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Meeting Reminder – Tuesday, October 14, 2014 – 6PM

drought tolerantThe next meeting of the Sunnyvale Garden Club is scheduled on Tuesday, October 14, 2014, 6PM at the Sunnyvale Community Center, 417 E. Tripp Road. If anyone needs a ride, please contact Jean Holt at 972-226-1758 or 214-577-7438.

Important Note: Sunnyvale School District will be hosting a parent meeting at the Administrative Building from 6:30 to 8:30 on the same night. We meet at 6, but have been advised that parking might be tight.  Carpooling may be a good idea.

SGC hostesses will provide a meal before the program/meeting starts.

Program:

“Landscaping Design” presented by Judy Fender, Dallas County Master Gardener. Judy’s drought-tolerant landscaping includes over 100 roses, various herbs, perennials, native plants, and water garden and bog plants.

Business:

  • Call to Order, President’s Welcome
  • Inspirational, Pledge of Allegiance
  • Officer and Committee Reports
  • Old and New Business
  • Announcements
  • National Gardener and Lone Start Gardener Report

Reminders:

  • Sharing Life Community Outreach and Christian Care – please bring donations
  • Christmas Luncheon – buy your tickets for Christmas Luncheon (deadline Dec. 1)
  • Christmas Tour of Homes – tickets will be distributed

Submitted by:  Martha Billman – Communications Committee

 


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Coming Soon – 2014 State Fair of Texas

TState fair 2014he 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


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The 12 Days of Christmas at the Dallas Arboretum

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.

Buy Tickets

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 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.


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Summer Symposium/Pot Luck Dinner – 08/12/14

The last symposium for the summer will be Tuesday, August 12th,  at 6:00 p.m. in  the Cafetorium at the old Sunnyvale Elementary School, 416 Tripp.   The program will start with potluck dinner and fellowship at 6:00 p.m.  After the meal, you can start on your craft.  There are lots of glassware left over from the  June symposium, so we will make glass plate flowers and totems again.  Make several for your yard or porch.  They make great gifts too!!  Also, there are some wine bottles that have drilled holes (for lights).  If you want to decorate a wine bottle with colored gems, you can do that, too.

All the supplies you need will be provided, so come,  get creative and bring a friend!!!

Submitted by:  Martha Billman – Communications Committee

 


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Water Solutions Conference – Sat, Aug. 9, 2014

watersmartWould 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


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Summer Symposium/Pot Luck Dinner – July 7, 2014 – 6:00PM

Our next summer symposium and “pot luck dinner” is scheduled for Tuesday, July 8th, 6:00 p.m. at 417 E. Tripp Rd. (the old elementary school).  We will eat before we start our project, so bring one of your favorite dish and a big appetite!

Instead of throwing glass wine bottles in the recycle bin, Rachel will be showing us how to use them to make beautiful accent lamps.  (see attached file).

Please RSVP to Rachel Doyle (rachel.doyle@att.net) if you plan on attending the symposium.  She has to drill a hole in each bottle for the lights and doesn’t want to drill extras if they are not needed.

Don’t miss the opportunity to have some summer fun, eat delicious food, and fellowship with good friends.

 

Submitted by:  Martha Billman, Communications Committee


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New Project!

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!

 

Submitted by Martha Billman, Communications Committee


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Welcome to Sunnyvale Baskets

welcome1The Sunnyvale Garden Club is starting a new community project. We will be providing “Welcome to Sunnyvale” baskets to new residents.  It’s our way of letting them know that they have made the right decision in selecting Sunnyvale as their home!

Any item (s) you can donate to fill the baskets will be very much appreciated. We need baskets, tissue paper, products, items, business cards, plants, ANYTHING!  Invite your friends, neighbors, and relatives to donate. Your name and/or company can be indicated upon your request.

You can drop off your items at 225 East Fork Road or arrange to have them picked up at your location.  You can also bring your donations to the next summer symposium on June 10th.

For questions or to arrange for pickup, please contact:

Jean Holt                      214 577 7438

Madalyn Hernandez   972 226 2467 (leave a message)

 

Submitted by:  Martha Billman, Communications Committee


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Upcoming Covington Nursery & Landscape Activities

Covington’s Nursery & Landscape Company, located just a short drive east in Rowlett,  is offering a variety of cool summer programs and classes for adults and children.    If you are a Neil Sperry fan, you can drop by Covington’s  on Thursday, June 5th, for his book signing.  Need something for the kids to do when school is out?   Covington offers classes for ages 5 to 10 and are just $5.00 per class.  Angela Henderson  has already signed up two of her children for all four classes.

For more information about Covington’s summer 2014 classes and events,   please see their website:

http://www.covingtonnursery.com/

 

Submitted by:  Martha Billman – Communications Committee