Northwest

BRITISH COLUMBIA

Cultus Lake

May 8-9: Mother's Day Weekend: There will be a craft to make for your Mom and a wonderful Sunday morning breakfast where Mom's breakfast is free. Bring the whole family for a nice weekend away for Mom. On Saturday evening, treat Mom to an (All You Can Eat) AYCE Spaghetti dinner.

May 14-16: Free Guest Weekend: Members can bring guests for a free site for the weekend (2 nights). We will allow up to 2 free guest sites per membership for the weekend (space permitting). Please contact the preserve direct at (604) 858-3932 to participate. Plus, we'll have our cook's famous burgers and hot dogs, and karaoke in the Rec. Centre.

May 22-24: Victoria Day Weekend: On Saturday morning we will have a special kids' craft commemorating the Victoria Day holiday. Breakfast will be available each morning of the long weekend and we will have an AYCE Chili Dinner on Saturday. Plus first 2010 Manager's Meeting at 10:30 a.m. on Saturday.

May 29-31: Memorial Day Weekend: Breakfast will be available each morning of the long weekend. Kids' activities are planned for the weekend. Come back and join us on Saturday at 5:30 p.m. sharp for our 1st Annual Welcome Back Rotating potluck dinner. Meet old friends and make new ones.

OREGON

Pacific City

May 1: Uno de Mayo! Featuring Chips, Salsa and Bean Dip Social. If you have a favorite food to celebrate this special day, bring it and the recipe to share. Watch the Kentucky Derby on our big screen TV.

May 8: Mother's Day Weekend will feature a Mother's Day craft and "Find MOM" scavenger hunt. Treat Mom to walk on the beach and a Tillamook Ice Cream cone or Mother's Day sundae from our store.

May 15: Gone to the Dogs features hidden puppies scavenger hunt and make a "paw print" greeting card craft. Dress up your pooch for the All Pooch Review Dog Show.

May 29-31: Memorial Day Weekend: Find the U.S.A. facts at the scavenger hunt, plus U.S.A. crafts, campfire with s'mores and Scott David Magic Show and karaoke. Raise the new American flag at the Family Center. Watch the Indy 500 race on the big screen TV.

Whalers Rest

May 28-29: Whalers on the Wild Side: Join us for a weekend of non-stop fun. We will have a Jell-O Riot and a Caveman Party. The summer season will be at its prime with campfire fun, BBQ lunches, plus breakfast and dinner too.

WASHINGTON

Birch Bay

May 8: Cinco de My O Mom's Fiesta Potluck for All kicks off Birch Bay's first ever Summer of Holidays, plus Phase II and the swimming pool open for the season.

May 1
PSATMA Spring Tractor Pull & Swap Meet
Sponsored by the Puget Sound Antique Tractor & Machinery Association, located at Berthusen Park, 8837 Berthusen Road, just 15 miles from the preserve. For information about the Tractor Pull call Jeff or Wes Kentch at (360) 384-4166. For information about the Swap Meet, call Mel Montague at (360) 966-3884.

Chehalis

May 8: Our Treat for Moms includes All you can Eat Pancakes on Saturday from 8:30 to 10 a.m. in the Family Lodge.

May 28-31: Kick off the camping season with Memorial Day at Chehalis. Lots of special events are planned including a potluck supper at 6 p.m. Sunday in the Family Lodge.

Leavenworth

May 28-31: Annual Circus – Wenatchee Youth Circus Group: The "Greatest Little Show on Earth" or between Seattle and Spokane performs their annual circus kickoff right here at the preserve. Also karaoke with Patty in the evening, plus other fun and games.

Little Diamond

May 9: Fishing opens for Large Kamloops Trout! Chili Feed in the evening in the Lodge with refreshment. Prize for the largest fish caught on Saturday. May 21: Pool opens of the season.

Mount Vernon

May 8-9: Mother's Day Celebration: We've got some special plans for Mom, including free breakfast.

May 1
Kids Fishing Derby
Join us at the fishing derby located at the Northern State Pound in Sedro-Woolley. Bring your own gear and bait and settle in for a day of fishing. Open to all children ages 14 and under. For more information, call (360) 855-1841.

Paradise Resort

May 8: Mother's Day Weekend features free breakfast for all mothers, plus fishing derby and mother and child look-alike contest.

May 15: Tribute to our Soldiers: We are accepting donations to be sent to our soldiers overseas.

May 29: Memorial Day Weekend events include lots of contests, activities and karaoke.

