Bake Me Up! LA

The nutrition bell rings. You run through the hallways  cash in hand, desperate to get your hands on a Rice Krispies Treat or anything chocolatey and frosted from the Cheerleaders bake sale. Now: you patiently wait your turn in line to purchase one of the many vegan goodies being sold at this year’s annual vegan bake sale, Bake Me Up! LA, which benefits Kitten Rescue and PAWS LA.  Why? From Rice Krispies Treats to vegan, almond butter, chocolate chip cookies – my, have we grown up.

Location: Locali, 5825 Franklin Ave., Los Angeles, CA 90028  Date/Time: Sunday, May 2, 2010, 11 a.m. to 5 p.m.  Web: bakemeupla.blogspot.com.

All Eyes On Mom

Treat mom like the star that she is at this red carpet lifestyle event taking place on Sunday. Pamper her with free beauty treatments and more than $800 in raffle prizes at the Complimentary Mommy Lounge and Spa – hosted by EcoStiletto.com and Bash Eco Events. Buy her some great gifts from any of the specialty vendors in attendance. Mingle with celebrity guests – although, isn’t mom the only celeb that matters? Why? After all of those years of art lessons, temper tantrums, slumber parties –the list goes on – you owe her.

Location: TreePeople, Coldwater Canyon Park, 12601 Mulholland Drive, Beverly Hills  Date/Time: Sunday, May 2 from 12:30 p.m. to 4 p.m.  Cost: Free  Web: http://www.treepeople.org/ http://www.treepeople.org/springtime-park?utm_campaign=#Mothers-Day.

Herbify Yourself

Herbs are one of the secrets to life; and at the Herbs + Beauty + Cuisine Event taking place this Sunday, you can learn how to unlock this secret. Find out how to plant herbs sustainably. Cook foods made straight from your newly grown herb garden during a private cooking demonstration. And discover how you can use herbs to enhance your beauty regime and create delicious food straight from the herb garden to the table. Why? Cooking + Pampering + Eco-Friendly Herb Gardens = A Perfect Sunday Afternoon.

Location: The event begins at Steam Salon, located at 314 N. Harper Ave LA, West Hollywood, CA 90048. Ending at Jar restaurant next door Date/Time: Sunday, May 2 from 12 p.m. to 4 p.m. Cost: $85 Web: For more information and to purchase tickets please visit http://www.shambhallainstitute.com/events.php.

No  Mats Necessary

Put away the yoga mat and join Le Pilates Loft of Silver Lake this Saturday to celebrate International Pilates Day. They will be hosting demonstrations and lectures on the fundamentals of Pilates, reaching your peak performance and more. Why? You could use a break from downward dog.

Location: Silver Lake Farmers’ Market 3700 Sunset Blvd, between Edgecliff Dr & Maltman Ave. (intersection of Griffith Park Blvd) Date/Time: Saturday, May 1 at 9 a.m., 11 a.m. and 1 p.m. Web: http://www.lepilatesloft.com/.

Come For the Drinking without the Driving

With only one metro ticket stub and one dollar in your pocket, what is a girl/boy to do? Head over to La Grande Orange Café in Pasadena, of course! Present your Metro stub to your server or the bartender and receive your first signature cocktail, beer or wine (including their “famous” white wine sangria) for only $1. Why? No designated driver necessary.

Location: La Grande Orange, 260 S. Raymond Ave., Pasadena, CA 91105 Date/Time: Daily   Reservations: Visit Open Table or call (626) 356-4444   Web: http://www.lgostationcafe.com/index.html.

Images Via Bake Me Up LA