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June 11, 2010
Sturgis - Blue Star Dedication

Sturgis Garden Club, Blue Star Memorial Dedication, Friday, June 11 at 11:00AM.  Location U.S. 12 & N. Centreville Rd.  For details, contact 269-651-8424

 


July 16, 2010
Grand Rapids - Garden Tours

Kent Garden Club of Grand Rapids presents an exciting concept in garden tours this summer. The tours feature one garden on four consecutive Fridays. The goal is to encourage families to be more interactive with the world outside and to nurture children’s interest in nature by introducing them to the fascinating world of gardening.  Tour dates: July 16, 23, 30 and August 6

Weekly themes are:

  • Slugs n’ Bugs n’ Thugs: learn about pests in the garden
  • Busy Bees, Birds, and Butterflies: encourage beneficial insects and animals
  • Eat Your Veggies: steps in planting a vegetable garden and edible plants
  • A Fairy Tale Tea Party: a tea party using herbs and edible flowers

 These tours are free to children who are accompanied by an adult. Adult tickets are $5 and up to three children are allowed. For information and tickets call Gabi Blacklidge at 616-866-4143.


July 26, 2010
Holland - Flower Show

Holland Garden Club presents "Life Around the Great Lakes," a Standard Flower Show.  July 26-31. Ottowa County Fairgrounds, 1272 Ottowa Beach Road, Holland, MI. Contact: Rose M. Albers, 616-335-3934.


July 31, 2010
Farmington - Garden Walk

The Farmington Garden Club's garden walk "The Flowers Of Summer" will be held on Saturday, July 31, 2010 from 10:00 a.m. to 4 p.m. Tickets are $10.00 and may be purchased the day of the walk at the Governor Warner Mansion, 33805 Grand River Avenue, just west of Farmington Road in Farmington. For more information call Betti Pool 248-442-2742. 



August 12, 2010
South Haven - Flower Show

1:00-5:00pm, Flower Show by the South Haven Garden Club. Location: Liberty Hyde Bailey Museum, 903 S. Bailey. Free admission.  Information: 312-953-4587.


September 8, 2010
State Finance/Board 2010 Fall Mtg-Lansing

September 8, 1:00pm, Finance Meeting - Lansing, (time subject to change)

September 9, 10:00, State Board Meeting - Lansing, Coffee served at 9:30am  

Location: Plymouth Congregational Church, Lansing.


September 10, 2010
Dearborn-Flower Show

September 10 and 11, 2010 - “Celebrate with Flowers,” a Standard Flower Show by the Garden Club of Dearborn, the Garden City Garden Club, the Dearborn Heights Garden Club and the Military Hills Garden Club. Noon to 5 p.m. Friday, September 10, and 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Saturday, September 11, 2010 at the First Presbyterian Church of Dearborn, 600 North Brady, Dearborn, MI 48124. Open to the public and free of charge. For further information, contact Chair Betty King, 313-562-5175; Helen Kane, 313-381-8540, or Mary Dietrich, 313-565-9589.


September 11, 2010
Grand Ledge - Blue Star Dedication

3:00 PM - Blue Star Memorial Marker Dedication - Sponsored by the Grand Ledge Garden Club.  More info to follow.


September 14, 2010
2010 - MAA Judges Meeting

September14 - Michigan Association of Accredited Judges Meeting has been scheduled.  Claudia Bates, Master Flower Show Judge and NGC FSS Design Instructor, from Gainsville, Florida will be ur guest designer for the fall meeting at the Sheraton Detroit Novi Hotel, Novi, MI. 


September 23, 2010
2010 NGC Board Meeting

Scheduled for Great Falls, Montana, September 23-26


September 24, 2010
Saline - Flower Arranging Lessons

 Sept. 24 and Oct. 8, 2010: Beginner Flower Arranging Lessons. District IIA will  offer Beginner Flower Arranging lessons on two Fridays, Sept 24 and Oct. 8th  at 10:00AM-2:00PM  Classes will be held at the  Saline District Library, 555 North Maple Road, Saline.  The cost is $35.00 which includes instruction, manual, and all supplies to make 4 fresh flower arrangements.  Contact Mary Pulick at 734-665-4703 or marypulick@gmail.com for more information.


