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​      GGGC Calendar of Programs for

2019-2020 
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​All general meetings are held at the
State Bank of the Lakes ​  (unless otherwise noted)
           
 50 Commerce Dr., Grayslake,  Illinois 60030
    Registration: 6:30pm        Meeting: 7:00pm
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   Refreshments and Raffle Prizes at each meeting.
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​      Monday February 24, 2020   General Meeting 
      ( Note Change of Venue)


Program:  "Growing Healthy People/ Grow Well Farms"
Speaker:   Carol Besenjak

Place:       Greenhouse @ CLC Tech Campus adjacent to CLC
                     19525 West Washington St. Grayslake
Time:        Sign-in 6:30pm Speaker@ 7pm

  Cheryl is one of the founders of GWF.  Their mission is to grow healthy people  through providing fresh organic produce, food production and education on nutrition and growing your own food.
Their primary focus is working  with military veterans by introducing then to sustainable agriculture.
We will be touring their new location and learning more about hydroponics.

Monday, March 23, 2020   General Meeting

Program:   "Tips for the Lazy Gardener"

Speaker:  Cindy Tyley
Place: State Bank of the Lakes

Cindy is the owner of Carriage House Design by Cindy Tyley.  She has a certificate in landscape design and is a member of the Western Springs Garden Club.
Discover useful ways to save time, energy and money while gardening. This show and tell demonstrates smart strategies for  both indoor and outdoor gardening throughout the year.

Monday, April 27, 2020      General Meeting
                               (Note Change of Venue)

Program: "Incredible Bats"
Speakers:  Daniel and Sharon Peterson

Place:  Byron Colby Barn in Prairie Crossing
            1561 Jones Point Rd, Grayslake

  Sharon was trained at Bat Conservation International and Dan is a bat naturalist.  This presentation covers the many benefits of this misunderstood and feared creature.   Native and world species will
be discussed. Live bats will be displayed.
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                                           No meeting in May---

​                      Plant Sale May 16th & Dance Recital May 9th
                             May is a busy month for our club.
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     June 13, 2020  Annual Garden Walk and Social
                         
   will take place @ the Kirkham's this year
​             Details TBA

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Saturday July 25th  GGGC presents a
                             Standard Small Flower Show

                  Grayslake Library  100 Library Lane 60030
                            from 1 to 4pm                Free to the Public

 Graylake history display, educational displays, floral design and horticulture.

Other events & Happenings:
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*National Garden Clubs Flower Show is May 14-15th at the
Potowatami Hotel in Milwaukee .

*National Garden Week  June 7-13.....plans to be announced.


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