Blackridge Garden Club 2018-2019 Program
SATURDAY, OCTOBER 13, 2018 8:30 AM, BCA
EJ's ARMY FALL CLEANUP
Rain Date: Saturday, October 20
The falling leaves may be lovely, but the litter liberally thrown along Beulah Road and the BCA is not! Calling on all volunteers to join EJ's Army to donate an hour of time to clean up.
Environmental Chair EJ Foster reminds volunteers to wear appropriate work shoes, and to dress for the weather. Orange cones, heavy work gloves, safety vests, and plastic garbage bags will be provided.
Please call EJ at 412-241-5955 to let her know if you can help so we can have a count for coffee and pastries. Thank you!
UPDATE: Thank you to Penny Bossick, MJ Shaw, Kathy Powers, Peg Parsons, Denny Bossick, Todd Hoover, Alan Livengood, Jeanette Trauth, Paul Gamrat, and Anne Messner, who joined EJ in this long-standing semi-yearly service project. Photos of the event may be found here.
WEDNESDAY, OCTOBER 17, 2018
7:00 PM, BCA
TREE TALK
7:00 PM, BCA
TREE TALK
UPDATE: Thank you to the members, neighbors, and friends who helped with and attended the lecture. Congrats to MJ Shaw on her raffle win. Photos of "Tree Talk" may be viewed here.
RELATED LINKS:
Bartlett Tree Experts
Borough of Churchill Tree Committee handout
RELATED LINKS:
Bartlett Tree Experts
Borough of Churchill Tree Committee handout
WEDNESDAY, NOVEMBER 7, 2018
7:00 PM, PENN HILLS LAWN & GARDEN
POT YOUR OWN SEASONAL ARRANGEMENT
Please contact Nancy Del Presto at [email protected] or 412-247-4129 to save your seat at the Contain Yourself potting table! Call also for a ride or to arrange a carpool.
7:00 PM, PENN HILLS LAWN & GARDEN
POT YOUR OWN SEASONAL ARRANGEMENT
Please contact Nancy Del Presto at [email protected] or 412-247-4129 to save your seat at the Contain Yourself potting table! Call also for a ride or to arrange a carpool.
THURSDAY, NOVEMBER 29, 2018
11:30 AM, EASTRIDGE LIBRARY
CHRISTMAS TREE TRIMMING
Please contact Nancy Del Presto at [email protected] or 412-247-4129 for information or if you'd like to help with this service project.
MONDAY, DECEMBER 3, 2018
11:30 AM, BCA
TEA FOR TWO:
GARDENS OF ENGLAND
Please bring a friend!
11:30 am: Christmas cookies and punch
12:15 pm: finger sandwiches and tea
Wear your favorite hat, if you dare!
What goes great with a cup of hot tea on an early winter day? Maybe a slideshow on the gardens of England, along with holiday tea, light fare, Christmas cookies, and the chance to offer holiday wishes to your BGC friends. Please contact Ceil Greber at [email protected] or 412-247-5828 if you are able to join us or if you need a ride.
11:30 AM, BCA
TEA FOR TWO:
GARDENS OF ENGLAND
Please bring a friend!
11:30 am: Christmas cookies and punch
12:15 pm: finger sandwiches and tea
Wear your favorite hat, if you dare!
What goes great with a cup of hot tea on an early winter day? Maybe a slideshow on the gardens of England, along with holiday tea, light fare, Christmas cookies, and the chance to offer holiday wishes to your BGC friends. Please contact Ceil Greber at [email protected] or 412-247-5828 if you are able to join us or if you need a ride.
Log into our FB page to relive the excitement of our live broadcast of the drawing, but for those of you in a hurry, here is a recap of our winners: Carl Rothenberger, Golf; Bob Feyes, Garden; Anne Unger, shop; Helen De Stefano, Dine. CONGRATS!! Also, THANK YOU to the 165 households who supported us by purchasing tix, making donations, or both! If you'd still like to support our Bloomin' Corners benefit, please send your donation to Judy Diorio, BGC treasurer.