CALIFORNIA

Lake Minden

April 30-May 2: Cinco de Mayo: Hola Amigas! Bring your favorite nacho topping and join us Friday night for Nacho Potluck Social. Come celebrate Cinco de Mayo with lots of themed activities, food and crafts. Show off your singing talents at afternoon karaoke. Make a festive pair of earrings in a beading class. Kids can help bust a piñata.

May 7-9: Mother's Day: Join us for Friday Night Spring Salad and Baked Potato Potluck Social and stay for Brown Bag Bingo. Moms treat yourself to a beading class and make a beautiful spring bracelet. Bring the whole family and join us for Family karaoke. Join us for a Mother's Day Pie Social and then burn off the calories in a Mom and child paddleboat race across the lake.

May 14-16: Armed Forces Day: Pay tribute to those who have served or are now serving our country in the Armed Forces at a Pie and Ice Cream Social. Veterans are encouraged to bring a photo of for our Salute to Veterans Board and memories to share with other veterans and members. Make a red, white and blue craft project or bead a pair of patriotic earrings.

May 21-23: Boat Races: The Hydro Plane Boats are back! Enjoy the excitement of watching these beautiful boats race around the lake. Don't forget to bring your camera for some spectacular photo opportunities. Do a spring-themed craft project. On Saturday evening show off your dance moves at the first Barn Dance of the season. Plus, Show and Sell Weekend" Sign up early for a craft/white elephant sale. Boat races on the 22nd and 23rd. Band on the 22nd.

May 28-30: Memorial Day Hawaiian Holiday: Aloha and Mahalo! Join in all the festivities to make this weekend FUN, FUN, FUN! Join us Friday for a Hawaiian Potluck Social followed by Brown Bag Bingo. On Saturday enter a Fishing Derby and try to catch that big one. Play volleyball, miniature golf or horseshoes. Take a paddleboat, kayak or canoe around the lake. Make a splash by dressing Hawaiian for the Saturday Night Dance where we'll have a hula and limbo contest, plus a DJ.

May 2
2010 Cinco de Mayo Festival
Enjoy a community cultural celebration featuring Hispanic/Latino foods, children's activities, folkloric dance performances, and music from mariachi to salsa. Fun for the entire family. Hours at noon to 8 p.m. Held at the Yuba-Sutter Fairgrounds, 442 Franklin Avenue, Yuba City, 20 miles from the preserve. For information, contact Veronica Ramos at (530) 755-9977.

Rancho Oso

May 5: Cinco de Mayo potluck lunch.

May 8: Mother's Day Tea.

May 14: Social Hour with coffee and danish.

May 29-30: On Saturday we'll have a "build a PVC flag holder" class for teens and adults, plus musical entertainment by the pool and s'mores. On Sunday, we'll have the Memorial Day Flag Ceremony at the flag poles, a campfire sing-a-long and storytelling and Teen Dance with DJ by the pool.

San Benito

May 1: Join us as we celebrate Cinco de Mayo. Everything this weekend will have the essence of Mexico from fine dining to our crafts.

May 8: That this opportunity to spend precious time with our deserving Mothers. We'll have crafts geared toward Mom, plus a special evening of dining and dancing featuring the entertainment of Mike Noonan. Sunday Brunch just for Mom. May 15: Annual Horseshoe Tournament, plus our Singing Cowboy Cisco Jim will be here.

May 22-29: We will be saluting the men and women of our Armed Forces. Do you have a loved one in uniform – bring a picture to post. Memorial Day Weekend will feature parades and activities, plus a great dinner planned with Music by Johnathan. On Sunday, Johnathan the Great performs his magic.

Wilderness Lakes

May 1: Listen and dance to the music from the 50s, 60's and more as "Highway 91" Tony Lopez performs. May 8: Wild Rose Road Show: Come enjoy a variety of entertainment from oldies to karaoke.

May 9: Happy Mother's Day: Free cake for all Moms at the Ice Cream Social.

May 15: Chuck Band performs a variety of music for listening and dance, for all ages.

May 22: Ron Ebell and Bell Pepperz entertain with live music.

May 28-31: Memorial Day Weekend: E&E Animals will bring rare critters, Dominic's Karaoke provides lots of songs to showcase your talents, Buttons the Clown and Friends will provide face painting and balloon figures. The Hit Men will perform all afternoon, and Sunset Entertainment provides a Teen Dance in the Gazebo for the younger generation.

