Calendar of Events for the various Arizona Bonsai Clubs

CALENDAR OF EVENTS
FOR THE VARIOUS
ARIZONA BONSAI CLUBS & CLASSES

2003 - 2004

This Page Last Updated: August 1, 2004

Phoenix Bonsai Society (1962) events, unless otherwise stated, are held 7:30 p.m. on the First Three Tuesdays of the Month, September through May, at the Valley Garden Center, 1809 N. 15th Ave., one block north of West McDowell Rd. Visitors are always welcome at no charge or obligation.

Various out-of-town / out-of-state events that Phoenix club members may be participating in are marked in this type font and size.

Tucson Bonsai Society (TBS, 1972) meets at 1 p.m. on the Third Sunday of every month at the Tucson Botanical Gardens' Porter Gardens facility, 2150 North Alvernon Way. Contact David Meyer @ (520) 749-4155 or (520) 722-2000.

Bonsai of Scottsdale (2000) activities (below, in this font and color) are held primarily at the Via Linda Senior Center, Rm. 2, 10440 East Via Linda in Scottsdale, half a mile south of Shea Blvd. Unless otherwise stated, all events will be at 1:30 p.m. on the First and Third Saturdays of the Month. Contact Scottsdale President Tom Ballen, TBallen@aol.com / (480) 502-8639 , or Lyn Searfoss, lynsearfoss@cox.net / (480) 905-9238 , for details.

Southern Arizona Bonsai Enthusiasts (SABE, 2001) meet the FIRST SUNDAY of each month, 12:30-4:00 p.m. at The Tucson Botanical Gardens, 2150 North Alvernon Way. For information contact: Doris Cavanaugh, doris.c@worldnet.alt.net / (520) 290-0522 , Pat & Thelma Patterson dezertrats@aol.com / (520) 825-9685 , or Kurt simonsk@pop.mindspring.com / (520) 321-4173.

Selected Advertisements -- often out-of-town -- which might be of interest to members.

