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🌱 Mimosa Fest 2022 In East Austin + Pecan Street Festival Is Back

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Hey, neighbors! It's me again, Gabriela Couvillion, your host of the Austin Daily.

First, today's weather:

Showers and a heavier t-storm. High: 85 Low: 68.

Here are the top stories today in Austin:

  1. Sunday, May 8 is Mother's Day and to celebrate, Hotel Granduca Austin invites you to honor mom all weekend long! On Saturday, May 7, a "Mother's Day Tea" will be held at 3 p.m. featuring items such as "loose leaf teas paired with cucumber and everything cream cheese sandwiches, deviled eggs, smoked salmon toast, cream-filled bombolonis, and much more." Tickets are $65 for adults and $32 for children 10 and under. Click here for the full menu and call the hotel at 512-306-6400 to reserve your tickets. On Sunday, May 8, a "Mother's Day Brunch" will be held in the hotel's Salone Ducale Ballroom from 11 a.m.-3 p.m. Enjoy live background music while you drink mimosas and feast on decadent menu items with mom. Buffet only tickets are $65 per adult and $89 for buffet including beverages. The ticket cost for children 12 and under is $20, and kids 5 and under are free. Click here for the full menu and reserve a table here. For more information contact the venue at: (granducaaustin.com)
  2. Mimosa Fest 2022 will be held in East Austin from 11 a.m.-5 p.m. at Fair Market, located at 1100 E. 5th St. Guests 21 and over will be able to enjoy "live music, activation stations, local vendors, and even a mimosa contest." The event organizer, Necoya Tyson, said, "My vision in creating Mimosa Fest stemmed from wanting to bring together people from all walks of life with the goal of engaging local businesses and talent, while also enjoying my favorite things — music, mimosas, and brunch!" Tickets range from $45 to $125 and "include entrance to the festival, photo-activation stations, a souvenir Mimosa Fest cup, and more." To purchase your tickets, visit www.mimosa-fest.com and for more details see: (FOX 7 Austin)
  3. After two years of being canceled due to COVID-19, the Pecan Street Festival is back in Austin this weekend, in the Sixth Street Historic District, between Brazos Street and Interstate 35. The free event will take place from 11 a.m.-10 p.m. on Saturday, May 7 and 11 a.m.-8 p.m. on Sunday, May 8. The event will feature artisans and live music, and free COVID-19 vaccines will be provided on-site by Austin Public Health representatives. Proceeds from the event will be donated to local nonprofit and municipal organization by the Pecan Street Association. For more details on the festival visit: (KVUE.com)

Today in Austin:

From my notebook:

  • "A neighbor in Flintrock Falls is looking for a dog sitter for an old dog that needs to be fed two times a day and taken out for potty breaks three times a day. Please contact them if interested in the position via the Nextdoor site." (Nextdoor)
  • "A neighbor in Texas Oaks South is looking for an electric or manual lawnmower. If you have one to sell, please contact them via the Nextdoor site." (Nextdoor)
  • "A neighbor from Cat Mountain Villas lost a friendly 10-year-old Siamese cat named Sasha. If you find her, please call 512-661-8692 and ask for Andy. For more information see the Nextdoor site." (Nextdoor)
  • "A neighbor in Sherwood Oaks is looking for a housekeeper 1-2 times a month. to clean an 800 square foot home with 2 people and 2 dogs. They keep it tidy but are not willing to invest in heavy duty vacuums and such right now. It's mostly cleaning the living room/bathroom/kitchen/dining area and vacuuming dog hair. Please contact them via the Nextdoor site if interested in the job." (Nextdoor)

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You're all caught up for today. I'll see you around!

— Gabriela Couvillion

About me: I'm an active mom of two grown sons and lifelong San Antonio resident. I received a BA in Spanish from the University of Texas at San Antonio, and in my free time I immerse myself in creative writing. Thanks for reading Patch, and feel free to reach out if you have any news and happenings you think may appeal to our readers!

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