Martha Washington Garden Club

 Washington, Pennsylvania 15301

 Organized in 1926

Federated on February 20, 1934

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2009 Calendar of Events

February 17, 2009   12:30PM

Citizens Library:

55 South College St.

Washington, PA  15301

 

Gems of Hawaii

 

Kathy Wells Orr, MWGC Member and Jim Orr photographer will share the images from their Feb. 2008 trip to Kauii, the Garden Island of Hawaii, featuring the National Tropical Botanical Garden.

 

 

March 17, 2009   12:30PM

Citizens Library

55 South College Street

Washington, PA  15301 

 

Water: More Precious than Diamonds

 

Julie Sigler, Specialist, WCCD Watershed Association will tell us how our group can have positive impact on the health of our environment.

 

Member are asked to bring items for Washington Women’s Shelter

 

 

April 14, 2009   12:30PM

Note date change:  2nd Tuesday

Citizens Library

55 South College Street

Washington, PA  15301

 

Homes for Hope

 

Laura Vincenti, Executive Director, Habitat for Humanity, will talk to us about being more involved in this project.

 

We will have a Membership Seed Exchange.

Any extra seeds will be donated to Habitat for Humanity Landscaping Project.  

 

 

 

Martha Washington Garden Club

Presents

 

Tuika’s Polynesian Island Show

and Luau Luncheon

 

This Special Event is a fundraiser.  We are attempting to raise enough money for a new rod iron fence for the LeMoyne House Gardens. The gardens are our longest running continuous project.

 

For more info on how you can to part of this special event:   Call Colleen Interval     724-229-7236

 

May 19, 2009   10:30AM

 

First Lutheran Church: 

North Franklin and West Walnut Streets

Washington, PA  15301

 

Diamond Design Demonstration

Color, Cut and Clarity

 

Barbara Eckstein, GCFP Flower Show Judge,  will demonstrate the principals of a Reflective Design.  Each member participating is asked to bring 2 examples of reflective material. Member will have an opportunity to practice these principles. Participating member should bring a container and plant materials.

Come learn something new for our 2009 Flower Show!

 

Lunch at Noon by MWGC Board

Business Meeting at 1:00PM

June 16, 2009   12:00PM

 

George Washington Hotel

South Main Street

Washington, PA  15301 

 

Diamond Jubilee Luncheon

 

To celebrate our 75th Anniversary, We will be honoring our past presidents and long time members.

 

Eleanor Wilson MWGC member and prize winning Rose Horticulturist will share some of her the secrets for growing beautiful roses.

 

 

July 21, 2009   Noon

 

South Franklin Township Pavilion: 

Old Plank Road, off Rt. 18 South Washington, PA  15301

 

Annual Picnic & Auction

 

Picnic:  Members bring covered dish and guest,  Tableware and beverage provided.

Brown Bag Auction:  Bring something you would buy. Grace Mitchell will act as auctioneer with Peggy Condon as her capable assistant.

 

 

 

 

 

August 18, 2009   12:30PM

 

Citizens Library

55 South College Street

Washington, PA  15301

 

Jewels with Wings

 

Tom Contreras, Assistant Professor of biology at W&J College, will share information on the Audubon Bird Count and Banding programs in our local area. 

 

September 15, 2009   12:30PM

Citizens Library

55 South College Street

Washington, PA  15301

 

Perennials Make Gardens Sparkle

 

Greg Friday, Owner of Friday’s Perennials will show slides and share tip on growing perennials in Southwestern Pennsylvania.

 

 

 

October 20, 2009   12:30PM

Citizens Library

55 South College Street

Washington, PA  15301 

 

African Violets: Tiny Jewels

 

Georgine Albrecht, Master Gardener Phipps Conservatory Program Specialist will show slides and provide handouts and cutting of these gem-like plants.

 

 

 

 

 

November 17, 2009   12:00 PM

Annual Luncheon

at Jeremiah’s  

 

Holiday Bling

 

James Moore, International Award Winning designer and owner Moore’s Floral Unique, will dazzle us with Holiday Designs. Some lucky member will be able to take home some of James’ fabulous designs.

 

 

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