictured) griddle as …

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Food Network's Mario Batali to Make Appearance at Pine Market District

The appearance by the award-winning chef and author will feature cooking demonstrations.

Food Network's Mario Batali will host a Mother’s Day Ladies Day Out culinary adventure at noon Saturday at the Pine Market District. His appearance will feature cooking demonstrations, recipes and sampling from his simple Italian food cookbooks. The Pine Market District is located at 155 Towne Centre Drive, which is in the Village at Pine shopping center on Route 19 in Pine Township.  Batali has hosted Ciao America, Molto Mario and Iron Chef America on Food Network. He also has written nine cookbooks. "Mario Batali believes that olive oil is as precious as gold, shorts are acceptable attire for every season and food, like most things, is best when left to its own simple beauty," according to his bio on the Food Network website. In addition…

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Last Chance: Toast to Tourism, Prom and Mother’s Day

Life gets busy. Deadlines creep up on us all. Patch helps you to remember—before it's too late.

Welcome to Last Chance, a Patch series reminding you of deadlines you don't want to miss. This week's dates to remember? The deadline to RSVP to the Butler County Tourism and Convention Bureau's 10th annual Toast to Tourism is Monday. The event takes place at 5 p.m. May 17 at the Pittsburgh Marriott North in Cranberry. This year’s keynote speaker is Ellen Ferretti, deputy secretary for parks and forestry in the state Department of Conservation and Natural Resources. The cost is $25 per person or $45 per couple. Reserve your seat by emailing sara@visitbutlercounty.com or call 724-234-4619. Get to know Butler County commissioners Bill McCarrier, Dale Pinkerton and Jim Eckstein in an informal question and answer session that will be held from…

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Readers' Choice: The Winner of the Best Place for Mother's Day Brunch is...

Restaurant Echo in Cranberry.

Do you know where you’re taking Mom for Mother’s Day next Sunday? You may want to consider treating her to one of these suggestions. For this week’s Readers’ Choice poll, we asked residents to vote for the restaurant in the Cranberry area that serves up the best Mother’s Day brunch. Although we didn’t get a ton of votes, we did have a winner. Restaurant Echo came in first place with 27 percent of the vote. There was a four-way tie for second place between Siba Cucina, North Park Lounge, Domenico’s and Treesdale Country Club. Located on Route 19 in Cranberry, Restaurant Echo will serve a Mother’s Day buffet from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. May 13. The cost is $27 for adults and $13 for children younger than age 13. Thank you to those who voted in our…

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Don't Forget to Vote for the Best Mother’s Day Brunch in the Cranberry Area

Leave your nomination in the comment section or vote in our poll.

Readers’ Choice: Vote for the Best Mother’s Day Brunch in the Cranberry Area

Leave your nomination in the comment section or vote in our poll.

Mother’s Day falls on May 13 this year. Do you know yet where you’re taking mom to celebrate her day? Brunch always is a great Mother’s Day option. So, for this week’s Readers’ Choice poll, we want to know which restaurant in the Cranberry area serves up the best Mother’s Day brunch. Some restaurants that serve a special Sunday brunch on Mother’s Day include Siba Cucina, North Park Lounge, Restaurant Echo, Domenico's and Bravo! But we want to know what you think. Leave your nominations for the best Mother's Day brunch in the comment section and we’ll add them to our poll.   Or, you can find your favorite restaurant in Patch Directory and write a review. We'll choose the Readers' Choice winner on Friday. For the official rules of the Patch …

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2:46 pm on Friday, May 4, 2012

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Mommy A La Mode

A Cranberry Mother's Day Fantasy

What mom isn't entitled to a little fantasy now and then?

For weeks, my family has been asking me what I want for Mother’s Day. I really wasn’t able to come up with anything original. There’s that third installment of the book trilogy I've been reading that I would love to get my hands on. Maybe a gift certificate to get my nails done would be nice. My husband wanted to give me something I couldn’t go out and get on my own, but I couldn’t come up with a thing. You see, I am a huge believer in “It’s the thought that counts.” I think it's ridiculous when people spend tons of money on a gift with no feeling behind it. I would rather receive a thoughtful letter or email rather than an expensive gift. The excitement of the present eventually would fade, but I would cherish the letter forever. I began …

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