	AUGUST 2003 SUMMER
2	SAT Show of Trees and general workshop.
2	SAT EVENING OF CELEBRATION AND APPRECIATION AS WE HONOR MR. AND MRS. BAKER, on Jim's 80th Birthday at 7:00 PM at the Encanto Club House (on 15th Avenue, just north of Encanto Blvd.) - please be sure to wear your PHOENIX BONSAI SOCIETY Logo Shirt. We'll see you at the celebration.
3	SUN SABE Regular Monthly Meeting: Special presentation on pots by Mike Hagedorn, followed by workshop time.
9	SAT Get-together with potluck at Teri and Don Moodie's starting between 6 and 6:30 pm.
16	SAT Happy 89th Birthday, sensei John Naka!
16	SAT History of a Tree Day: pictorial displays and descriptions. All members are invited to prepare a history to share.
16	SAT SABE Open workshop @ Desert Garden Cumberland Presbyterian Church, 11 a.m. to 2:30 p.m. 10851 E. Old Spanish Trail, Tucson. Coordinated by Veda Petrie at (520) 886-2446 or veda27@eathlink.net.
16	SAT Class in Kingman. 6:30 p.m. - 8:30 p.m. Conference Room adjacent to the Del E. Webb Wellness and Rehabilitation Center on the campus of Kingman Regional Medical Center, 1719 Beverly, just northwest of the I-40/Stockton Hill Rd. exit. Special birthday bio of John Naka. General workshop (bring a tree or two). No charge. Contact Robert Baran rjb@phoenixbonsai.com / (928) 565-2283.
17	SUN "Tropical Plants as Indoor Bonsai" by David Meyer at 1:00 p.m., following the mentor period. David will display and talk about several plants ideally suited for indoor culture under bright light, such as bucida spinosa (dwarf black olive), ficus retusa, microcarpa, and nerifolia; Fujian tea (Ehretia buxifolia), and others. In our climate, most of these can be grown outdoors except for cold nights. David will offer one of these plants in a raffle, and a few just received from Florida will be for sale. Workshop period to follow the meeting. Open to the public.
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	SEPTEMBER 2003 SUMMER / AUTUMN
2	TUE NEW CLUB YEAR BEGINS: SHOW OF TREES for Phoenix Bonsai Society, club business, plans for the year. We will be discussing the ideas of a mentoring program - to assist members of all levels with particular types of species and styles at the first couple of meetings in September. Please attend and share your thoughts. We will also be developing local workshops for beginning Bonsai classes to occur on a Saturday, at key times of the calendar - to be beneficial to new, incoming people into the Art of Bonsai. NOTE: all members need to pay their membership dues for the 2003/2004 season at the meetings during Sept. - see Joan McCarter. Also, the new Club Membership Directory (Club Yearbook) will not be published until the end of September. PLEASE send updates for your address, phone # and e-mail address to either Robert Baran or Mike Apostolos so you can correctly be included in the printing. And, we will be asking the membership for approval of the Revised By-Laws and Articles of Organization in our quest for Non-Profit Status in September. Please attend the meetings and get your contact information current so that we can get this important club business information to you. Only Club Members in good standing (current on their membership dues) will be able to vote on these items.
6	SAT Trip to Payson to see Yvette and Pierre Brun's trees. If you would like to carpool,we will be leaving at noon from Via Linda Senior Center, 10440 E. Via Linda. See you!!
7	SUN SABE Regular Monthly Meeting
9	TUE Open Forum - Questions/Answers/Ideas/Thoughts - Workshop. (See also Sept. 2 listing)
16	TUE Silent Auction of Bonsai and Pots from the late Mark Sharples. Last May the Phoenix Bonsai Society lost one of its long time members in the passing of Mark Sharples. Mark was an extremely talented student of bonsai, as well as an accomplished artist in several other media. Mark's family requested that donations to Mark's memory be made to the PHOENIX BONSAI SOCIETY. We are very honored to have been the recipients of this request and wish to thank all of those who contributed. Mark's family also donated all of Mark's collection of bonsai trees and pots to the Club. We felt the best way to share these items with the membership is through a Silent Auction. The funds raised for this event will be combined with the donations received in Mark's memory and then the membership will decide how best to distribute these funds to honor Mark's memory. We hope all of you will support this effort. General Workshop if time allows. (See also Sept. 2 listing)
20	SAT Show of trees and general workshop
20	SAT The Phoenix Bonsai Society will have a display at the Harper's Nursery Fall Show at the East McKellips Nursery location, from 10:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. If you would like to display, contact Joan McCarter or Elsie Andrade or Jim Jeffries. Please have bonsai there by 9:30 a.m.
20	SAT SABE Open workshop @ Desert Garden Cumberland Presbyterian Church, 11 a.m. to 2:30 p.m. 10851 E. Old Spanish Trail, Tucson. Coordinated by Veda Petrie at (520) 886-2446 or veda27@eathlink.net.
20	SAT Class in Kingman. 6:30 p.m. - 8:30 p.m. Conference Room adjacent to the Del E. Webb Wellness and Rehabilitation Center on the campus of Kingman Regional Medical Center, 1719 Beverly, just northwest of the I-40/Stockton Hill Rd. exit. General workshop (bring a tree or two). No charge. Contact Robert Baran rjb@phoenixbonsai.com / (928) 565-2283.
21	SUN "Hey, Joe Stumpf, where are you??" Ficus program by Frank Venturella, plus "Winter is Coming -- Get your trees ready!" by Hector Espinosa. The programs begin at 1:00, following the mentor period (if you don't have one, get one!) Don't forget the raffle (maybe a ficus?) and workshop to follow. Visitors welcome.
27	SAT A DIG -- The general location is on Lake Pleasant Drive - south of Dynamite, on the east side of the road. We will meet at 7:00 a.m. at the McDonalds on Union Hills and 91st Avenue, on the south side of Union Hills. Those who want to grab a quick meal can do so. We'll leave at 7:15 a.m. for the site. We will go north on 91st Ave. to Lake Pleasant Drive and then proceed north on Lake Pleasant Drive. There is a property called "Cactus World" or something similar on the east side of the road. This property is completely fenced. Immediately north of this property, on the east side, there is a road that has 3 large rocks blocking it; but an opening on the right side that we can ease through. Once through this obstacle - there is an opening in the fence on the left - go through there and we will assemble there and define the area - approximately 300 acres. IT IS CRITICAL TO GATHER AT THE SAME TIME AND GET INSTRUCTIONS - The owners of Cactus World do not tolerate trespassers - It is crucial we do not approach anywhere close to their property. There is also a high pressure gas main ruinning through the site - we need to stay 30' away from this in each direction (East/West). There are also some existing trees marked and being boxed - DO NOT TOUCH THESE MARKED PLANTS. Other than that - there is plenty of material. There is Creosote abounding - small, medium and large; there is Desert Sage; Ironwood; some Mesquite and Cacti and large Palo Verde. Digging conditions will be easy to semi-stout. There is a wash that runs north/south through the site - easy digging in soft soil. Out away from this area it is light rocky - not the severity of Globe. Picks, shovels and pry bars would work. You will be able to get vehicles through the site to most areas - but some foot traffic will be encountered. BRING PLENTY OF WATER. You may want to bring something to snack on - not much close by and a lot of really nice material to dig. BRING PLENTY OF WATER. The material is in really good shape - the Creosote are absolutely amazing as to what great shape they are in. REMEMBER - the boundaries are very important - please show up on time, so we can travel to the site together - it isn't far - but the dig parameters are critical. This will be a great native material DIG. Look forward to seeing you there. Contact Mike Apostolos (mpalapostolos@cox.net 602-494-0630) or Jim Jeffries (farwest@gilanet.net 480-893-3569) with any questions.

