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This Calendar of Events is a free member service listing of state (CGCI) (listed in orange) events and club, affiliate and district SPECIAL events which are open to the public. PLEASE NOTE that regular monthly meetings and/or events may be posted on the CGCI district calendar for the district in which they occur. If your group is a member of CGCI, fill out this form (click here) to have your event  listed on the calendar.


2012

 

MAY 2012

 
May 16-20, 2012 - NGC Convention Adam's Mark Hotel, Buffalo, NY

May 19 - 20, 2012 - 8:00 am - TUOLUMNE COUNTY GAREN CLUB ANNUAL PLANT, RUMMAGE, BAKE SALE
Place:: MONO VILLAGE CENTER ON HWY.108 IN EAST SONORA.
 Brief description::
The Tuolumne County Garden Club will hold it's Annual Plant,Rummage, and Bake Sale to benefit their Scholarship Fund and local community projects.  Vegies, herbs, and various plants will be available. Furniture ,household items, jewelry and accessories will also be offered. Come early !  Items go fast.

May 19, 2012 - 9:00 am - Anaheim United Methodist Church, 1000 S State College Blvd., Anaheim, CA 92806Plant Sale featuring many unique plants you can't find at Home Depot or Lowes.  Includes plants from the Horticultural Society of Orange County, the Geranium Society and the Chrysanthemum Society

May 19-20, 2012 9:00 AM - Clayton Valley Garden Club Plant Sale and Clayton Gardens Tour. Place: Endeavor Hall Parking Lot & Clayton Museum.  2 day event May 19th - May 20th Annual Clayton Valley Garden Club Plant Sale at Endeavor Hall downtown Clayton and Clayton Garden Tours "20 Years & 20 Gardens for $20"  Looking Back to 20 gardens from the past 20 years.  Self-guided tour begins at the Clayton Historical Society Museum, 6101 Main Street, Clayton

May 20, 2012 - 12:00 pm Culver City Garden Club
Presents:BLOOMS WITH A VIEW 2012 Spring Garden Tour
 Place:: Monteith Park, 3685 Olympiad Drive, Los Angeles 90043
 Brief description::
BLOOMS WITH A VIEW – Inspired Garden Artistry presents its Blooms with a View 2012 Spring Garden Tour showcasing eight private gardens in View Heights, View Park, and Windsor Hills on Sunday, May 20, 2012, 12 to 5 p.m. A Vendor Fair will also take place in Monteith Park, 3685 Olympiad Drive, LA 90043 from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m.Tickets are $15 in advance or $20 beginning May 18 and can be purchased at www.inglewoodtickets.com. For information: email team@inspiredgardenartistry.com, or call 323.312.9200.

 

May 26, 2012 - 10:00 AM  Central Coast Cactus & Succulent Society
Presents: 6th Annual Show and Sale 
Place:: Ludwig Center in San Luis Obispo, California.
 Brief description::
We have grown this show to now occupy the entire Ludwig Center.  It has become largest showcase for Cactus & Succulent plants in the Central Coast areas. We expect arround 500 entries spead across 65 classes.  Two days, Sat & Sun over the Memorial Day Weekend. Doors open at 10:00 AM both days. For additional information plus images from prior shows, visit CentralCoastCactus.org

 JUNE 2012

June 1-2, 2012 - 10:00 AM - 4:00 PM Riviera Garden Club presents: Riviera Historic Home Tour June 1 & 2, 10 am – 4 pm In Honor of Torrance’s 2012 Centennial 7 Historic Homes will be open for Touring $35 in advance, $40 Tour DayTicket price includes light refreshments, home tour, commemorative brochure, slide video presentation of the Riviera History
Info: www.Rivieragardenclub.org 
Click here for Flyer  Click here for Press release

June 2-3, 2012 - 10:00 AM - Paradise Garden Club Inc
Place:: Paradise CA 95969
Brief description::
Our 20th Anniversary Tour! Six outstanding home gardens to view, plus a plant sale, refreshments, benefit drawings, composting demonstrations, and experienced gardeners ready to answer your local gardening questions. $15 for ticket/map: proceeds support PGCI's civic beautification and scholarship programs. Sat Jun 2 10:00-4:00 pm and Sun Jun 3 noon-4:00 pm. See our club website (http://paradisegardenclub.org) for ticket sales locations OR (new!) to purchase tickets online.

June 3-7, 2012 - CGCI 81st Convention.  Host: Sacramento River Valley District Cal Expo DoubleTree, Sacramento
click here for registration form

click here for tentative CGCI Convention Schedule

June 3-9, 2012 - National Garden Week

June 9, 2012 - 11:00 AM "Gardens by the Sea" Presetned by Pacifica Garden Club.
Place:: Mildred Owen Concert Hall, 1220 Linda Mar Blvd, Pacifica
 Brief description::
The Pacifica Garden Club is proud to present its 15th annual garden tour: "Gardens by the Sea"
Saturday, June 9, 2012; 11 a.m. – 4 p.m.
Enjoy a day at the coast!  Visit some of Pacifica’s most beautiful gardens. Raffle prizes, plant sale, and silent auction of rare plants.
$15 advance* or $20 day of tour
Visit us on Facebook for updates, 2011 photos, and much more. Tickets and maps available on day of tour at The Pacifica Center for the Arts, Mildred Owen Concert Hall, 1220 Linda Mar Boulevard, Pacifica.
*Checks for Advance Tickets must be received by June 7th & picked up day of tour at Mildred Owen Concert Hall. Mail to: Pacifica Garden Club, P. O. Box 594, Pacifica, 94044

