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SUMMARY:Rice Park Summer Planting - all members are encouraged to participate
DESCRIPTION:Be a part of beautifying Saint Paul’s premier park\, a SPGC tradition spanning 99 years. Many hands make light work as we transition the urns and gardens from springtime bulbs to lush summer flowers. If you’re able\, please attend all four plantings and sign up for maintenance once or twice each season. \nWe’ll provide the snacks; you bring your gardening gear\, a stool anda few jugs of water. Cheers to summer! \nHosts: The Rice Park Committee: Kris Rose\, Tina Allison Mary Cullen\, Sheila McCarr\, Christine McGinnis\, Joan Palm\, Missy Pfeiffer\, Deb Venker\, Robyn Wefel \nQuestions: contact Kris 651-246-0201 or Tina 319-899-4196 \nParking: Please consider carpooling. If no on-street metered parking is available\, pull into the park at one of the four corners\, leaving space for others to pass. \nFeel free to flag down or call one of the Rice Park committee members for help pulling in. \nSUG: https://www.signupgenius.com/go/409044BABA72BA0F58-55890778-rice \nDon’t forget to pick a day throughout the year to take your turn doing ‘Weekly Maintenance.’ \nSUG:  https://www.signupgenius.com/go/30E084DABAF23A6F85-rice10
URL:https://saintpaulgardenclub.org/event/rice-park-summer-planting-all-members-are-encouraged-to-participate/
LOCATION:Rice Park\, 109 4th Street W\, Saint Paul\, MN\, 55102\, United States
CATEGORIES:Rice Park Committee
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260520T093000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260520T130000
DTSTAMP:20260530T183230
CREATED:20250821T182556Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260504T150559Z
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SUMMARY:SPGC Membership Meeting
DESCRIPTION:Cargill Auditorium\, 1500 Gortner Avenue\, St. Paul\, MN 55108 \n  \n“Continuous Living Cover” Update on the U of MN Forever Green Initiatives \nSpeaker: Dr. Mitch Hunter\, Director \nMitch will share the latest work of the Forever Green research platform in the College of Food\, Agricultural and Natural Resources Sciences (CFANS). Forever Green leads in developing and improving winter hardy annual and perennial crops that protect soil and water while driving new economic opportunities\, including developing crops that produce airplane fuel. \nTo sign up\, go to https://www.signupgenius.com/go/409044BABA72BA0F58-62912882-spgc/64464690#/
URL:https://saintpaulgardenclub.org/event/spgc-membership-meeting-26/
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260513T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260513T120000
DTSTAMP:20260530T183230
CREATED:20250821T193240Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260419T223046Z
UID:10001167-1778666400-1778673600@saintpaulgardenclub.org
SUMMARY:EVENT HAS BEEN POSTPONED - Foraging for Edible Plants
DESCRIPTION:THIS EVENT HAS BEEN POSTPONED. IT WILL BE RESCHEDULED. MORE TO FOLLOW.\nMaria Wesserle\, founder of Four Seasons Foraging\, will lead us on a plant gathering adventure. \nMore information to follow…
URL:https://saintpaulgardenclub.org/event/foraging-for-edible-plants/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260422T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260422T200000
DTSTAMP:20260530T183230
CREATED:20250512T173610Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250821T183515Z
UID:10001114-1776880800-1776888000@saintpaulgardenclub.org
SUMMARY:SPGC New Member Meeting & Dinner
DESCRIPTION:Meet  at 6:00 pm for a light dinner and a time to socialize and discuss your Provisional year experiences. \nLocation TBD
URL:https://saintpaulgardenclub.org/event/spgc-new-member-meeting-dinner/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260422T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260422T233000
DTSTAMP:20260530T183230
CREATED:20250821T193057Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260406T151642Z
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SUMMARY:Tour of Ramsey/Washington Energy Facility
DESCRIPTION:Garbage from both counties goes to this facility. See the food waste bags removed by robot ey and arm to be placed for composting. Also see recyclables separated from residential waste. \nLocation: 100 Red Rock Road\, Newport\, MN 55055 \nTo sign up and for more information\, go to https://www.signupgenius.com/go/409044BABA72BA0F58-63067903-tour/64464690#/
URL:https://saintpaulgardenclub.org/event/tour-of-ramsey-washington-energy-facility/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260421T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260421T123000
DTSTAMP:20260530T183230
CREATED:20250527T235448Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251212T142224Z
