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This week in the garden – vol 33

Wednesday, November 17th Cottage Garden Care Team 10-12

All members are needed for this team effort to maintain our cottage garden.  If you can’t make it on Wednesdays, consider committing 30 minutes per month to working in the garden.  If you have questions or need more information, text Pam 770-314-9541

Thursday, November 18th Decorating Cottage for Christmas, 1:30-3:30pm

Tis the Season . . . come decorate the Cottage for Christmas! Please join us November 18th from 1:30 - 3:30 to make our Cottage sparkle for the holidays. All hands needed as we enjoy one another’s company in creating beautiful decor with Christmas music and treats. Text or email Joy to help. pen6@bellsouth.net or 770-653-9649.

 Tuesday, December 14th Holiday Party at Norcross Cultural Arts Center, 6:30pm

Here is the link to the Holiday Party Evite invitation:  Please RSVP using the invitation link.

Chicken dinner catered by Bleu House. Cost is $20 and includes 2 raffle tickets. Payment deadline is December 1st. You can use PayPal or mail a check by 11/24/21 to Sue Wyatt, NGC, PO Box 576, Norcross GA  30091. Or leave your check at the cottage in the Treasurer’s folder, located in the hanging file on the wall near the restroom.

Extra Raffle Tickets:

If you bring a food donation for the Neighborhood Co-op, you will receive 2 extra raffle tickets.

Garden Therapy will be collecting for the Neighborhood Coop:

  • Peanut butter or pasta sauce in plastic jars
  • Mixed canned vegetables
  • Plastic grocery bags

Christmas Sweater Contest

All are invited to participate; the judges will choose one winner for each category

  • Prettiest
  • Traditional
  • Most Unique (No Christmas Sweater is ugly)

Volunteers Needed: Please contact the chairperson of each area to volunteer.

  • Sign-in and Sweater Contest (Trudy Rudert)
  • Servers (Jenny Allen)
  • Drinks (Nancy O’Reilly)
  • Cleanup (Saundy Kittle)

Dolores Stewart is donating raffle items.

Membership Dues Reminder

Dues are $60 per member. Two household members may hold membership for a single payment of $70. Payment of dues is required by the December meeting.

  • Checks can be mailed to Norcross Garden Club, PO Box 576, Norcross GA 30091 or dropped off at the cottage. Leave check in the Treasurer’s folder, located in the hanging file on the wall near the restroom.
  • PayPal payment option:  PayPal link from our website:  http://norcrossgardenclub.orgLook under “Contact Us.”
  • Please notify Debbie Boyd by December 1st, if you are not renewing your membership. Questions about membership or renewal payments, please contact Debbie, Debbie.boyd@comcast.

Vermicomposting Bins

Norcross Earth Team member, Susan Bell and her daughter, are participating in a unique fundraising activity.  Susan’s daughter and two classmates are selling worm composting kits to raise money for an educational trip to Key Largo to learn about coral reefs and other ecosystems.  Please read the attached for more information. A great gift idea for a family member, friend, or yourself!