JULY 2012

July 2-3, 2012 - Gardening Study School
Series 22, Course 1 
Click Here for Registration Flyer

July 26-28, 2012 - Pacific Region Convention.  Host: Alaska State Federation of Garden Clubs Click here for registration form

July 27, 2012 - Time:  9:00 am, Place:  Anaheim United Methodist Church, 1000 S. State College Blvd, Anaheim, CA.  The Orange County Cactus and Succulent Society Summer Sale and Show (formerly at the Fullerton Arboretum) will be held Friday, July 27 and Saturday, July 28 from 9:00 AM to 5:00 PM both days at the Anaheim United Methodist Church, 1000 S. State College Blvd. (just North of Ball Road).  Thousands of cacti, succulents, pottery and more for sale, including vendors with xeriscape plant expertise.  FREE admission and parking.  Please check our website at <www.occss.org> for more details.

AUGUST 2012

August 4, 2012 - 10:00 am 
 Place:: 1552 Bancroft Rd, Walnut Creek, CA 94598
 Brief description::
Bring the whole family out for Fun in the Sun Adventures at The Ruth Bancroft Garden on Saturday, August fourth from 10 a.m to 4 p.m. This is a new event for the Garden filled with fun educational activities and a great way for kids to get active.

August 20-22, 2012 - 8:00 am
 Place:: South Coast Botanic Garden, 26300 Crenshaw Boulevard, Palos Verdes Peninsula, CA
 Brief description::
Instructors: Tina Tuttle, Flower Show Procedure and Horticulture, Coleus & Geraniums; Gina Jogan, Design.
Chairman, Martha Hunt,  floramelrose@gmail.com.  Registrar: Gloria Aminian, 7405 Eliso Court, Bakersfield, CA 93309, e-mail; gaminian@bak.rr.com
 Click Here for flyer

August 30-31, 2012 - Gardening Study School
Series 22, Course 2
Click Here for Registration Flyer
 

SEPTEMBER 2012

September 6-9, 2012 CGCI Fall Board, San Mateo Marriott. Host: CGCI Executive Committee

September 25-29, 2012 - NGC Fall Board Meeting, Little Rock, AK


October 2012

October 6, 2012 - 12:00 pm
 
Place:: 1552 Bancroft Rd, Walnut Creek, CA 94598
 Brief description:: Come enjoy The Ruth Bancroft Garden for a day of fun and games on Saturday, October 6th, from 12-4 p.m. The garden will be decorated for a fun fall occasion, and will be hosting a scarecrow contest for everyone of all ages. Come see the fun that awaits you!

October 12-13, 2012 - Course 1, Gardening Studies School.  Mary Lou Goodwin, Chairman
Click here for the flyer.

October 29, 2012 - 9:00 AM BRIDGE & BAY GARDEN CLUB presents: RENE van REMS - HOLIDAY DESIGNS
Place:: CORONADO COMMUNITY CENTER 1845 STRAND WAY CA 92118.  9:30 TO 10:30 COFFEE AND COOKIES. 10:45 PRESENTATION RENE VAN REMS MAKE CHECK PAYABLE TO BRIDGE & BAY GARDEN CLUB.  SEND CHECK TO LEE MARSOLAIS 1422 THIRD ST, CORONADO, CA 92118-1904 MUST BE POSTMARKED BY SEPT. 1, 2012 $20 PER PERSON. SEATING LIMITED. NO SMOKING. CARPOOLING RECOMMENDED.  Contact Email:: BARBBOOTS@COX.NET  /  Contact Telephone: 619-397-1211

November 2012

December 2012

2013

January 2013

January 7- 9, 2013 Flower Show School, Course II,
Host: So. CA Judges Council  Co-Chairmen: Martha Hunt and Linda Lang

Date TBA - National Garden Clubs, Inc. Winter Executive Committee Meeting.  Florida 

February 2013

February 5 - 7, 2013 - CGCI Winter Board. Auburn Holiday Inn. Host: Golden Foothills District

March 2013

April 2013

June 2013

June 3-7, 2013 CGCI Convention, Crown Plaza Hotel, San Diego
            Chairman: Jane McKee

August 2013

August 12-14, 2013 Flower Show School, Course III,
Host: So. CA Judges Council Co-Chairmen: Martha Hunt and Linda Lang

 

2014

January 2014

August 12-14, 2013 Flower Show School, Course III,
Host: So. CA Judges Council Co-Chairmen: Martha Hunt and Linda Lang

June 2014

June 5-9, 2014 CGCI Convention, Glendale Hilton, Host: San Fernando Valley District

2014 Date TBA CGCI Winter Board. Host: Arboretum District.
Chairman: Shirley Stewart

2015

2015 Date TBA CGCI Convention Host: Golden Foothills District
Co-Chairmen: Myrtle Findley and Joan Craig

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