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SUMMARY:Rice Park Spring Planting - all members are encouraged to participate
DESCRIPTION:Ahhh\, spring at last! Kick off the 99th season of SPGC bringing color and joy to Rice Park. Gardening together is fun; the civic pride is infectious and the patisseries will be plentiful thanks to our partner in the park\, the Saint Paul Parks Conservancy. If you’re able\, please attend all four annual plantings and sign up for maintenance once or twice each season. \nBring your gardening gear\, a stool and a few jugs of water. See you there! \nHosts: The Rice Park Committee: Kris Rose\, Tina Allison Mary Cullen\, Sheila McCarr\, Christine\nMcGinnis\, Joan Palm\, Missy Pfeiffer\, Deb Venker\, Robyn Wefel \nQuestions: contact Kris 651-246-0201 or Tina 319-899-4196 \nParking: Please consider carpooling. If no on-street metered parking is available\, pull into the park at one of the four corners\, leaving space for others to pass. \nFeel free to flag down or call one of the Rice Park committee members for help pulling in. \nSUG: https://www.signupgenius.com/go/409044BABA72BA0F58-55888997-rice \nPlease also sign up to spend a couple of hours  in Rice Park throughout the year. \nWeekly Maintenance SUG: \nhttps://www.signupgenius.com/go/30E084DABAF23A6F85-rice10
URL:https://saintpaulgardenclub.org/event/rice-park-spring-planting-all-members-are-encouraged-to-participate/
LOCATION:Rice Park\, 109 4th Street W\, Saint Paul\, MN\, 55102\, United States
CATEGORIES:Rice Park Committee
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260415T093000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260415T130000
DTSTAMP:20260530T183230
CREATED:20260227T153939Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260406T151207Z
UID:10001186-1776245400-1776258000@saintpaulgardenclub.org
SUMMARY:Member meeting - History and Images of Minnesota Crop Art
DESCRIPTION:Speaker: Liz Schreiber\, Artist \nLiz has been making\, teaching and sharing her crop art for over 2 years. She will present the history and technique of this popular State Fair craft\, together with a slide show. The images will highlight the artists who have been educating Minnesotans about our agriculture since 1965. \nLocation: Dodge Nature Center\, 1701 Charlton Street\, West St. Paul\, MN 55118 \nLead Host: Margaret Ford \nHosts: Mary Parenteau\, Betsy Cobb\, Nancy Apfelbacher \nTo sign up and for more information\, go to https://www.signupgenius.com/go/409044BABA72BA0F58-62912882-spgc/64464690#/
URL:https://saintpaulgardenclub.org/event/member-meeting-history-and-images-of-minnesota-crop-art/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260408T093000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260408T120000
DTSTAMP:20260530T183230
CREATED:20250918T211354Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250919T091619Z
UID:10001172-1775640600-1775649600@saintpaulgardenclub.org
SUMMARY:SPGC Board Meeting
DESCRIPTION:9:30 AM Social – coffee / 10:00 AM Meeting. \nLocation: Unity Church – Unitarian\, 733 Portland Avenue\, Saint Paul\, MN 55104. \nHosts: Margaret Ford\, Catherine Nicholson
URL:https://saintpaulgardenclub.org/event/spgc-board-meeting-24/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260401T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260401T150000
DTSTAMP:20260530T183230
CREATED:20250821T192638Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260306T050016Z
UID:10001165-1775044800-1775055600@saintpaulgardenclub.org
SUMMARY:Pop Up Event Workshop Floral Design
DESCRIPTION:Time: 12:00-1:00 PM Lunch / 12:30 PM Workshop. \nCost: $10 for Lunch + $10 for Workshop \nLocation: Birchwood City Hall\, 207 Birchwood Avenue\, Birchwood Village\, MN 55110. \n\n\nThe Kindness Connection PopUp \nOne for You\, One for the Community \n\nJoin us for a unique floral experience where creativity meets connection. In this workshop\, you won’t just learn the art of floral design—you’ll use it to bridge the gap between neighbors or brighten a stranger’s day. This isn’t your typical flower class. We are growing a connection garden where you will create three beautiful arrangements.\n\n\nThe Keepsake: An arrangement designed by you\, for your own home (Easter is on April 5th this year).\nThe Kindness Gifts: Two bouquets to be created specifically to be gifted. Whether it’s for a local police station\, a retirement center\, your favorite barista or restaurant worker\, a neighbor you’ve been meaning to say hello to\, or placed on a  park bench for a stranger\, these blooms are for sharing joy and connection.\n\n\nWE PROVIDE \n\nSeasonal Blooms: A curated selection of fresh\, springlike stems.\nThe Gratitude Station: Specialty note cards and ribbons to personalize your gift with a heartfelt message.\n\n\nTo find out what to bring and to sign up\, go to https://www.signupgenius.com/go/10C084FADAC29A6FAC34-62721673-thekindness/64464690#/