Texas

TEXAS

Bay Landing

May 7-9: Pamper Moms Day: We will spoil our Moms with a Mary Kay facial while kids make a gift for Mom at craft time. Throw away your apron for the day and let Leslie's Country Kitchen do the cooking.

May 28-31: Memorial Day Celebration: It's Red, White and Blue time again at Bay Landing. Don't forget to decorate your rig or cabin for the Best Decorated Site Contest. Come to the clubhouse for egg toss, water balloon toss, banana eating contest and much more. There will be BBQ dinner at the Country Kitchen, plus games and contests all day long. In the evening there's T-Bone Road at BV for a little dancing under the stars.

May 6-9
Butterfield Stage Days and PCRA Dodge Rodeo
Event features craft booths and food booths with all kinds of goodies, plus a carnival for the kids and young at heart at Bridgeport Harwood Park. On May 7 and 8, the PCRA Doge Rodeo will be held at the Bridgeport Rodeo Grounds and will include a street dance.

Lake Conroe

May 1-2: Cinco de Mayo Weekend/Happy May Birthdays: Taco making at its best, plus Best Bean recipe contest. We will also have a Mexican dish cook-off, Tortilla Toss and Mexican Hat Dance. Birthday cake and party in the AC.

May 8-9: Mother's Day Weekend: Kids' craft for Mother's Day, plus Mother's Day tea in the AC along with a mother/kid trivia game and mother and child Wii tournament.

May 15-16: Cruise Line Bingo Weekend features Games, Games, Games! All day long we will have a bingo marathon, volleyball at the lake, pickleball (members vs. staff) at the pickleball court and Wii tournament in the AC.

May 22-23: Summer Kickoff Weekend: Lots of outdoor games including volleyball, kickball, pickleball, bingo, golf cart races, and slushies and sno-cones to refresh you. Come cool off in the evening with a game of Brown Bag Bingo (please bring a 43 gift in a brown bag).

May 29-30: Memorial Day Weekend includes apple-bobbing, tattoos for kids, water volleyball, Memorial Day crafts, Memorial Day golf cart and bicycle parade, plus outdoor games for kids, and the Silverado Band performs in the evening.

Saturdays in May
Saturday Market
Weekly farmers market includes arts and crafts, and music. Held at Main and Metcalf Streets in downtown Conroe each Saturday from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m.

Lake Texoma

May 1: Birthday Bingo

May 8: Mother's Day includes free breakfast for Moms and special supper. Trey Houston performs.

May 15: Armed Forces Day

May 22: Fiesta RV Chat with Boomer

May 29: Memorial Day: Come soak up the sun and enjoy relay races, pickleball and more, including great breakfast and dinner and more.

Lake Whitney

May 1: Celebrate Cinco de Mayo with games and an evening Fiesta.

May 15: Happy Mother's Day: Make a gift just for Mom and serve her a special lunch, plus afternoon games and evening potluck.

May 29: Memorial Day Weekend kicks off with games, crafts and water fun. Saturday evening steak dinner and entertainment provided by Smoke Rise Band. Sunday includes games, hot dogs, golf cart races, burrito dinner and prize bingo. Breakfast will be served Saturday, Sunday and Monday this weekend.

Medina Lake

May 1: We'll have cake and ice cream to celebrate May birthdays and anniversaries. In the evening we'll pop in a movie and pass around the popcorn.

May 8: Mother's Day Weekend: Join us for a special Mom's Day craft and all kinds of bingo, including Candy Bar Bingo and Super Bingo. On Sunday Moms eat free when Dad and the kids come for breakfast at Top of the Trail Café. There will also be a door prize for one special mom – a $50 gift certificate for the Cutaway Beauty Salon.

May 15: Tournament Day includes all kinds of tournaments with an award ceremony in the evening.

May 29: Memorial Day Weekend features Wacky Golf, hayrides, banana splits and lawn games on Saturday. Saturday night it's party trays and door prizes. On Sunday we'll have a pool tournament during the day with BBQ dinner and dance in the evening featuring Bimbo and the Borderline Band. Top of the Trail Café will be open for breakfast on Monday.

May 28-29
Fredericksburg Crawfish Festival
Sponsored by the Jaycees, this family-friendly event features live music including Cajun, Zydeco and Country-Western, plus mounds of gumbo, red beans and rice, shrimp, boudin, plus hamburgers, corn dogs and German sausage. The 3rd annual Gumbo cook-off will be held on Saturday. Sample delicious gumbo and be sure to vote on your favorite. Held at Market Square in Fredericksburg, 50 miles form the preserve. For information, call 1-866-839-33789 or visit www.Tex-Fest.com.