TUESDAY, APRIL 2, 2019
10:00, MEET AT BCA
FIELD TRIP: NATIONAL AVIARY
We will carpool to the aviary from the BCA. We'll have a private tour and lunch, Please contact Nancy Del Presto at 412-247-4129 or [email protected] if you would like to attend or for more information.
10:00, MEET AT BCA
FIELD TRIP: NATIONAL AVIARY
We will carpool to the aviary from the BCA. We'll have a private tour and lunch, Please contact Nancy Del Presto at 412-247-4129 or [email protected] if you would like to attend or for more information.
SATURDAY, APRIL 6, 2019
8:30 AM, BCA
EJ's ARMY SPRING CLEANUP
Rain Date: Saturday, May 6, 2019
Join EJ Foster and company as we tidy up around the BCA building and the Beulah Road approach. EJ reminds volunteers to wear appropriate work shoes, and to dress for the weather. Orange cones, heavy work gloves, safety vests, and plastic garbage bags will be provided. Please call EJ at 412-241-5955 to let her know if you can help, so we can have a count for coffee and pastries. Thank you!
8:30 AM, BCA
EJ's ARMY SPRING CLEANUP
Rain Date: Saturday, May 6, 2019
Join EJ Foster and company as we tidy up around the BCA building and the Beulah Road approach. EJ reminds volunteers to wear appropriate work shoes, and to dress for the weather. Orange cones, heavy work gloves, safety vests, and plastic garbage bags will be provided. Please call EJ at 412-241-5955 to let her know if you can help, so we can have a count for coffee and pastries. Thank you!
29 April 2019: Churchill Borough Earth Day Service Project
"Great American Cleanup"
Volunteers, including those from the BGC, collected 25 bags of trash from 6 sites in Churchill. Thank you for your help! Photos may be found here.
"Great American Cleanup"
Volunteers, including those from the BGC, collected 25 bags of trash from 6 sites in Churchill. Thank you for your help! Photos may be found here.
PLEASE NOTE DATE CHANGE:
WEDNESDAY, MAY 15, 2019
6:30 PM, BCA
ANNUAL, NOT-TO-BE-MISSED, PLANT AUCTION
Auctioneer Ceil Greber will be collecting plant donations at the BCA starting at 5:00 pm, or you may arrange to drop off contributions to Ceil (412-247-5728) in advance of the date. Any and all contributions are needed and are very much appreciated. Please identify plant material and indicate special cultural needs such as sun or shade.
Bring your friends and, of course, donations from your garden. Come with cash, or a check if you prefer to keep a running tally of your purchases.
WEDNESDAY, MAY 15, 2019
6:30 PM, BCA
ANNUAL, NOT-TO-BE-MISSED, PLANT AUCTION
Auctioneer Ceil Greber will be collecting plant donations at the BCA starting at 5:00 pm, or you may arrange to drop off contributions to Ceil (412-247-5728) in advance of the date. Any and all contributions are needed and are very much appreciated. Please identify plant material and indicate special cultural needs such as sun or shade.
Bring your friends and, of course, donations from your garden. Come with cash, or a check if you prefer to keep a running tally of your purchases.
TUESDAY,JUNE 4, 2019
11:30 AM, LONGUE VUE CLUB
END OF YEAR LUNCHEON
Photos of this event may be found here.
11:30 AM, LONGUE VUE CLUB
END OF YEAR LUNCHEON
Photos of this event may be found here.
Congratulations to our Blackridge Garden Tour 2019 Prize Winners
Raffle
Whirligig & square birdhouse: Charlie Palmiter
Wreath: David Kissell
Bird art & conical birdhouse: Eileen Milcic
Planter: April Kline
Passport
Joseph Modaffari
Cheryl Tragard
Zann Brownold
Debbie Bowers
Ken Urgolites
Photos from the tour may be found here. If you have photos to share, please let us know! Thanks!
Raffle
Whirligig & square birdhouse: Charlie Palmiter
Wreath: David Kissell
Bird art & conical birdhouse: Eileen Milcic
Planter: April Kline
Passport
Joseph Modaffari
Cheryl Tragard
Zann Brownold
Debbie Bowers
Ken Urgolites
Photos from the tour may be found here. If you have photos to share, please let us know! Thanks!
