This Week in the Garden – Vol 156
Tuesday, October 21st Evening Meeting–Norcross Community Center
“Embracing the New Perennial Movement in the South” presented by Sarah Carter, Goizueta Gardens Horticulturist
6:00 pm Business Meeting and refreshments-We will start promptly at 6 PM so that we have ample time for our speaker’s presentation beginning at 7PM. Light refreshments and beverages will be served.
What to bring to the meeting?
- Grocery store plastic bags for Neighborhood Cooperative Ministry
- Pull tabs for Ronald McDonald House
- Cash for door prize raffle, which supports our Scholarship Fund
PLEASE RSVP if you are attending this exciting and informative presentation. Follow the instructions in the email from “Norcross Garden Club” to register. Or click this link to register:
https://mailchi.mp/07abb1f884db/norcrossgardenclub10-21-25
This meeting is open to the public and is a FREE event. Please spread the word to your neighbors and friends.
Save the Dates!
November Day Meeting-Tuesday, November 11th, 10AM-12PM at the Cottage.
Mary Buck, Bird Photographer and Book author “Wings Over Duluth”
SAVE THE DATE, Tuesday, December 9th Our Christmas Holiday Celebration at the Cottage.
We are changing it up this year! There will be a Christmas Luncheon and a Christmas Dinner. Members will have a choice to attend a Luncheon or a Dinner or both! Details and cost will follow soon. Please contact Leanne Penman (770.715.4901) if you would like to be on the planning committee!
Dogwood District’s Wreath Fundraiser
Three River Wreaths-order between October 15th and December 1st. The details are at the end of the newsletter. Trudy Rudert is a co-chair for this fundraiser. Give her a call if you have any questions. 770.446.1428. Leave a voicemail if she is not available.
Blue Star Memorial Marker Dedication Ceremony in Sandy Springs, November 11, 2025
Hospitality Committee
Leanne Penman and Cathy Nelmes have stepped up to organize hospitality teams for our monthly meetings. If you have not volunteered yet to assist at a future meeting, please see Leanne at the October meeting or send her a text message (770.715.4901).
Meals on Wheels Flower Arrangements
We are getting closer to our goal of 200 bottles/vases. Kathy Sumner will have an update at our October meeting. Tentatively planning for a November date to assemble the flower arrangements.
Enchanted Forest Event Sunday, November 2nd at Johnson Dean Forest in Norcross
This family-friendly activity has been a popular event for several years and is enjoyed by kids of all ages. Storytelling will be led by Linda Demaris, a former club member and local Norcross resident. Linda has appeared in several LionHeart Theater productions. She may be bringing some fairy helpers with her! Let us know if you or a friend wants to create a fairy door to be placed in the forest. Contact Leanne Penman (770.715.4901) or Kathy Sumner (678.357.8684)
Vacant chairperson positions-Please contact Kathy Sumner (678.357.8684) if you have an interest or have questions.
Please consider donating your time and talents to help in one or more of these areas. If two or more volunteer for each of these areas, our club will continue to grow and flourish.
Cottage Committee organizes periodic workdays to clean up the interior of the cottage. Identify any maintenance issues.
Cottage Rental-monitor email box for rental inquiries. Respond to prospective renters. Show the space and give information about the contract and pricing. Meet the client to open the cottage on rental day and also to lock up after the rental is completed. This will be a committee so tasks can be shared.
Garden Therapy-Betsy Hixson has volunteered to help with dropping off bags to the Neighborhood Co-op.
Publicity-write short articles about our activities for the Dogwood District and other garden club-related publications. Help with posting events or general club info on Facebook and other social media.
Ways and Means-brainstorm ideas for fundraising for big projects, like replacing the stairs. Help research grants that might be available for projects.
Norcross Events (See https://www.norcrossga.net/) for details and more info and the event calendar: https://www.norcrossga.net/calendar.aspx?CID=22#changeDateMonthDropDown
LionHeart Theatre: https://lionhearttheatre.org/. See website for upcoming performances, times and ticket information. Performances have been selling out! Reserve early if you see something you like!
The Norcross Gallery and Studios are open Thursday-Saturday 11am-4:00pm to view works and exhibits by local artists. https://norcrossgalleryandstudios.org/
Peachtree Corners Events and Town Center Events Schedule-https://peachtreecornersga.gov/DocumentCenter/View/561/Full-2023-Event-Calendar-PDF?bidId=
The Forum https://theforumpeachtree.com/
