August was so hot that we did not hold our Gardening with Friends' events.  Two are planned for September, one the 7th and the 21st.  The time has been moved to 6:00 pm - 7:30 pm so we will have daylight to plant.  Mike Short has indicated that he has some special plantings that the Friends can do at these two events. Come join us. Bring hand gardening tools, gloves and a kneeler.  There will be refreshments afterwards.
 
Nearly 100 people attended the stargazing on August 15th. It was so satisfying to see people of all ages show up.  The Apple Valley Astronomy Club members were fabulous starguides who answered questions and insured that everyone had a look at planets, novas and various constellations.  
 
Our next Friends' meeting is Wednesday, Sept 30th from 4:00- 6:00 in the downstairs room at the Wenatchee Public Library on Douglas St. We are encouraging people who want to work on one or more projects to join us at these meetings. You can volunteer for general projects or work on merely one of the projects that appeals to you.  In November, we will be creating our project list for 2010.
 

 

Those of you who attended the August meeting, please be sure to get your completed list of skills and talents, the Assessment sheet, back to me by Sept. 15th.  See form at the end of the newsletter.
 
We are making good progress selling 2010 raffle tickets for the Fourth of July catered dinner for 10 and a private viewing of the fireworks.  It was such a success last year that we know many people will want to buy a chance for the 2010 special occasion.  This year the monies from the raffle will go toward the safety lights for the garden.

 

Bonnie Orr

Ohme Gardens Friends' Society President
 

 

 

 

 

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