	OCTOBER 2003 AUTUMN
4	SAT TBA
5	SUN SABE Regular Monthly Meeting
7	TUE SHOW OF TREES, club business, and general workshop.
9 - 26	THU - SUN Club Display @ Arizona State Fair, 19th Avenue & McDowell Road, with Demonstration on last day from 1:00 - 2:00 pm. Members may deliver trees at fairgrounds on Oct. 08 - Contact Elsie Andrade or Penny Schneck for info. Fair and display run through Oct. 26, which day trees must be picked up starting at 4:00 pm.
14	TUE Out of Summer & Into Winter - Care/Trimming for Deciduous Trees: an Interactive Demo by Fred Carpenter. General Workshop.
18	SAT TBA
18	SAT SABE Open workshop @ Desert Garden Cumberland Presbyterian Church, 11 a.m. to 2:30 p.m. 10851 E. Old Spanish Trail, Tucson. Coordinated by Veda Petrie at (520) 886-2446 or veda27@eathlink.net.
18	SAT Class in Kingman. 6:30 p.m. - 8:30 p.m. Conference Room adjacent to the Del E. Webb Wellness and Rehabilitation Center on the campus of Kingman Regional Medical Center, 1719 Beverly, just northwest of the I-40/Stockton Hill Rd. exit. General workshop (bring a tree or two). No charge. Contact Robert Baran rjb@phoenixbonsai.com / (928) 565-2283.
19	SUN "Those Challenging Junipers" by Rod McKenna Johnson. Which species of juniper to choose? Style? How do you trim and pinch for compact growth? What kind of fertilizers, etc., plus a bonus workshop at the home of a mentor. Our annual bonsai "swap & shop" potluck lunch will be held first, starting at 11:00, with lunch to follow, and our meeting beginning at 1:00.
21	TUE Soils Mixtures and Repotting Techniques: an Interactive Demo. General Workshop.
30 - Nov. 2	THU - SUN Golden State Bonsai Federation Convention in Fresno, CA.

