Thursday, February 10, 2011

President's Message: Gardening News and Events

Janet Taisey Craft

Is anyone interested in volunteering to hostess the Art in Bloom show at the MFA?

From The Garden Club Federation Of Massachusetts
February 3, 2011
Be a hostess at Blooms! at the Boston Flower and Garden Show!
Volunteers are needed to be a hostess in the ballroom where the two Design Divisions are staged. Duties include answering questions (you will be given a sheet with frequently asked questions and answers) and discouraging the public from touching the exhibits. Shifts are 3 hours. On the day of your service, you will be able to see the rest of the show at no charge!  Show dates are Wed. March 16 - Sunday, March 20, 2011 from 9 am - 8 pm daily except for closing at 6 pm on Sunday.  Please contact Vivien Bouffard at vbouffard55@msn.com or 617-933-4934  to sign up. Thank you very much!



For those interested in wild flowers, you may want to check the events at the New England Wild Flower Society. Link on to: www.newenglandwild.org/visit/events


Cocktails and Garden Books! The Arlington Garden Club announces their annual "Books in Bloom" event in early March.

The lobby of the library will be filled with unique and creative floral arrangements that will bring to life a variety of books. Local florists as well as Garden Club members will create the arrangements. Tickets are $20 in advance or $25 at the door and are available at the Circulation Desk at the Robbins Library or by e-mail from Pat Cura of the Garden Club (cura.pa@gmail.com; 617-947-4159) or Amy McElroy of the Friends (ae65@verizon.net; 781-648-4109). Checks can be made payable to the “Arlington Garden Club”.  This program is presented by The Friends of the Robbins Library and the Arlington Garden Club. Proceeds will benefit Arlington’s libraries and the Arlington Garden Club.


Local authors will also be featured with their books. The Jazzabelles will provide background music during the program.  Delicious and savory hors d’oevres and sweets will be served and cocktails will be provided for sale. 


With Warm Regards,
Janet

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