The Sunnyvale Public Library will celebrate its 50th anniversary with a rededication ceremony at 10 a.m. on Saturday, June 6th.
The event will feature kids activities, food, and information on library and other community services.
It runs from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. at the library, 402 Tower Place.
Submitted by: Martha Billman, Communications Committee
Our first summer symposium, organized by Barbara Kline, is scheduled on Tuesday, June 9th from 6-8pm at the Sunnyvale School Admin Building where our normal meetings are held. This month’s craft will be a cute 4th of July table decoration. All you have to do is add your flowers of choice. Be sure to invite any friends, neighbors, relatives who you think might be interested in joining our wonderful garden club to come and participate!
If possible, a rough estimate of attendees would be helpful, especially if you are bringing guests. EmailBarbara Kline Barbarellak@att.net and let her know if you will definitely attend and if you are bringing friends. This will ensure that there are materials for everyone. As in the past, it’s Pot Luck all the way on the food. Bring your best dish! Casserole, salad or dessert… Hey a bucket of fried chicken would be great!!! Barbara will provide plates, utensils, napkins and beverage. Don’t miss the opportunity to make something pretty with everyone!!!Submitted by: Martha J. Billman, Communications Committee
Our very own member, Doris Padgett, was recently recognized in the Dallas Morning News for her 50 years of service to the Sunnyvale Library. Please take the following link to read the full feature:
Doris has praised the SGC for being instrumental in Sunnyvale getting a library. In 1964 SGC members petitioned Judge Lew Sterrett to establish the Sunnyvale Library, making it the 13th library in Dallas County.
The Sunnyvale Library’s 50th anniversary celebration is scheduled for Saturday, June 6th from 10—2. SGC has been asked to serve cookies, cake and sandwiches in 2 hour shifts. If you would like to participate, please contact Sallyann Nevins at 972-226-1315 or GN@txshowcar.com.
Submitted by: Martha Billman – Communications Committee
Each year, Earth Day — April 22 — marks the anniversary of what many consider the birth of the modern environmental movement in 1970. Larger events such as festivals and rallies are often organized for the weekends before or after April 22. Many communities also observe Earth Week or Earth Month, organizing a series of environmental activities throughout the month of April. For more information about international, national, and local events, please click on one of the following links.
Earth Day Network (an International Movement to protect the plant and secure a sustainable future)
Free Earth Day Classroom Resources
Earth Day Oak Cliff – (Oak Cliff – April 12)
Earth Day Texas 2015 – April 24-25-26 (Dallas Fair Park – free admission)
Submitted by: Martha Billman – Communications Committee
L to R: Georgia Dowdey, Darlene Eberwein, Sallyann Nevins
Dear SGC Member,
If I knew how to make this email open with a round of applause, I would do that right now!
Once again all the products you brought filled the table to running over with a variety of wonderful products in all sizes.
We managed to fill 85 gift bags to capacity! We ran out of gift bags. This was really a successful community outreach and made each recipient so happy.
At Christian Care Center, we had to empty all the bags and remove all the food items as she reminded me they could only give their residents what was approved on the list. We still had plenty of toothbrushes, toothpaste, calendars, lotions, crossword puzzles, shampoos, pens, pencils, bud vase with a red rose, and extra surprises as well. She wrote the name and unit number on each of the quart zip lock bags with the apricot fried pies, saying the resident would receive it on their tray tonight at dinner when someone can help them. The other food items will be given to healthier patients.
It was sad to see so many patients so ill and fragile. Many of the residents were sound asleep as we came to their rooms and left the bag on their table. Nancy Keim took the time to accept a visit with one of the residents and visited for 15 minutes providing that welcome visitor they longed to talk to and enjoy connecting with. Another lady took the valentine out of her bag and held it to her chest, saying, “This is the only valentine I will receive.” The creative, sparkling, hand made valentines were a big success in bringing these residents joy at all 3 locations we delivered to.