	NOVEMBER 2003 AUTUMN
1	SAT TBA
2	SUN SABE Regular Monthly Meeting
4	TUE SHOW OF TREES, club business, and general workshop.
11	TUE Accessory Plants for Displays by Ardie Apostolos. General Workshop.
15	SAT TBA
15	SAT SABE Open workshop @ Desert Garden Cumberland Presbyterian Church, 11 a.m. to 2:30 p.m. 10851 E. Old Spanish Trail, Tucson. Coordinated by Veda Petrie at (520) 886-2446 or veda27@eathlink.net.
15	SAT Bonsai lover Gay Lynn in Tucson is hosting a one day workshop featuring Kathy Shaner. Two sessions, from 8:30 a.m. to 12:00 p.m. and 1:00 p.m. to 4:30 p.m. Bring a tree (or two) for $45 per session or $80 for all day. Observers welcome for $15 per session or $20 all day. Lunch on your own. This event is not sponsored by either Tucson club and all proceeds go to cover expenses. There will also be a small raffle. If you have any questions please feel free to call her at (520) 886-8712 or e-mail, if you prefer, Gaylyn238@aol.com.
15	SAT Class in Kingman. 6:30 p.m. - 8:30 p.m. Conference Room adjacent to the Del E. Webb Wellness and Rehabilitation Center on the campus of Kingman Regional Medical Center, 1719 Beverly, just northwest of the I-40/Stockton Hill Rd. exit. General workshop (bring a tree or two). No charge. Contact Robert Baran rjb@phoenixbonsai.com / (928) 565-2283.
16	SUN "Signs of the Pines" by Frank Venturella and "Recordkeeping for Bonsai" and a bonus workshop at the home of a mentor.
18	TUE Wiring Techniques: an Interactive Demo. General Workshop.
22 - 23	SAT - SUN Ben Oki Workshop / Baker Nursery Annual Show. The Sessions will be at 9:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m. and 1:00 p.m. - 4:00 p.m. on both days. The Bonsai Display will occur from 9:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m. both days. The cost for the workshop is as follows: Worker - $40.00 for the 1st tree; $30.00 for the 2nd tree; and $20.00 for the 3rd tree. Observers will be $20.00 per session. Sign up for the sessions are on a first-come-first-serve basis. All fees must be paid to the Phoenix Bonsai Society by Tuesday at the end of the Club meeting, November 18, 2003. We will be going to dinner with Ben Oki on Saturday night, November 22 after the workshop and display are completed. To reserve a spot for dinner - please sign up no later than Tuesday evening, November 18, 2003. Anyone with questions should contact Ken Jones at (623) 972-3282. Contact Jim Jeffries at (480) 893-3569 or farwest@gilanet.net to sign up; or Doug Acker at (480) 893-9742 or dougacker1@cox.net for more workshop details.
29	SAT There will be another DIG, this one will be in Dewey, AZ (it's on the way to Prescott). -- CANCELLED DUE TO SALE OF PROPERTY. SORRY.

	DECEMBER 2003 WINTER
2	TUE SHOW OF TREES, club business, and general workshop.
6	SAT Accessory Plants by Ardie Apostolos (a repeat presentation for those who missed it the first time around).
7	SUN SABE Regular Monthly Meeting. Annual Election and Holiday Party.
9	TUE Interactive Demo on Basic Tree Shaping, Trimming and Wiring by Ernest Hasan. Bring a tree in and follow the steps along with the demonstration talk. General workshop afterwards.
16	TUE Christmas / Holiday Party Potluck and Gift ($15 range) Exchange at Desert Jade Restaurant, 32nd St & Indian School. Please confirm by December 9 meeting.
20	SAT TBA
21	SUN Annual Business Meeting and Critique by Members. "Let's hear from you." Comments from the audience, here's your chance! How are we doing? How can we improve? What programs do you want or not want, etc.
	HAPPY HOLIDAYS TO ALL !