September 28, 2010
District VI 2010 Fall Meeting
"Pumpkins and Spice and Everything Nice"
Hosted by: Yard & Garden Club of Flint
Location:  Genesys Conference Center, 805 Health Park Blvd., Grand Blanc, MI

 


September 30, 2010
District V 2010 Fall Meeting

The Friendly Garden Club of Traverse City will host "Autumn Collage" along with a Small Standard Flower Show "Itty Bitty Autumn".   Registration 9-10AM.  Location:  Hagerty Center on the Bay, NMC Great Lakes Campus, Traverse City.   Registrar:  Patricia Jean 231-275-3242 
 


October 4, 2010
2010 Central Region Annual Meeting

Central Region's 78th Annual Meeting, "Mother Nature's Follies", will be on October 4-6, 2010 at the Osthoff Resort, Elkhart Lake, Wisconsin. Make your room reservations directly to the Osthoff Resort 800-876-3399 or www.osthoff.com  - Reservations should be in before Sept. 15, 2010 for the meeting and rooms.


October 5, 2010
Cheboygan - Craft & Luncheon

Seedums Garden Club of Cheboygan presents"Autumn Patchwork", a soup and salad luncheon Oct. 5, 11:00-2:00 at the Eagles, 626 N.Main St.  Garden theme crafts and demonstrations will take place---contact Joanne Welihan for tickets, $10.00
 

 


October 8, 2010
Charlevoix - Fall Bulb Sale

 Charlevoix Area Garden Club's Fall Bulb Sale at Charlevoix's Applefest:  October 8-10, at East Park (Bridge Street at Marina in downtown Charlevoix).  Admission is FREE! Unique bulbs from Holland, garden supplies  as well as our own Garden Hand Soap.  Contact Joyce Reznick  joyreznick@aol.com - call 231-547-0680.


October 12, 2010
Environmental School - Course II

October 12-13, Course II - To be held at the Amigo Centre, 26455 Banker Street Rd. Sturgis. Sponsored by District III, Colon Garden Club.  Registrar: Pat Hjertos, 269-496-4815.   More information to follow.


October 14, 2010
District III 2010 Fall Meeting

Thursday, October 14, hosted by Seedlings GC and Rose & Thistle GC, celebrating the 150th Anniversary of WKKellogg's birth. Held at St. Ann Catholic Church, 12648 East D Ave., Augusta. Contacts: Pam Dewey, 269-671-5211, usrprd@tds.net or Carol Beckius, 269-372-6950, cbeckius@chartermi.net.


October 18, 2010
District IV 2010 Fall Meeting

 District IV Fall President's Meeting - Rockford.  Details to follow


October 19, 2010
District I 2010 Fall Meeting

Meeting location & detailed information to follow.


October 20, 2010
District IIB 2010 Fall Meeting

Please save the date of Wednesday, October 20, 2010 and plan to attend the District IIB Fall Meeting, to be held at the Eagle Eye Golf & Banquet Facility, hosted by the Meridian Garden Club.  For more information contact Madeline Masterson at 517-349-1738 madmasterson@sbcglobal.net or Kathy Denisi at 517-339-2527 denisil1225@yahoo.com

 


November 3, 2010
State Finance/Board 2010 winter Mtg-Lansing

November 3, 1:00pm, Finance Meeting - Lansing, (time subject to change)

November 4, 10:00, State Board Meeting - Lansing, Coffee served at 9:30am  

Location: Plymouth Congregational Church, Lansing.