URL:https://saintpaulgardenclub.org/event/pop-up-event-workshop-floral-design/
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20260401
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20260402
DTSTAMP:20260530T183230
CREATED:20250317T195212Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251212T142638Z
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SUMMARY:Reminder...Sign up for Rice Park Weekly Maintenance
DESCRIPTION:Please sign up to help with maintenance once – or better yet – twice a season! It’s easy\, fun\, a great way to connect with fellow SPGC members\, and can spark a renewed sense of civic pride. You can go any day of the week for your volunteer slot. \nWeekly Maintenance SUG: https://www.signupgenius.com/go/30E084DABAF23A6F85-rice10#/ \nWe usually work in pairs. If you don’t have a partner\, no worries. Either someone will sign up to join you or please contact one of our committee members and we’ll be sure you don’t go alone. \nBelow is information about what to do\, where to go AND parking options.  Attached to this sign-up (scroll to the bottom) is also a document you may print to bring with you if that is more helpful. \nDuring the growing season\, and early fall\, you and a partner can expect to spend 1 to 3 hours in the park per week each time you sign up. \n\nTasks include picking up any obvious litter and gardening\, deadheading\, trimming\, and tidying all 10 urns plus the garden spaces along the south side of the park\, which consist of the two corner entrance points and the sun garden that runs alongside the road with the J.J. Hill and Public libraries.\n\n\nSuggested tools to bring are gardening gloves\, clippers\, a trowel\, rake\, broom\, garbage bags\, a stool to reach the urns\, and anything else you usually use at home. If you are able\, please also bring some jugs of water. While the city is contracted to water three times a week\, we sometimes have issues. Our autumn urns will be thirsty especialy when the city’s watering program ends in October. The urns will thank you for your efforts.\n\nIn the chilly months\, your team should typically expect to spend an hour or less in the park per time you sign up. \n\nTasks include picking up any obvious litter and tidying all 10 urns plus casting an eye over the garden spaces along the south side of the park\, which consist of the two corner entrance points and the sun garden that runs alongside the road with the J.J. Hill and Public libraries.\n\n\nSuggested tools include gloves\, clippers\, garbage bags and a stool to reach into the urns. Please bring some water before winter really sets in to help hold the displays upright until they freeze solid. In the winter we do more “zhuzhing” and less gardening\, straightening twigs and clipping broken branches.\n\nWinter\, Spring\, Summer or Fall\, when your shift is complete\, please contact Kris Rose with your observations: Kris.Rose@outlook.com or 651-246-0201 If you see graffiti\, please send a picture and description of the location too. \nLocation: 109 West 4th Street Saint Paul\, MN  55102 – Rice Park is located downtown between the Saint Paul Hotel and the Ordway Theatre. \nParking is available in metered spots on the street around Rice Park\, at the Lawson or other nearby ramps. If you just can’t find a spot it’s okay to pull up into the park area itself. All four corners have curb cuts that allow access to the paved walkways that are wide enough for cars. \nYour help is greatly appreciated! \nSincerely\, \nKris Rose \nSPGC Rice Park Committee Chair \n \n  \n  \n  \n  \n  \n 
URL:https://saintpaulgardenclub.org/event/spgc-rice-park-maintenance-2/2026-04-01/
LOCATION:Rice Park\, 109 4th Street W\, Saint Paul\, MN\, 55102\, United States
CATEGORIES:Rice Park Committee
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260320T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260320T143000
DTSTAMP:20260530T183230
CREATED:20250821T191649Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260129T140118Z
UID:10001164-1774011600-1774017000@saintpaulgardenclub.org
SUMMARY:Greenhouse Tour
DESCRIPTION:See How the Pros Grow/Greenhouse Tour \nGertens Garden Center has opened their production greenhouse for a tour. We will see the burgeoning blooms and inhale the loamy goodness\, a wonderful anticipation of our spring plantings. \nTime: 1 – 2:30 PM \nLocation: Gertens Garden Center\, Dock 9\, 5500 Blaine Ave\, Inver Grove Heights MN 55076 \nHost: Kris Rose 651-246-0201 \nAttire: It’s warm in the greenhouses and can be slippery. Wear layers and clothes toe rubber bottom shoes. Expect to walk about a half mile on the tour. \n\n\nParking: Enter the furthest south entrance off of Upper 55th Street into Gertens and follow signs to Dock 9. If the regular parking spots are full\, they suggest we “park in the field”. See map: Dock 9 is the yellow star. The main retail building is A. For a map of the campus\, go to the link below. \nTo sign up and for more information\, go to https://www.signupgenius.com/go/409044BABA72BA0F58-61858844-afield
