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This page contains information for the district, state, and national organizations. Note that if there is any change to these schedules, the info here may not be correct. It would be wise to check their websites. (Links are located in the footer of every page.)
CGCI Palomar District Meetings for 2025:
February 17, 2025
Palomar District Winter General Meeting hosted by Fallbrook Garden Club
June, 2025
Palomar District Summer Meeting hosted by TBD
CGCI Floral Design Forum Calendar (Schedule subject to change)
When: 1st Monday, October* thru May. Forum begins at 11:30 a.m.
Where: Rancho Penasquitos Public Library, 13330 Salmon River Road, San Diego, CA 92129
Objectives: To bring the finest floral designers to San Diego County; promote appreciation of floral art forms; develop skills in critiquing floral art; improve individual skills for in home floral decorating; learn skills for flower show exhibition; encourage members to enter flower shows and promote floral arts in the community. The forum is open to anyone interested in floral design.
Fees: Choose $100 for all 8 program season pass or $15 suggested donation each.
Mail: George Speer, 30861 Saddleback Rd, Valley Center, CA 92082. We are now able to process your credit card for any payment.
Questions: Contact Chairman, George Speer
30861 Saddleback Rd, Valley Center, CA 92082-3848
Gspeerjr@aol.com
Reminder, that California Garden Club Inc. members are able to shop at Shinoda Design Center with a pass obtained by your club President. You will have to pay sales tax at the time of purchase. Applications are available at their web site. www.shinodadesigncenter.net/ The San Diego location is closed permanently but the Santa Ana location is open.
October 7, 2024 Kicking off the 32nd season
Alan Nunn, from the UK on his way to South Africa, Robert L. Gordon, AIFD, back from Scotland, Former President of CGCI and the first demonstrator. And me, George Speer, the third “old man” as we stretch the confines of floral design.
*November 4, 2024 - Carvill Veech, Master Judge, well known for her creative designs brings us Imagination. Come and learn how she gets there.
Please, note: location change! Poway Library, 13137 Poway Rd, Poway, CA
December 2, 2024 - Rene van Remes, AIFD, Christmas in Europe and the Nether- lands with the master designer.
January 6, 2025 - Gail Vanderhorst, Judge. She is spreading her wings on her first time on our stage. Be ready for some new experiments and fun.
February 3, 2025 - A NGC Master Flower Show Judge, Dyanna Madro. She brought miniatures last year. This year full size designs “with Love” from the winningest designer at the San Diego Fair.
March 3, 2025 - Barbara Weiller, Master Flower Show Judge. Not only an incredible designer but also a fantastic horticulturist. Watch what she brings to the Table.
April 7, 2025 - Welcome to Debra Warriner from the Ichiro School of Ikebana. Learn some of the changes from other schools and appreciate beauty and elegance of design.
May 5, 2025 - The Grand Finale: “FLOWER POWER” Our most popular Program. Watch as 4 local college student designers race against the clock to complete a Surprise Package design. Then, like a 3 ring circus, they show a “signature design,” a “round robin” and then a “wrap up” design.
2025 Flower Shows
May 2 – 3, 2025
Dos Valles Garden Club Flower Show
May 3 – 4, 2025
Vista Garden Club Flower Show
May 10, 2025
Poway Valley Garden Club Flower Show
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