Making mama a Muscovite — 22 ways to keep a mom entertained this weekend

Moms Weekend at University of Idaho features discounts, sports, food and events. The full schedule is listed below, event by event.

Free Student Recreation Center 

Passes are available when accompanied by a University of Idaho student all day Friday and Saturday.

Discounted meals for moms

Meals will be $6 at Bob’s Place at Wallace Residence Center, $0.99 lattes at Einstein Brothers, Denny’s or Joe’s Cafe.

Mini-Golf with Mom

Putt for $20 per couple from 10 a.m. to 9 p.m. Friday through Sunday at Airway Hills Miniature Golf Range. Prizes will be awarded.

Wine and cheese tasting

The event includes five beverage tastings, Idaho cheese and Vandal Sausage, accompanied by a silent auction in the SUB Ballroom for $16 or $30 for two tickets at the door. The event, from 6 to 9 p.m. Friday, is sponsored by the College of Agricultural and Life Sciences Ambassadors and the University of Idaho Dairy Club.

ASUI Student Achievement Awards

Will recognize positive contributions of students, faculty and staff that benefit student activities, the campus and the community at a ceremony followed by light refreshments at 7 p.m. on Friday in the Administration Auditorium. Formal invitations will be sent to recipients and their family members, while the free event is open to all.

ASUI Student Achievement Awards

The event will recognize positive contributions of students, faculty and staff that benefit student activities, the campus and the community at a ceremony followed by light refreshments at 7 p.m. Friday in the Administration Auditorium. Formal invitations will be sent to recipients and their family members, while the free event is open to all.

Silver and Gold scrimmage

The final scrimmage showcases the 2012 Vandal football team for free at 7 p.m. on Friday in the Kibbie Dome.

ASUI Vandal Entertainment film ‘The Muppets’

The movie will play at 7 and 9:30 p.m. Friday and at 2 and 7 p.m. Saturday for free in the SUB Borah Theatre.

Mr. Idaho Pageant

UI men will compete for the title of Mr. Idaho at 7:30 p.m. Friday in Memorial Gym. Admission costs $3 for students and $5 for others. Funds raised support the fight against juvenile diabetes and leadership programs for women.

Key for a Cure Fun Run 

The 5k fun run around campus will raise funds for the Susan G. Komen Foundation for $10 or $17 with a T-shirt at 8 a.m. Friday starting at Memorial Gym.

Coffee tasting and food pairing

“Coffee Master” Scott McDonald will teach attendees how to select the right coffee for the right meal. Learn about the different growing regions, processing and roasting methods, as well as four fundamentals of brewing coffee. The free coffee tastings, from 8:30 to 9:30 a.m. Saturday and Sunday in the VandalStore Starbucks will feature the Blonde Roast and other Starbucks’ dark roasts as well as on-site speciality priced VandalStore Mom’s Weekend gift packages.

JoeFest, 3-on-3 basketball

A 3-on-3 basketball tournament for anyone at 9 a.m. Saturday at the basketball courts outside of Wallace Residence Complex. The teams can compete in recreational, competitive and co-ed leagues. Teams must be registered for $15 per team or $5 individually by midnight on April 18.

Brunch featuring the University of Idaho Jazz Choir

The event will take place at 9:30 a.m. Saturday in the SUB Ballroom for $15 per person.

Moscow Hemp Fest

The fesitval will feature craft and food vendors as well as live and local music for free.

Robb Akey Golf Tournament

Tournament starts at 10 a.m. on the UI Golf Course off Nez Perce Drive. Following the tournament is a dinner auction at 5:30 p.m. where funds will go to UI student athlete scholarships. The Saturday event is $175 per player and includes green fees, range balls, cart, tournament gift, lunch and dinner.

Annual Phi Delta Theta Turtle Derby

Living groups will race live turtles at 11 a.m. Saturday on Elm Street. The event is free to attend.

Green Thumb 101: Bedding plants in baskets or bowls

The UI Plant and Soil Science Club will offer a workshop for basics on potting mixes, bedding plant selection and care, including some common plant ailments from 11 a.m. to 12 p.m. or 1 to 2 p.m. Saturday at the Sixth Street greenhouses. All participants pay $9 at the door and will take home a hanging basket or planter bowl.

Arboretum and Botanical Garden Tour

Tours of the 63-acre arboretum and botanical garden featuring refreshments will start at 1 p.m. Saturday along the Nez Perce Drive entrance.

Men’s lacrosse game

The match vs. Boise State University will begin at 2 p.m. Saturday on the Kibbie Dome Sprint Turf Field. The game is free to attend.

FluteFest

The concert will begin at 4 p.m. Saturday in the Lionel Hampton School of Music Haddock Performance Hall. Student and senior citizen attendance costs $3 and adult attendance is $5.

University of Idaho Theater Arts Department dinner and entertainment

The event will feature the UI comedy troupe White Tie Improv with a sneak peak of the production “A Funny Thing Happened on the way to the Forum.” Dinner starts at 6 p.m. Saturday in the SUB Ballroom and is $22 per person.

Diva’s Night Out

The evening will feature local divas Marci Stephens, Donna Parks, Terri G., Heidi Muller and more at 7 p.m. Saturday at the Kenworthy Performing Arts Centre. The event costs $10 and the first 75 attendees will receive free tiaras.

Carved ham brunch

Bob’s Place will host the meal from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. for $6 per person.

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