Shepard Garden & Art Center: 3330 Mc Kinley Blvd., Sacramento, CA 95818On site contact: Mabel Lotz 916.808.8800 Email: mlotz@cityofsacramento.org Website: www.sgaac.org Website Coordinator: Erica Foster ericafoster00@gmail.comCHAT Newsletter Editor: Laurie Lee 916.442.7137 Email: shepardcenter@gmail.com

May/ June 2015Volume # 74 Issue 3

Subject: Sad newsSacramento Team -With deep sorrow I regret to share that our colleague and friend, Mr. Michael Finan, passed away unexpectedly on February 28, 2015. Michael graduated from William and Mary College and continued his education at Sac State, after which Michael joined SPK in 1991 as a regulator. Over the past 24 years, and most recently in his post as SPK’s Wetland Specialist, Michael happily shared his knowledge about the Regulatory Program and his expertise in wetland science and plants, coaching many other regulators along the way. Michael was recognized as a regional wetlands expert and worked directly with HQ and ERDC on highly technical is-sues. His great personality and sense of humor always made you feel welcome. Michael will be deeply missed by those who had the honor of knowing him.

Michael’s father, sister and two adult sons are in the process of making arrangements. More information will be shared in the days ahead.Regards,COL Mike Farrell Commander and District Engineer

“We found out on Tuesday that Mike Finan passed away last Saturday. He was involved in so many things we’re still trying to notify people who knew him. His family will be having a celebration of life for him sometime this month. All details are in the works.Take care, ChrisChristina Lewis, SacValley CNPS Board MemberWildflower Wonders Native Plant Sale & Celebration CoordinatorElderberry Farms Native Plant Nursery Directoron the American River Parkway at Soil Born FarmseNewsletter Editor SacValleyCNPS.org/cnpschris@gmail.com916 812-2876 cellCalifornia Native Plant Society is a non-profit organization. CNPS has been protecting California’s native flora since 1965.”

I’m sorry to inform you that Mike Finan of CNPS, passed away Saturday February 28th.Because the newsletter had already been sent out when I received the notifcation, I’m enclosing the

emails that were sent for those of you who would like more information.

INFINITY, sogetsu demonstration by Kika Shibata, holder of Sogetsu School’s highest degree (Riji), Vice President of Ikebana Shoka-Kai Society, and Deputy Director of the Sogetsu San Jose-South Bay Branch. Other prestigious appointments include Sogetsu Regional Director of North America and President of Ikebana Teacher Federation.

May 18, 2015, Potluck share table-ready lunch at noon; demonstration at 1:00

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Hello Everyone! I just wanted to thank everyone for their participation in the Spring Sale!! We had a very good turnout with about 1800 customers coming to the event. Thank you to all the visitors, clubs, and vendors that came. Once again your support keeps this special center alive. The booths looked fantastic! Thank you to everyone for covering and draping the tables to make them look beautiful. As everyone noticed we had great food at the event—A big “thank you” to Evan’s Kitchen for catering! (Please stop by and see them soon at their fantastic restaurant.)And also, another big “thank you” to Kristen and Janice for playing guitar for us—That was lovely!

A huge Thank You to all the folks behind the scenes that helped put on the event including Lonnie, Laurie, Therese, Ed, Joann, Dave, Eric and family, Mabel, Chris, Brian and all the clubs that counted for us at the entrance doors. Your efforts made all of this possible.The center’s next big event is the Fall Sale—So remember to please save the weekend of October 3rd & 4th, 2015 so we can all meet up again!

Thanks Folks—Kathy Norton2015 Spring Sale Organization Committee

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May 2-3 Sacramento Cactus and Succulent Show May 9 Sacramento Geranium Show May 16-17 Satsuki-Aikokai Show May 30 Sacto Chrysanthemum

June 6 American Fuchsia Show June 13 SPG Art by Fire Show & Sale June 28 “Taste of East Sacramento” Neighborhood Event

July 11 SG&AC Annual Meeting

July 18-19 Iris Rhizome Sale July 25-26 Sacramento Bromeliad Carnivorous Soc.