November 19, 2010
Grand Rapids - Wreath Sale

Kent Garden Club wreath sale Friday, November 19 and Saturday, November 20 at Breton Village Mall in Grand Rapids from 10 a.m. to 6:00 p.m. Freshly cut, Michigan grown, Fraser fir, hand-made wreaths,  18 and 24 inch sizes. Handmade bows and decorations will be available at the sale.  Pre-orders, call 616-443-2077 or visit www.kentgardenclub.org  or eveandweb@gmail.com  for order forms. Sizes for pre-ordered wreaths are 18, 24, 36 and 48 inch.Place your order no later than November 7 and pick the wreaths up on the days of the sale at Breton Village Mall.  Wreath photos available at www.kengardenclub.org
 


December 3, 2010
Kalamazoo - Greens and Gifts Sale

Kalamazoo Garden Council's Holiday Greens Sale. Kalamazoo Expo Center & Fairground, Room E, 2900 Lake St., Kalamazoo. Friday, Dec. 3, 9-7PM, Saturday, Dec. 4, 9-5PM. Fresh wreaths, roping,centerpieces, gifts, custom designs, workshops and more. Free admission.  Contact: Mary VanTassel 269-375-1708

 

 


December 4, 2010
Cadillac - Holiday Home Tour

Saturday, December 4, 2010, 11:00 am to 4:00 pm
Cadillac Garden Club presents their annual Holiday Home  Tour.  $10.00 advance tickets, $15.00 day of tour.
Contact 231-510-9047 for ticket purchase.
 


April 6, 2011
State Finance/Board 2011 Spring Mtg-Lansing

April 6, 1:00pm, Finance Meeting - Lansing, (time subject to change)

April 7, 10:00, State Board Meeting - Lansing, Coffee served at 9:30am  

Location: Plymouth Congregational Church, Lansing.


April 14, 2011
District I 2011 Spring Meeting

Meeting location & detailed information to follow.


May 3, 2011
Environmental School - Course III

May 3-4, Course III - To be held at the Amigo Centre, 26455 Banker Street Rd. Sturgis. Sponsored by District III, Colon Garden Club.  Registrar: Pat Hjertos, 269-496-4815.   More information to follow.


May 7, 2011
South Lyon-Plant Exchange

South Lyon Perennial Exchange.(rain or shine)
Bring your potted plants to McHattie Park on Dorothy Street from 9-11am.  Enjoy a hot drink and share garden ideas and plants. Sponsored by Four Seasons Garden Club.  248-437-0154 for info.


May 10, 2011
District V 2011 Spring Meeting

More information to follow.


May 12, 2011
District III 2011 Spring Meeting

District III Spring Meeting, Thursday, May 12, 2011 Hosted by Western Hills Garden Club, Zion Lutheran Church, Kalamazoo


May 17, 2011
District IIB 2011 Spring Meeting

More information to follow.


May 27, 2011
2011 NGC Convention

To be held in Washington, D.C., May 27-29 (Installation year) 


June 9, 2011
2011 MGC Convention

June 9-11  Host: District VI, Location: The H Hotel, 111 W Main St., Midland.


September 20, 2011
2011 - NGC Fall Brd Mtg

To be held in St. Louis, MO September 20-26.  More information to follow


September 27, 2011
District VI 2011 Fall Meeting

Host Club: Evergreen Garden Club. Midland. More information to follow.


October 4, 2011
2011 - Central Region

Michigan to host Central Region Meeting. Tentatively scheduled for October 2-4.  More information to follow.


October 11, 2011
Environmental School - Course IV

October 11-12, Course IV - To be held at the Amigo Centre, 26455 Banker Street Rd. Sturgis. Sponsored by District III, Colon Garden Club.  Registrar: Pat Hjertos, 269-496-4815.   More information to follow.


October 13, 2011
District III 2011 Fall Meeting

Save this date ... more information to follow


May 16, 2012
2012 NGC Convention

To be held in Buffalo, New York, May 16-19, 2012  


September 25, 2012
2012 NGC Fall Board Meeting

 Scheduled for Little Rock, Arkansas, September 25-29


May 24, 2013
2013 NGC Convention

 To be held in Seattle, Washington, May 24-26, 2013 (Installation Year)