URL:https://saintpaulgardenclub.org/event/greenhouse-tour/
LOCATION:gertens garden center\, 5500 Blaine Avenue \, Dock 9\, Inver Grove Heights\, 55076\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260218T093000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260218T130000
DTSTAMP:20260530T183230
CREATED:20250821T181535Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260216T154819Z
UID:10001151-1771407000-1771419600@saintpaulgardenclub.org
SUMMARY:SPGC Membership Meeting
DESCRIPTION:Location:  Holman Field\, 644 Bayfield Street\, Saint Paul\, MN 55107 \nTime:  9:30 AM social / 10:00 AM meeting \n  \nConnect with Friends of the Mississippi River (FMR) \n  \nSpeaker: Whitney Clark\, Executive Director of the FMR has grown the organization from its beginning 25 years ago to the vibrant organization it is today. He will engage with us to learn how FMR protects\, restores\, and enhances the Mississippi River and its watershed in the Twin Cities region. \nFor more information\, go to https://www.signupgenius.com/go/409044BABA72BA0F58-62029661-spgc
URL:https://saintpaulgardenclub.org/event/spgc-membership-meeting-24/
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260211T093000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260211T120000
DTSTAMP:20260530T183230
CREATED:20250821T190845Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260121T155552Z
UID:10001163-1770802200-1770811200@saintpaulgardenclub.org
SUMMARY:SPGC Board Meeting
DESCRIPTION:9:30 AM Social / 10:00 AM Meeting. \n** NOTE change to in-person meeting at Unity Church – Unitarian 733 Portland Ave\, St Paul.
URL:https://saintpaulgardenclub.org/event/spgc-board-meeting-23/
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20260201
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20260202
DTSTAMP:20260530T183230
CREATED:20250317T195212Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251212T142638Z
UID:10001129-1769904000-1769990399@saintpaulgardenclub.org
SUMMARY:Reminder...Sign up for Rice Park Weekly Maintenance
DESCRIPTION:Please sign up to help with maintenance once – or better yet – twice a season! It’s easy\, fun\, a great way to connect with fellow SPGC members\, and can spark a renewed sense of civic pride. You can go any day of the week for your volunteer slot. \nWeekly Maintenance SUG: https://www.signupgenius.com/go/30E084DABAF23A6F85-rice10#/ \nWe usually work in pairs. If you don’t have a partner\, no worries. Either someone will sign up to join you or please contact one of our committee members and we’ll be sure you don’t go alone. \nBelow is information about what to do\, where to go AND parking options.  Attached to this sign-up (scroll to the bottom) is also a document you may print to bring with you if that is more helpful. \nDuring the growing season\, and early fall\, you and a partner can expect to spend 1 to 3 hours in the park per week each time you sign up. \n\nTasks include picking up any obvious litter and gardening\, deadheading\, trimming\, and tidying all 10 urns plus the garden spaces along the south side of the park\, which consist of the two corner entrance points and the sun garden that runs alongside the road with the J.J. Hill and Public libraries.\n\n\nSuggested tools to bring are gardening gloves\, clippers\, a trowel\, rake\, broom\, garbage bags\, a stool to reach the urns\, and anything else you usually use at home. If you are able\, please also bring some jugs of water. While the city is contracted to water three times a week\, we sometimes have issues. Our autumn urns will be thirsty especialy when the city’s watering program ends in October. The urns will thank you for your efforts.\n\nIn the chilly months\, your team should typically expect to spend an hour or less in the park per time you sign up. \n\nTasks include picking up any obvious litter and tidying all 10 urns plus casting an eye over the garden spaces along the south side of the park\, which consist of the two corner entrance points and the sun garden that runs alongside the road with the J.J. Hill and Public libraries.\n\n\nSuggested tools include gloves\, clippers\, garbage bags and a stool to reach into the urns. Please bring some water before winter really sets in to help hold the displays upright until they freeze solid. In the winter we do more “zhuzhing” and less gardening\, straightening twigs and clipping broken branches.