Midwest

INDIANA

Horseshoe Lake

May events include Welcome Home Party, Mother's Day Breakfast and Ladies PJ Party.

Indian Lakes

May 8-9: Here's to you, Mom: We want to make this weekend all about our very special Moms. We'll treat Moms to a free pancake breakfast at the restaurant as a way of saying thanks. Kids can make a special keepsake to warm Mom's heart and show her how special she is to us. Moms can enjoy a Green Thumb spring flower arranging presentation.

May 28-30: Memorial Day Weekend: Ready, Set, Go! for Summer. Let's start off with lots of games and a craft or two. Then get ready for the Red, White and Blue Cart Challenge/Parade. Plus, Saturday night band and Teen Dance on Sunday with DJ.

MICHIGAN

Bear Cave Resort

May 29: Memorial Day Weekend Celebration

Throughout May
Lemon Creek Winery Tours
Featuring estate bottled, award winning wines with free wine and juice tastings. Located at Lemon Creek Winery, 533 East Lemon Creek Road, Berrien Springs, approximately 6 miles from the preserve. For information, call (269) 471-1321.

St. Clair

May 7-9: Mother's Day Weekend: Surprise Gift Craft for your Mom or Grandma, plus free Ice Cream Sundae for Mom's Social.

May 28-31: Memorial Day Weekend: Featuring Raffle Mania III – collect raffle tickets for every activity you attend and then get ready to win exciting prizes at our huge raffle. Red, White and Blue crafts for kids and adults, plus delicious hamburger and hotdog potluck picnic and more. Don't miss this whole weekend of fun!

May 28-30
Feast of the Ste. Claire – 30th Anniversary
Celebrating the pageantry and history of Michigan from 1759-1840. This festival brings together more than 650 historic reenactors of the era with all the sights, sounds, smells and flavors of the period in the French, British and American Indian settlements. Held at Pine Grove Park in Port Huron, about 15 miles from the preserve. For information, call (810) 982-0891.

OHIO

Kenisee Lake

April 30-May 2: Kentucky Derby Weekend: Cheer on your own horse during the running at Churchill Downs. We will have a Taco Bar following the race to celebrate. We will furnish the shells and the meat; you bring the toppings.

May 7-9: Mother's Day: Treat Mom to our fabulous breakfast buffet. Join in our version of "The Family Feud." All Moms receive a free sundae on Sunday afternoon.

May 14-16: Sunday evening, when the park is closed, we will recognize all members who celebrate a birthday or anniversary in May.

May 21-23: Fitness Weekend: This weekend will be filled with many different races and competitions for the young and old. Prizes will be given to all winners.

May 28-30: Memorial Day Weekend: The Cub Scouts will be here to join us in our Flag Ceremony. Come out and show your support for our troops. This weekend's activities include Wine Tasting Party and Steak Fry.

Northeast

MASSACHUSETTS

Gateway to Cape Cod

May 7-9: Mother's Day Weekend: We will honor all Moms and Moms-to-be this weekend with our annual Tea Party on Saturday afternoon.

May 14-16: Fly a Kite Weekend: Kite flying contest in the center field, wind conditions permitting.

May 21-23: Balloon Weekend: Show off your balloon animal skills and help us make fun decorations for next weekend.

May 28-31: Memorial Day Weekend: Fly a flag to remember and honor those who have sacrificed so much for our country. Enjoy our first entertainment of the season on Saturday night

May 1-31
17th Annual Cape Cod Maritime Day
Month-long celebration featuring maritime-themed activities including Cape Cod Canal Visitor Center tours, museum exhibits, Artist's Shanties, lighthouse tours, Ship in a Bottle classes and kayaking at the National Seashore. For more information, visit www.capecodchamber.org

NEW JERSEY

Lake & Shore

May 7-9: OK kids, show your mothers how much you love them; we'll have arts & crafts in the morning and then go on a nature walk.

May 14-16: Campfire Weekend: Look for marshmallow sticks on our nature walk and then gather ‘round the bonfire and tell scary stories.

May 21-23: Spring Cleaning Weekend: It's time to get things ready for the summer season. Help clean up the beach, put our the chairs and boats, clean up the golf course and get everything ready for the summer season. On Saturday night we will have a BBQ potluck dinner for all the helpers.