September 5-6 Joan Coulat American Begonia Soc. September 12-13 Delta Gesneriad and AfricanViolet Show September 26-27 California Native Plant Sale

October 3-4 SG&AC Fall Sale October 10-11 Camellia City Porcelain Artists

October 17-18 Sacramento Orchid

October 24-25 Capitol City Bonsai

NEW SHOW SPG Art by Fire Show & Sale

November 7-8 Sacramento Chrysanthemum Show November 14-15 Sacramento Center Textile Arts Show November 20-22 Above the Fray

2015 CALENDAR OF EVENTSSHEPARD GARDEN AND ARTS CENTER

3330 McKINLEY BLVD., SACRAMENTO ,CA 95816

Check: sgaac.org for times and details(916) 808-8800

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Clerks - JoEllen ArnoldRefreshments – Jane DickeySet-up & Tear-down – show up on Fri or Sun afternoon

Next MeetingApril 27th

This month’s program on Monday, April 27th is ‘All About the May Show!!’ Available will be the May Show Schedule, Publicity Fliers and Registration Slips. Marilynn Vilas will start by reviewing the Show Sched-ule. She will give a brief talk on how to prepare your show plants. Then, all the Show Chairs will talk about their responsibilities and ask for volunteers. Meeting will be interactive so bring your questions!– Marilynn Vilas

HINTS FOR THE SHOW AND SALE

APRIL PROGRAMHELP THE SHOW BE A SUCCESS!

Sign Up to Volunteer at the April Meeting

May 2nd-3rd

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��������������������������������������������������������Friday, Saturday or Sunday. Schedules and registration forms will be available at the April meeting and on set-up day. If you work on Friday, the club feeds you lunch. Saturday is a club-sponsored lunch and Sunday is a potluck. Lastly, please do not water or apply pesti-cides to your plants the last week before the show. We want dry, nice smelling plants!! Further info: see Keith Taylor or the people listed to the right.

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We need your help at the membership table! Due to a work obligation, I’m relying on volunteers to staff the mem-bership table. You can sign up for a 2-3 hour time period. Please email me at gingermartin@mac.com to sign up.–Ginger Martin

APRIL PROGRAMALL ABOUT THE MAY SHOW!

The May show is fast approaching and we need volunteers to make the event successful. There are plenty of positions available for every activity level and the co-chair seat is still open. Just a few hours of help can go a long way. If you are interested or have questions please contact me. – Keith Taylor

Thorny Issues

SACRAMENTO IRIS SOCIETYANNUAL RHIZOME SALESATURDAYJULY 18-19, 20159:00 AM - 3:00 PMSHEPARD GARDEN & ART CENTERMCKINLEY PARK3330 MCKINLEY PARK BLVD SACRAMENTO 95816

SACRAMENTO CACTUS & SUCCULENT SOCIETY 55TH ANNUAL CACTUS & SUCCULENT SHOWSHEPARD GARDEN & ARTS CENTER 3330 MCKINLEY BLVD SACRAMENTO, CA 95816

*Free Admission* Free Parking* Plant Seminars* Free Plant each day to the 1st 50 GuestsSATURDAY MAY 2ND 9 - 5 PM (PLANT SALE & EXHIBITION) SUNDAY, MAY 3RD 9 - 4 PM www.sacramentocss.org

Clerks - JoEllen ArnoldRefreshments – Jane DickeySet-up & Tear-down – show up on Fri or Sun afternoon

Next MeetingApril 27th

This month’s program on Monday, April 27th is ‘All About the May Show!!’ Available will be the May Show Schedule, Publicity Fliers and Registration Slips. Marilynn Vilas will start by reviewing the Show Sched-ule. She will give a brief talk on how to prepare your show plants. Then, all the Show Chairs will talk about their responsibilities and ask for volunteers. Meeting will be interactive so bring your questions!– Marilynn Vilas

HINTS FOR THE SHOW AND SALE

APRIL PROGRAMHELP THE SHOW BE A SUCCESS!

Sign Up to Volunteer at the April Meeting

May 2nd-3rd

Sacramento Cactus & Succulent Society APRIL 2015 | Volume 56, IV

��������������������������������������������������������Friday, Saturday or Sunday. Schedules and registration forms will be available at the April meeting and on set-up day. If you work on Friday, the club feeds you lunch. Saturday is a club-sponsored lunch and Sunday is a potluck. Lastly, please do not water or apply pesti-cides to your plants the last week before the show. We want dry, nice smelling plants!! Further info: see Keith Taylor or the people listed to the right.

Sales area – Steve GoodmanPlant Hotel – Mike PriceHospitality – Linda Roye����������������������������

We need your help at the membership table! Due to a work obligation, I’m relying on volunteers to staff the mem-bership table. You can sign up for a 2-3 hour time period. Please email me at gingermartin@mac.com to sign up.–Ginger Martin

APRIL PROGRAMALL ABOUT THE MAY SHOW!

The May show is fast approaching and we need volunteers to make the event successful. There are plenty of positions available for every activity level and the co-chair seat is still open. Just a few hours of help can go a long way. If you are interested or have questions please contact me. – Keith Taylor

Thorny Issues

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