\n\nWinter\, Spring\, Summer or Fall\, when your shift is complete\, please contact Kris Rose with your observations: Kris.Rose@outlook.com or 651-246-0201 If you see graffiti\, please send a picture and description of the location too. \nLocation: 109 West 4th Street Saint Paul\, MN  55102 – Rice Park is located downtown between the Saint Paul Hotel and the Ordway Theatre. \nParking is available in metered spots on the street around Rice Park\, at the Lawson or other nearby ramps. If you just can’t find a spot it’s okay to pull up into the park area itself. All four corners have curb cuts that allow access to the paved walkways that are wide enough for cars. \nYour help is greatly appreciated! \nSincerely\, \nKris Rose \nSPGC Rice Park Committee Chair \n \n  \n  \n  \n  \n  \n 
URL:https://saintpaulgardenclub.org/event/spgc-rice-park-maintenance-2/2026-02-01/
LOCATION:Rice Park\, 109 4th Street W\, Saint Paul\, MN\, 55102\, United States
CATEGORIES:Rice Park Committee
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260121T160000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260121T183000
DTSTAMP:20260530T183230
CREATED:20250821T181131Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260109T153401Z
UID:10001150-1769011200-1769020200@saintpaulgardenclub.org
SUMMARY:SPGC Membership Meeting - Optional Social Event
DESCRIPTION:Optional SPGC Social Event\, January 21\, 2026 at 4:00PM \nSPGC Members are invited to attend an optional “Happy Hour” at Ingredients Cafe\, 4725 Hwy 61 N\, White Bear Lake\, from 4:00 – 5:00PM\, on January 21\, 2026.  Sarah Meek\, Zoom meeting host\, will provide complimentary light appetizers (in lieu of centerpieces:)\, with Ingredients offering a cash bar to purchase beverages.  Our speaker\, Michelle Riedel\, plans to attend so it will be a fun chance to chat with her and catch up post holidays. Those interested in staying on for dinner are welcome to RSVP for that separately — Ingredients Cafe is setting aside a large table and will offer their full dinner menu and individual checks to those of us who opt to stay. \nHappy Hour Only\, from 4:00 – 5:00PM:\nHappy Hour & Dinner\, from 4:00 – 6:30PM: \nPlease RSVP by Thursday\, January 15 — thank you! \nFor more information and to sign up\, go to https://www.signupgenius.com/go/409044BABA72BA0F58-61367887-spgc/186958352#/
URL:https://saintpaulgardenclub.org/event/spgc-membership-meeting-23/
LOCATION:Ingredients Cafe\, https://www.ingredientscafe.com/\, 4725 Hwy 61 N\, MN\, 55110\, United States
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260121T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260121T113000
DTSTAMP:20260530T183230
CREATED:20251222T154227Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260121T160218Z
UID:10001185-1768989600-1768995000@saintpaulgardenclub.org
SUMMARY:SPGC Membership Meeting - Zoom meeting
DESCRIPTION:Time:  09:30 AM Central Time (US and Canada) \nJoin Zoom Meeting at\nhttps://us06web.zoom.us/j/9747207958?pwd=H7HQdKbLlz2uNqcYCkNLY2CslUGse1.1&omn=87495065227 \nMeeting ID: 974 720 7958\nPasscode: 019298 \nWinter Seed Sowing & Sharp Beautiful Images \nMichelle Riedel\, SPGC’s own accomplished photography professional\, has prepared a “best of” program\, featuring highlights from three of her stellar programs with many beautiful images and helpful tips: \n–  Winter Sowing Perennial Seeds – Michelle will show how to construct a mini greenhouses made out of gallon milk/water containers\, add soil\, perennial seeds and water\, then tape up and place outside in the winter.   \n\n \n–  Orange Punch — Adding This Adventurous Punch to your Garden:  Michelle will share some of her favorite orange annuals and perennials.\n \n\n–  Photography In Your Garden:  Michelle will share ideas of what to photograph in gardens besides flowers\, selecting the best backgrounds and the rule of thirds. \nFor more information and to sign up\, go to https://www.signupgenius.com/go/409044BABA72BA0F58-61381841-spgc/186958352#/
URL:https://saintpaulgardenclub.org/event/zoom-meeting-winter-seed-sowing-sharp-beautiful-images/
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20251214T160000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20251214T200000
DTSTAMP:20260530T183230
CREATED:20251013T163326Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251013T163326Z
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SUMMARY:Tea Dance
