The Plant and Fish Sale, put together by the Executive Council in Stalnaker and Crawford residence halls, has become an annual Parents Weekend event. The items are sold to students at a low cost, and the money that is made is put toward hall programs for students. Last year, some family members even took plants home with them. The Carpenter Coffeehouse begins at 9 p.m. Friday in the Carpenter lobby. The performances feature singing and dancing acts, musical ability and even an interpretive reading of poetry.
Prizes consist of donations of T-shirts or gift certificates by local businesses or restaurants.
The coffee cart will also be making an appearance. Food will not be free, but students will be able to use their Drake IDs to pay. Saturday night's entertainment comes courtesy of the Coalition of Black Students. It begins at 7 p.m. in Parents Hall. After the variety show ends, there is a free party sponsored by La Fuerza Latina.