Imagine how happy they each were to open and remove all the contents and see the treats! Surely it will make them happy all week! Suzie Duncan at Bakers Rib provided 70 fresh sugar free fried apricot pies that are definitely a great treat to taste and enjoy! Helen Ethridge and her partner at Windsor Florist provided 70 white plastic bud vases with an authentic red silk rose in it that was so genuine that you sniffed it expecting to smell a rose fragrance!
We delivered to a Rehab facility on Town East as well as to Crescent Manor — both in Mesquite and completed the last delivery at 4PM. A lot of people were blessed today and felt the wonder of being loved with these surprise gifts they received at their door!
Thank you for your outstanding and generous support and participation in reaching out to the community as a vital member of the Sunnyvale Garden Club! You make a difference!
Ginny Hale
Sunnyvale Garden Club
Philanthropic Chair
T
he 2014 State Fair of Texas dates are September 26-October 19. This year’s theme is “Deep in the Heart of Texans!”
Don’t miss the opportunity to visit the Fall Garden Show , which includes beautiful landscaping beds designed by more than 40 landscaping firms from across the state along with an outdoor sculpture exhibit.
Visit the Fair’s website at http://www.bigtex.com for more information.
Check out the Texas State Fair Promotions for daily specials and reduced pricing.
Submitted by: Martha Billman – Communications Committee
This holiday season, the Dallas Arboretum and Botanical Garden will unveil a one-of-a-kind, blockbuster Christmas exhibit:
The 12 Days of Christmas
November 16, 2014- January 4, 2015
Reminiscent of the department store window displays of years past, this elaborate Christmas exhibit evokes magical nostalgia. A collection of 12 Victorian gazebos are encased in glass, each filled with moving costumed characters and the festive sounds of the season.
Don’t miss this incredible limited time offer to secure $5 tickets to the illuminated nighttime showings of The 12 Days of Christmas. Early Bird Tickets must be purchased before Sept. 1.
Sundays-Thursdays | November 16-January 4 | 6-10 p.m.
Special Weekend Nights | November 28 & 29 | December 26 & 27 | January 2-4 | 6-10 p.m.
Would you like to gain a better understanding of our current water situation and learn how to become “water smart”? You can learn this and more at the upcoming “Save Your Landscape for Better Days Water Solutions Conference” scheduled on Saturday, August 9th at the Rockwall County Courthouse. For more information and to register, see the form below:
WaterSolutionsConferenceRegForm 080914
Submitted by: Martha Billman, Communications Committee
Enthusiastic food growers and community builders, Valerie Kausen and Gary Heine, have created 34 presentations to show you how growing your own food can change your life. This event is truly for everyone… because growing your own food contributes to improved health and connected community. It’s also an activity for the whole family that builds friendships in your neighborhood as you share each other’s skills and interests.
Register for FREE now at the following link:
https://nf130.isrefer.com/go/foodreg/marjoryw/
WHY ATTEND?
Don’t let anyone else decide what’s in the food you eat! Change your life. Gain access to the information you need RIGHT NOW to optimize your health, connect with nature and those you love. It’s that simple.
Learn how growing your own food helps make your local community There are serious issues to address related to our health, our community and our planet. The answers begin in your backyard–growing your own food reduces toxicity, transportation and pollution, and gives you a trusted, sustainable source of nutrition and increased happiness.
Here are a few of the incredible presenters:
With over 34 total presenters sharing their wealth of knowledge, this invaluable (and FREE) resource is intended for you, whether you live in a city or on a farm!
Better yet, if you register today, you’ll have access to the following FREE GIFTS as soon as you register!
Come listen to the Grow Your Own Food Summit ONLINE for FREE and be inspired from July 7-14, 2014.
Submitted by: Martha Billman – Communications Committee
Can you sew? Do you have new items bought for an occasion that you no longer need (baby items, books, personal items)? If you are interested in donating or working with garden club members on items for the hospital, please call Madalyn Hernandez at 972 226-2467 and leave a message.
Become involved in YOUR world. Take a plant to a friend TODAY!
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