DESCRIPTION:Date:  Sunday\, December 14\, 2025\nTime:  4 pm – 8 pm\nLocation: JX Venue 123 2nd Street N\, Stillwater\, MN 55082\nTickets: $130/adult and $50/youth\nRSVP Deadline: Friday\, November 21\, 2025 (Invitations will be mailed in early November)\n\nCome ready to revisit the JX Venue and enjoy some new amusements with your family and friends! We will be gathering in Stillwater this year. It is a beautiful rivertown. During the holidays the downtown sparkles. Plan extra time to enjoy the holiday lights!\n\nExpect our usual lovely gathering with friends\, family\, food and live music. The dancing trees\, Santa\, the Balloon Man\, and the photo booth will be ready to enjoy along with the ability to purchase a lovely centerpiece!\n\nPre-orders for centerpieces ($50 each) are now available – contact Carol Kolb or Deb Venker to do so. Please see the attached photos for a selection of tea pots that will be included and a sample of the centerpieces.\n\nThis year we are including a few more activities for fun\, including\n\n\nA bourbon room with tasting flights\nCreate snowflakes\nPin the nose on Rudolph\nTry your hand at adding buttons to a snowman\n\nBest of all\, bring the little ones! There will be a swag bag full of activities and crafts for them to enjoy.\n\nNOTE: Invitations will be mailed in early November. We’ll need your help! There will be an invitation assembly event at Debbie’s home on Thursday\, October 30th in the afternoon. Watch for a SignUp Genius!\n\nLet us gather together with friends and family again this year for an evening of fun and support of our many worthy allocation recipients.
URL:https://saintpaulgardenclub.org/event/tea-dance/
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SUMMARY:SPGC Board Meeting
DESCRIPTION:9:30 AM Social – coffee / 10:00 AM Meeting. \nLocation: Gibbs Farm – Red Barn\, 2097 Larpenteur Avenue West\, Saint Paul\, MN
URL:https://saintpaulgardenclub.org/event/spgc-board-meeting-22/
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DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20251202
DTSTAMP:20260530T183230
CREATED:20250317T195212Z
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SUMMARY:Reminder...Sign up for Rice Park Weekly Maintenance
DESCRIPTION:Please sign up to help with maintenance once – or better yet – twice a season! It’s easy\, fun\, a great way to connect with fellow SPGC members\, and can spark a renewed sense of civic pride. You can go any day of the week for your volunteer slot. \nWeekly Maintenance SUG: https://www.signupgenius.com/go/30E084DABAF23A6F85-rice10#/ \nWe usually work in pairs. If you don’t have a partner\, no worries. Either someone will sign up to join you or please contact one of our committee members and we’ll be sure you don’t go alone. \nBelow is information about what to do\, where to go AND parking options.  Attached to this sign-up (scroll to the bottom) is also a document you may print to bring with you if that is more helpful. \nDuring the growing season\, and early fall\, you and a partner can expect to spend 1 to 3 hours in the park per week each time you sign up. \n\nTasks include picking up any obvious litter and gardening\, deadheading\, trimming\, and tidying all 10 urns plus the garden spaces along the south side of the park\, which consist of the two corner entrance points and the sun garden that runs alongside the road with the J.J. Hill and Public libraries.\n\n\nSuggested tools to bring are gardening gloves\, clippers\, a trowel\, rake\, broom\, garbage bags\, a stool to reach the urns\, and anything else you usually use at home. If you are able\, please also bring some jugs of water. While the city is contracted to water three times a week\, we sometimes have issues. Our autumn urns will be thirsty especialy when the city’s watering program ends in October. The urns will thank you for your efforts.\n\nIn the chilly months\, your team should typically expect to spend an hour or less in the park per time you sign up. \n\nTasks include picking up any obvious litter and tidying all 10 urns plus casting an eye over the garden spaces along the south side of the park\, which consist of the two corner entrance points and the sun garden that runs alongside the road with the J.J. Hill and Public libraries.\n\n\nSuggested tools include gloves\, clippers\, garbage bags and a stool to reach into the urns. Please bring some water before winter really sets in to help hold the displays upright until they freeze solid. In the winter we do more “zhuzhing” and less gardening\, straightening twigs and clipping broken branches.\n\nWinter\, Spring\, Summer or Fall\, when your shift is complete\, please contact Kris Rose with your observations: Kris.Rose@outlook.com or 651-246-0201 If you see graffiti\, please send a picture and description of the location too. \nLocation: 109 West 4th Street Saint Paul\, MN  55102 – Rice Park is located downtown between the Saint Paul Hotel and the Ordway Theatre. \nParking is available in metered spots on the street around Rice Park\, at the Lawson or other nearby ramps. If you just can’t find a spot it’s okay to pull up into the park area itself. All four corners have curb cuts that allow access to the paved walkways that are wide enough for cars. \nYour help is greatly appreciated! \nSincerely\, \nKris Rose \nSPGC Rice Park Committee Chair \n \n  \n  \n  \n  \n  \n 
