Library Display for National Garden Week

Posted on June 6, 2024 by Chris Austin

Each year, the National Garden Clubs, Inc. sponsors National Garden Week. This year, it takes place from June 2-8, 2024.

In celebration of National Garden Week, The Garden Club at Palm Coast has set up a display at the Flagler County Public Library in Palm Coast. The library generously allows our display to remain for the entire month. Thank you, Flagler County Public Library!

Be sure to stop by and check it out. The display is located on the left side near the front entrance.

Flagler County Public Library – Main Branch
2500 Palm Coast Pkwy NW, Palm Coast, FL 32137

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Honoring Heroes with a Beautiful Wreath

Posted on May 26, 2024 by Chris Austin

This Memorial Day weekend, Garden Club at Palm Coast dedicated members Frank and Marie Fabozzi took the lead in preparing and installing a beautiful wreath at the Florida Federation of Garden Clubs District VI Blue Star Memorial Marker on Bull Dog Drive and S.R. 100.

This special monument, which has stood since its dedication on November 11, 2006, is a tribute to our brave heroes. This year, it received a stunning wreath donated by the talented Susan Howell of Southern City Creations. You might remember Sue as one of the fantastic vendors from our 2024 Spring Festival.

A big shoutout to our member Ellen Werner for picking up the wreath and ensuring it arrived safely. Moments like these make our club unique as we unite to honor and remember those who have served.

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Annual Treasurers in the Attic Sale

Posted on May 22, 2024 by Chris Austin

The Garden Club at Palm Coast held their annual Treasurers in the Attic sale on May 17 and May 18 at a member’s garage this year. The weather looked threatening, but the rain held off and we had a successful sale.

Thank you to all participants who donated their treasurers for the sale.

A special thank you goes out to all who volunteered to help run the sale:
Janet and Vincent Fonseca, our host and hostess,
Sue Bara, Chairperson,
Kathleen Terlizzo, Linda DuLong, Renee Jamison, Nancy Iandoli, Carrie Clark, Sherrie Thompson, Dorothy Himmelstein and Tony Milidantri.

Submitted by Nancy Iandoli

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Arbor Day Memorial Tree Planting

Posted on May 22, 2024 by Chris Austin

The Garden Club at Palm Coast held their annual Memorial Tree Planting ceremony on Friday May 10, 2024, for any Club members who had passed away in the past year. This year it was held at Central Park Town Center (lakefront west of City Hall). A Sycamore tree was planted by The Garden Club at Palm Coast, Inc. and the City of Palm Coast.

The ceremony started with:
Welcome and Opening Statement – Ms. Denise Garcia, Garden Club President 2022-2025.
Flag Salute – Jane Villa-Lobos, Garden Club Distinguished Member
Invocation – Rev. Dr. Jeffrey Beebe, Trinity Presbyterian Church, Palm Coast, Fl.
Speech – Katleen Fuss, Garden Club Arbor Day Chairperson
The deceased members were:
January 17, 2023, Robert du Long
July 13,2023, Lucy Davis
November 14, 2023, Robert Tabit
Personal Remembrances – Family and friends were invited to share their thoughts/memories of the departed
Placement of memorial plaque at the tree – Club President installed plaque at base of the tree
Closing Prayer – Blessing of the tree – Rev. Dr. Beebe
Picture opportunities – at the tree
Light Refreshments – will be available after the Closing Prayer

Submitted by Nancy Iandoli

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19th Annual Arbor Day

Posted on May 22, 2024 by Chris Austin

On May 4, 2024, The Garden Club at Palm Coast hosted their annual booth at the City Arbor Day event held at Town Center, Palm Coast. The City offered free trees in exchange for donations of canned goods. The event featured live music, kids’ games, food vendors, and several other booths, including the popular annual Butterfly Release tent.

The Garden Club at Palm Coast provided free plants for any donation to their Scholarship Fund and distributed flyers about plants and information about the club. A big thank you to the volunteers who assisted Kathleen Fuss, Club Arbor Day Coordinator, in making the day a success!

Submitted by Nancy Iandoli

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