Boston - May 11, 2006

The Weekend Guide

What to Do This Weekend

You? Forget Mother’s Day? Never. (Well … okay, maybe just this once.) Rather than check into the orphanage, check out these last-minute lifesavers.

BUY
MomsRising T-Shirts
What: Groovy designs support a slew of initiatives that benefit moms (like after-school programs, flex time, and children’s health care).
Why: Order overnight delivery; she’ll never know the difference.
When: Pronto.
Where: Online at MomsRising.

Breast Cancer Bracelets by Adamas
What: Silver dog tag-style bangles with rose gold and tourmaline charms. All profits go to Faulkner-Sagoff Breast Centre.
Why: Charmed, we’re sure.
When: ASAP. (And don’t forget nice wrapping paper.)
Where: Adamas Fine Jewelry, 23 Lincoln St., Newton Highlands (617-558-8899); Gretta Luxe, 94 Central St., Wellesley (781-237-7010).

DO
Lilac Sunday at Arnold Arboretum
What: Join the hoards of lilac lovers in the country’s oldest arboretum — on the only day of the year picnics are allowed.
Why: Happy bloomin’ Mother’s Day.
When: Sun., dawn to dusk.
Where: Arnold Arboretum, 125 Arborway, Jamaica Plain (617-524-1718 ext. 176).

Free Handwriting Analysis
What: Graphologist Sarah Holmes reads into your signature.
Why: Give mom a Cross examination.
When: Sat., noon-4 p.m.
Where: Cross, The Mall at Chestnut Hill, 199 Boylston St. (617-527-0530).

EAT
Mother’s Day Brunch at Rendezvous
What: Central Square’s hotspot serves the full dinner menu with expanded Sunday hours.
Why: Don’t even think about talking with your mouth full.
When: Sun., 3-9 p.m.
Where: 502 Massachusetts Ave. (617-576-1900).