Thank you for taking the time to read my blog posts, since this is November would like to let you know how thankful I am that you have allowed me into your life this year. I enjoy sharing the things that I love; gardening, landscaping, family and friends and you have been generous in allowing me to have this platform to do just that. Over the past year I have tapped into myself even more and now realize that my creativity extends into writing, which is a huge surprise to me. I really love it!
Thank you to all my friends that have encouraged me in this venture (and I hope you know who you are,…yes you) I would also like to thank the many new friends that I have made over the year, your response has been amazing to me. I appreciate your support and hope that I can support you too – I want you to know that I’m here for you this coming year and… into the future. Happy Thanksgiving!
On to events… As always, I want to remind you to shop local, and get the freshest produce around by heading out to the local Farmer’s Markets in Santa Clarita:
Sundays 8:00am – noon
College of The Canyons Parking Lot
Don’t forget to visit my friend Sarah from Worldwide Exotics – she’ll be back in September, so put her on your list and utilize her expertise!
There is also another great Farmer’s Market:
Thursdays in Old Town Newhall from 3-7pm.
In October the Human Relations Forum for the City of Santa Clarita had it’s official kick-off for A Season of Diversity, a program designed to promote cultural understanding in our community.
A Season of Diversity events began in October and will continue until the end of February 2011. All of the events are free of charge and are offered at locations throughout the City. I am including the events for November here, because I think they are informative and important for our community. In addition to the events they are sponsoring a contest, “What does cultural diversity mean to you?” all students are welcome to participate. Write an essay, create a poster, or submit a video that reflects this year’s theme. Application and additional information can be found at: SCV Human Relations Forum.
Tues – 11/2/10 – All Kinds of Friends 10:30 am Newhall Library – A Season of Diversity Event
Tuesday – 11/2/10 – 1:30 – 3:30 pm
Los Angeles County Arboretum & Botanic Garden (Bamboo Room)
Plant Information
A free class w/Arboretum admission on a variety of plant-related topics, with botanist Frank McDonough
Sat. & Sun 11/6/10 – 11/7/10
Celebrate the art and culture of Japan at Descanso Gardens
Descanso celebrates Japanese arts, crafts and culture with the annual Japanese Garden
Free with Gardens admission: $8 adults, $6 senior/students and $3 children 5-12, 4 and younger enter free.
Descanso Gardens
1418 Descanso Dr.
La Canada Flintridge, CA 91011
(818) 949-7980
Thursdays 11/4/10 & 11/11/10 (11/4 has field trip to Nuccio’s Camellia Nursery)
Los Angeles County Arboretum & Botanic Garden
Garden Talks with Lili Singer
Fall 2010: 8 Thursdays, September 16-November 11
9:30am–Noon / Palm Room
$100 for the series, $20 per class / Reservations or you may pay at the door
Information and registration: 626.821.4623 or [email protected]
Saturday 11/6/10 – 11/7/10 – 9:00am – 4:00 pm
Los Angeles County Arboretum & Botanic Garden
The San Gabriel Valley Cactus & Succulent Society exhibits the splendors of the fall and winter, growing succulents and cacti rarely seen in summer shows. Featured plants will include succulent pelargoniums, wild relatives of the common geranium, and cyphostemma, succulent members of the grape family.
Tues – 11/9/10 – Anime – Pop Culture of Japan 4 pm Valencia Library – A Season of Diversity Event
Sat 11/13/10 – 10:00 – 11:30
Los Angeles County Arboretum & Botanic Garden
Around the World in 127 Acres – Frank McDonough, instructor
Pyromanic Plants A look at the fire ecology and what plants do to survive and thrive in areas that are prone to frequent conflagulations.
$5.00 Members/$7.00 Non-Members
Tues – 11/16/10 – Paper Magic with Origami 4pm Valencia Library – A Season of Diversity Event.
Wed – 11/17/10 – Make a Native American Medicine Wheel 4pm Newhall Library – A Season of Diversity Event
Sat 11/20/10 – 10:00 – 11:30
Los Angeles County Arboretum & Botanic Garden
Around the World in 127 Acres – Frank McDonough, instructor
World Wide Wood Discover the many timber-producng trees from around the world that are in the Arboretum’s collection.
$5.00 Members/$7.00 Non-Members
Thurs – 11/25/10 – seatings at noon – 2 pm
Thanksgiving at Descanso
Patina Catering will serve a bountiful harvest feast of turkey and all the trimmings. All the fun of Thanksgiving with no dishes to wash! There will be two seatings in Van de Kamp Hall.
$45, $37 members. Children 12 and under, $17. Free for children 3 and younger. Reservations required: (818) 790-3663
Descanso Gardens
1418 Descanso Dr.
La Canada Flintridge, CA 91011
(818) 949-7980
Tuesday – 11/23/10 – 6pm
Santa Clarita Valley Green Drinks Meetup
Salt Creek Grill
Towne Center
Valencia, CA 91355
Green Drinks allows for anyone concerned about environmental issues to get together over a drink. Green Drinks events are very simple, informal, unstructured, and self-organizing. We bring together the environmental community and have fun doing it! Please join
Green Drinks MeetUp
Tues – 11/30/10 – Whales and Walruses: Canadian Eskimo Art 6:30 pm Newhall Library – A Season of Diversity Event
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