URL:https://saintpaulgardenclub.org/event/spgc-rice-park-maintenance-2/2025-12-01/
LOCATION:Rice Park\, 109 4th Street W\, Saint Paul\, MN\, 55102\, United States
CATEGORIES:Rice Park Committee
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20251130T080000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20251130T170000
DTSTAMP:20260530T183230
CREATED:20251117T162816Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251117T162816Z
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SUMMARY:Allocations Grant Applications Due
DESCRIPTION:Send your application to Tracy Stutz\, stutztm19@gmail.com
URL:https://saintpaulgardenclub.org/event/allocations-grant-applications-due/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20251121T080000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20251121T170000
DTSTAMP:20260530T183230
CREATED:20251117T162718Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251117T162718Z
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SUMMARY:Tea Dance Reservation Deadline
DESCRIPTION:All RSVPs due to Cindy Gehrig\, gehrigca@gmail.com. Payment may be made at a later date.
URL:https://saintpaulgardenclub.org/event/tea-dance-reservation-deadline/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20251120T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20251120T160000
DTSTAMP:20260530T183230
CREATED:20251117T162625Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251118T165855Z
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SUMMARY:Tea Dance Work/Crafting Session
DESCRIPTION:10 am – 4 pm drop in\nDue to Birchwood Hall having no power\, we have changed the location to the Phipps Center for the Arts – River Room in Hudson. (109 Locust Street\, free parking is available in the beach lot on 1st Street across the street from the main entrance).\n  \n  \n 
URL:https://saintpaulgardenclub.org/event/tea-dance-work-crafting-session/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20251119T133000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20251119T150000
DTSTAMP:20260530T183230
CREATED:20251117T163233Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251117T163233Z
UID:10001184-1763559000-1763564400@saintpaulgardenclub.org
SUMMARY:Tour at the Bell Museum opportunity
DESCRIPTION:Fun Opportunity  🍄‍🟫\nSPGC members and friends are welcome to join a tour on Wednesday\, November 19\, at 1:30 pm of the amazing Curious Allies: Exploring Relationships in Fungi\, Parasites\, and Carnivores botanical art exhibit featured at the Bell Museum. The tour\, arranged by the local chapter of the American Society of Botanical Artists\, will be led by two of the internationally renowned artists from Minnesota whose work is featured in the show. The show runs until January 4\, 2026. Museum entrance fee is $15 (or $13 for those 65+). Please let Dana Boyle know if you plan to join the tour danaboyle23@gmail.com. 
URL:https://saintpaulgardenclub.org/event/tour-at-the-bell-museum-opportunity/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20251119T093000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20251119T130000
DTSTAMP:20260530T183230
CREATED:20250821T175012Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251113T001009Z
UID:10001147-1763544600-1763557200@saintpaulgardenclub.org
SUMMARY:SPGC Membership Meeting
DESCRIPTION:North Oaks Golf Club\, 54 East Oaks Road\, North Oaks\, MN 55127 \n  \nFall and Winter Centerpiece Design \nSpeaker: Joan Westby and Madeline Parks \nThe creative team of Joan\, owner\, and Madeline\, general manager\, of Leitner’s Garden Center will demonstrate how to create a fall centerpiece using natural materials for our Thanksgiving tables. Next\, they will magically transform the same centerpiece into a unique natural tablescape for December entertaining. \nFor more information and to sign up\, go to https://www.signupgenius.com/go/409044BABA72BA0F58-59915017-spgc/64464690#/
URL:https://saintpaulgardenclub.org/event/spgc-membership-meeting-22/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20251118T093000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20251118T113000
DTSTAMP:20260530T183230
CREATED:20251010T130755Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251010T130755Z
UID:10001179-1763458200-1763465400@saintpaulgardenclub.org
SUMMARY:Workshop for Divisional Chairs - Flower Show 2027
DESCRIPTION:Birchwood Village Hall\, 207 Birchwood Avenue\, Birchwood\, MN 55110\nHosts: Teresa Moe & Mary Parenteau (co-chairs)
