To everyone

It would be impossible to show Mom how much we appreciate her lifetime of love and concern all in one day, but let's all give it a try Sunday — it's Mother's Day! 

To Simi Valley

Among the nicer events to mark Mother's Day is the brunch at the Reagan Presidential Library and Museum near Simi Valley. For information, call 577-4118.

To volunteers

You can help take a bite out of hunger today by setting out canned and nonperishable packaged foods by the mailbox for postal carriers to collect. It's all part of the "Stamp Out Hunger Food Drive," held on behalf of the nation's food banks and pantries.

To Ojai

Avast, me hearties! The annual Renaissance Pirate Faire stages merriment for all, today and Sunday from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m., at Lake Casitas. For more information, call 496-6036.

To music lovers

The 14th annual Ventura Music Festival concludes this weekend, with a hometown touch: Soprano Nicole Cabell, a Ventura High School graduate, will perform at her alma mater tonight at 8, in a program of excerpts from operas.

To Ventura College

Is your men's basketball program repairable? Ned Mercetic, who has established a dynasty in women's basketball without any of the allegations tainting the men's program, has agreed to coach both teams during the upcoming season. 

To cyclists

Thursday is officially Bike to Work Day, as part of National Bike to Work Month. Happy pedaling — and beware those motorists who don't accord cyclists the courtesy and safety they deserve. 

To Ventura 

Though some of the cuts will be painful for some programs and people, it's heartening to see your fair city's leaders making tough budget decisions without waiting for the fiscal-year deadline.

To wannabe boaters

There's a Safe Boating Expo today, from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m., at Channel Islands Harbor in Oxnard — and it's free. Vessel safety inspections by the Coast Guard will be available. For information, call 38007.

To Oxnard

How better to celebrate Mother's Day weekend in your multicultural community than with the 18th annual Mariachi Festival, today at 2 p.m., at the Performing Arts Center.

To mailers

With postage stamps going up to 42 cents next week, it hardly seems mere coincidence that the U.S. Postal Service is issuing what will be a keepsake stamp for many Americans — honoring Frank Sinatra.

To political junkies

In the Kentucky Derby, Hillary Clinton backed Eight Belles because she was the race's only filly — but she finished second — to Big Brown.

To PBS viewers

As Congress debates federal funding for public broadcasting, opponents offer this sobering statistic: Public television is watched regularly by 2.1 million people — about half the TV audience for pro wrestling.