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Big Deal: Mother's Day Flowers, Church Tag Sales
Our weekly list of the five best bargains, sales and shopping events around town and beyond.

A whole herd of white elephants this week with two large tag sales at nearby churches. And don't forget Mom in your shopping travels: two local florists can create discounted custom arrangements for your special lady.
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The Deal: Head up the hill to the Spring Tag and Flower Sale at this gem of a church. Departments include white elephants and antiques, books, clothing for children, men and women, linens, flowers, and bake table.
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The Dates: Friday, May 6 and Saturday, May 7; 9 am to 4 pm.
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The Deal: Sending you south now to Irvington for another church sale: this thrift sale features fantastic bargains on white elephants and household items, clothing and accessories. Note: no books or electronics this year.
The Dates: Friday, May 6, 10 am to 5 pm; Saturday, May 7, 10 am to 3 pm.
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The Deal: Log onto this Sleepy Hollow florist's continually updated website to see the Deal of the Day. Designers will create a one-of-a-kind bouquet with the freshest and most beautiful flowers available. Choose your occasion (Mother’s Day!), the recipient (Mom!), and your price (from $45 to $85).
The Dates: ongoing.
4. Tarrytown Floral Designs
The Deal: Present this 10% off coupon at the time of purchase, good toward any arrangements, bouquets, fresh flowers, tropical and exotics, plants, orchids, and balloons. Offer does not apply to weddings, funerals, fruit gift baskets, gourmet gift baskets, Kosher gourmet gift baskets, and wire services.
The Dates: coupon good through Dec. 31, 2011
The Deal: Celebrate Memorial Day weekend with Animals and Acrobats, an event capturing the fun of an early American traveling circus. Buy your tickets in advance online at www.hudsonvalley.org using promo code PATCH and save $2 on all tickets. So, an adult ticket will be $10 instead of $12, and a child's ticket will be $4 instead of $6. Children under 5 are free.
The Dates: Event dates, May 28 through 30. Please note that this deal is applicable only for advance online sales.
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