There are several differing views on when the tradition of gifting flowers on Mother’s Day began with some saying it dates back to the ancient Greeks and others saying it began centuries ago in the United Kingdom. Whatever camp you belong to, the Women’s Auxiliary of the Surf City Fire Co. and EMS is making it easy to keep the tradition alive for the third consecutive year.
The group’s annual plant sale is scheduled for Friday, May 10 from 11 a.m. until 4 p.m.
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