May 28-31: Wet-N-Wild Memorial Day Weekend: speed slide contest, balloon toss, and swimming relay and our first pool party of the season. On Monday at noon we will have moment of silence at the flag for our Memorial Ceremony.

NEW YORK

Rondout Valley

May 29: Memorial Day/MDA; No Limit performs.

PENNSYLVANIA

Timothy Lake North

May 7-9: Moms Rule! Treat Mom to an Ice Cream Social, make her a special gift at Arts & Crafts and be sure she doesn't miss "Moms Only" hour at the Water Park.

May 14-16: Carnival Jamboree – test your skills on our carnival games and be entertained with silly jokes and clown antics by Noodles the Clown.

May 21-23: Family Water World Weekend: This weekend will feature water games and competitions for the entire family.

May 28-31: Memorial Day Celebration: Launch the season with lots of fun outdoor activities. Sign up for our 1st softball game of the year and have a feast at our Courtyard BBQ. Live entertainment is planned for both Saturday and Sunday evening.

Virginia Landing

May 5
Annual Seafood Festival
Held at Chincoteague Island, 40 miles form the preserve, this festival features all you can seafood and live entertainment. For information, call (757) 787-2460.

Southeast

NORTH CAROLINA

Lake Gaston

May 1: Members pitch in and help beautify the resort by planting flowers, getting the pool ready and general sprucing up. All volunteers enjoy a free "Pig Pickin" with all the trimmings.

May 31: Summer Kickoff/Memorial Day: Full recreation program begins, with Saturday night DJ, crafts, hayrides, cookouts and much, much more.

May 29
18th Annual Battle of the BBQ
Annual fundraiser for the Chamber of Commerce features 20 cookers competing for cash prizes. Whole pigs and all the trimmings are prepared. A real North Carolina "Pig Pickin". Dinners are ready for sale at noon on Saturday. Held at the Lake Gaston Chamber Building, 10 miles from the preserve. For information, call (252) 678-2101.

SOUTH CAROLINA

The Oaks at Point South

Throughout May: Great BBQ every Friday night from 5 to 7 p.m. $7 per plate includes ribs or pulled pork with baked beans, potato salad. Ice Cream Social every Saturday at 8 p.m. Just $1 for a big yummy bowl.

TENNESSEE

Natchez Trace

May 1: Cinco de Mayo Fiesta Weekend featuring piñata kid's craft, puppet show with Mexican flair, authentic Mexican dinner.

May 8: Mother's Day Weekend: Make your Mom a gift at kid's craft class, bring Mom to a delicious supper at the Town Hall (4-6 p.m. Saturday) and free pancake breakfast on Sunday from 7 to 10 a.m. at the Trading Post.

May 15: Spring Cleaning Weekend: Gather your rakes and gardening gloves as we beautify the preserve beginning at 8 a.m. Cookout at 4 p.m. May 22: Join us for Casino Night at 7 p.m. at the Town Hall. May 29: Memorial Day Weekend Hog Roast and Kids' Carnival.

VIRGINIA

Harbor View

May 7-9: Welcome Back Weekend include group campfire.

May 14-16: TrailBlazer Pals Weekend: Celebrate the season and take a hike to find different insects and collect special rocks to make your own pet rock.

May 21-23: Uno Card Game Weekend: Come to the Rec. Hall and play Uno. Kids can play too!

May 14
2nd Friday Art Walk
Take a walk around Colonial Beach and see the art at the galleries. Free food and refreshments. 6 to 9 p.m.

Williamsburg

May 7-9: Spring craft hour, plus special swim time and move time for Moms.

May 14-16: Fun and Games Weekend with Friday night bingo, Spades & Hearts tournament, 8-Ball tournament and Pickleball challenge.

May 28-31: Outdoor pool opens with a green Submarine Hunt, plus we'll have Whacky Golf, Pickleball, ice cream socials, hayrides and a Saturday night dance.

May 15
Jamestown Day
Held at the Jamestown Settlement, just 15 miles from the preserve, event features maritime demonstrations, military drills, archaeology and programs on English and Powhatan Indian contact and marks the 403rd anniversary of the 1607 founding of Jamestown, America's first permanent English colony. From 9 a.m, to 5 p.m. For information, call (888) 593-4682.

Virginia Landing

May 5
Annual Seafood Festival
Held at Chincoteague Island, 40 miles form the preserve, this festival features all you can seafood and live entertainment. For information, call (757) 787-2460.