URL:https://saintpaulgardenclub.org/event/workshop-for-divisional-chairs-flower-show-2027/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20251111T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20251111T123000
DTSTAMP:20260530T183230
CREATED:20250527T233139Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250527T234635Z
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SUMMARY:Rice Park Winter Urn Installation - all members are encouraged to participate
DESCRIPTION:Join garden club friends as we transition our park into a winter wonderland. Together we will toast to another successful growing season and SPGC’s 98th year of dedication to our city’s crown jewel\, Rice Park. If you’re able\, please attend all four annual plantings and sign up for maintenance once or twice each season. \nBring your warm clothes\, gardening gear\, a stool and a few jugs of water. \nHosts: The Rice Park Committee: Kris Rose\, Tina Allison Mary Cullen\, Sheila McCarr\, Christine McGinnis\, Joan Palm\, Missy Pfeiffer\, Deb Venker\, Robyn Wefel \nQuestions: contact Kris 651-246-0201 or Tina 319-899-4196 \nParking: Please consider carpooling. If no on-street metered parking is available\, pull into the park  at one of the four corners\, leaving space for others to pass. Feel free to flag down or call one of the Rice Park committee members for help pulling in. \nSUG: https://www.signupgenius.com/go/409044BABA72BA0F58-55888450-rice \nPlease take a week to help keep Rice Park looking its best! \nSUG Weekly Maintenance: https://www.signupgenius.com/go/30E084DABAF23A6F85-rice10
URL:https://saintpaulgardenclub.org/event/rice-park-winter-urn-installation-all-members-are-encouraged-to-participate/
LOCATION:Rice Park\, 109 4th Street W\, Saint Paul\, MN\, 55102\, United States
CATEGORIES:Rice Park Committee
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20251105T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20251105T150000
DTSTAMP:20260530T183230
CREATED:20250821T190250Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250919T092314Z
UID:10001160-1762344000-1762354800@saintpaulgardenclub.org
SUMMARY:Pop-up Workshop Floral Design
DESCRIPTION:Behind the Scenes: Hanging Floral Art.   \nOur wonderful floral design committee offers an opportunity for members to explore the theme: behind the scenes-hanging floral art. \nTime: 12- 1 PM lunch / 1:00-3:00 PM workshop. \nLocation: Birchwood City Hall\, 207 Birchwood Avenue\, Birchwood Village\, MN 55110. \nMore information to follow…
URL:https://saintpaulgardenclub.org/event/pop-up-workshop-floral-design/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20251029T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20251029T150000
DTSTAMP:20260530T183230
CREATED:20250821T185739Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250919T092431Z
UID:10001159-1761742800-1761750000@saintpaulgardenclub.org
SUMMARY:Technology Workshop
DESCRIPTION:Zoom Like a Pro.   \nLocation: Birchwood City Hall\, 207 Birchwood Avenue\, Birchwood Village\, MN 55110. \nMore information to follow…
URL:https://saintpaulgardenclub.org/event/technology-workshop-2/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20251017T093000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20251017T113000
DTSTAMP:20260530T183230
CREATED:20250919T000855Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250919T091317Z
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SUMMARY:Crafting Day for the Tea Dance
DESCRIPTION:We will be creating decorative tea cups for the Tea Dance. \nLocation: Rose Mille\, 215 William St N\, Stillwater\, MN 55082.  Phone: (651)351-0775. \nTo sign up\, contact: Carol Kolb – carolkolb306@gmail.com / (612)720-5114 OR Deb Venker – dvenker@comcast.net / (612)730-5068
URL:https://saintpaulgardenclub.org/event/crafting-day-for-the-tea-dance-3/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20251015T093000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20251015T130000
DTSTAMP:20260530T183230
CREATED:20250821T165411Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250929T201321Z
UID:10001146-1760520600-1760533200@saintpaulgardenclub.org
SUMMARY:SPGC Membership Meeting
DESCRIPTION:Minnesota Landscape Arboretum\, Snyder Auditorium\, 3675 Arboretum Drive\, Chaska\, MN 55318 \nProgram: Speaker Matt Clark\, Arboretum Director of Research\, will share groundbreaking U of MN research on cold climate fruit production and new landscape cultivars. Enjoy learning about the arboretum’s horticulture research center’s new developments while taking in the fall color. \nTo sign up & for more information\, go to https://www.signupgenius.com/go/409044BABA72BA0F58-59039084-spgc
URL:https://saintpaulgardenclub.org/event/spgc-membership-meeting-21/
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