	JANUARY 2004 WINTER
1	THUR A safe, prosperous and happy new year to all.
3	SAT Bonsai Recordkeeping. Design a record sheet for bonsai and a display tag for our show trees. Digital pictures as records.
4	SUN SABE Regular Monthly Meeting: We will (1) elect officers for 2004; (2) discuss the 2004 Spring Show; (3) have a demo on Prepping Your Tree for a Show; (4) select trees for the Spring Show; (5) have a raffle; and, (6) have workshop time, time allowing. REMEMBER, bring your trees for the show!!!
6	TUE SHOW OF TREES, Club Business, and General Workshop.
13	TUE Demonstration: Bonsai Styling learned from the GSBF Convention by Elsie Andrade.
17	SAT Workshop on Lavendar Star Flower. Each member is going to work on a Lavendar Star. Fairlee Winfield will guide us. The club will provide the trees. This will be a ongoing project. The workshop will begin promptly at 1:30PM. Each participant must bring their own wire, tools and repotting pot if so desired; none of the afore noted items will be provided. Repotting will NOT be part of the workshop. The workshop is limited to 25 people. Since Scottsdale Bonsai is providing the trees, Scottsdale Bonsai Club members will have sign-up preference. A fee of $25 will be charged to non-Scottdale Bonsai Club members. The plants will be in 5 gallon containers. Please register for the workshop with Pat Mitchell at 480-575-5649 or patmitchell2003@yahoo.com.
17	SAT Class in Kingman. 6:30 p.m. - 8:30 p.m. Conference Room adjacent to the Del E. Webb Wellness and Rehabilitation Center on the campus of Kingman Regional Medical Center, 1719 Beverly, just northwest of the I-40/Stockton Hill Rd. exit. General workshop (bring a tree or two). No charge. Contact Robert Baran rjb@phoenixbonsai.com / (928) 565-2283.
18	SUN "Are we all on the same page?" a timely review of bonsai basics by the TBS Mentors: "Selecting the right tree" by Hector Espinosa, "Advantages of buying pre-trained trees" by Bill Mitchell, "Care -- Feeding & Watering" by Rod McKenna-Johnson, and "Record keeping and required tools" by Frank Venturella. Plus a great raffle and workshop to follow -- bring that material. Board meeting at 3:30.
20	TUE Demonstration: Preparing Trees/Pots/Stands for Shows & Displays by Max Miller. General Workshop.
22	THUR GUNG HEY FAT CHOY : A HAPPY AND PROSPEROUS YEAR OF THE MONKEY TO YOU AND YOURS!
24	SAT MINI MATSURI, from 10:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m. at the City of Phoenix Japanese Garden at the Deck Park. The City of Phoenix is sponsoring this event. The Mayor will be there, as well as a contingent of Japanese dignitaries from the City's Sister City - Himeji, Japan. We hope everyone will have the opportunity to come by the 1-day event and enjoy the festival. There will a few vendors and other displays at the Japanese Gardens. The City has given the Phoenix Bonsai Society two tables at which to display. It was deemed the small display should be Bonsai from those Club Members whom have taught others in the Art of Bonsai, as a small way to honor their sharing of time and knowledge.
31 - Feb 1	SAT - SUN Workshop with Ted Matson at the Meyer residence. Morning schedules 8:30-12:30, afternoons 1:30-5:30. Registration deadline Jan. 24, or call David at (520) 749-4155 or 722-2000 for status report.
31	SAT Breakfast Nursery Crawl. 9:00 a.m. - 11:00 a.m. We will meet for breakfast at Mimi's Restaurant on Shea Blvd. off the 101 freeway, and then drive to two nurseries to look for trees.

	FEBRUARY 2004 SPRING
1	SUN SABE Regular Monthly Meeting:
3	TUE SHOW OF TREES, Club Business, and Prepare for Chinese Week Show/Display.
6 - 8	FRI - SUN Chinese Week Show at the Chinese Cultural Center, 44th Street just south of the 202 Freeway. Any Arizona club member is invited to bring a tree or two or three: please contact Events Co-Chairs Ken Jones at (623) 972-3282, or Cheryl Sykora with your counts and sizes. We've got the mats, stands and tree I.D. tags. You say your trees aren't ready yet? Your trees will never look better than when they're on display next to other members' trees! So bring 'em down and hang out with us. Thousands of visitors will be glad you did. (Review our thoughts on displaying.)
7	SAT TBA
10	TUE Demonstration: Multi-panel: Soil Mixtures / Fertilizing & Timing / Watering Guides.
15	SUN "Basic Styling I : The Formal Upright" demonstration by Justin Bergfield using conifer material, lecture by David Meyer. Critique of pre-show bonsai by David, and "Prepping your tree for an exhibition" by Judy Meyer. Bring those trees you think might be suitable for our show at the TBG on Sunday, April 18. Raffle (including demo tree) & workshop to follow.
17	TUE Air Layering / Grafting. General Workshop and Prep for Matsuri.
21	SAT TBA
21	SAT Class in Kingman. 6:30 p.m. - 8:30 p.m. Conference Room adjacent to the Del E. Webb Wellness and Rehabilitation Center on the campus of Kingman Regional Medical Center, 1719 Beverly, just northwest of the I-40/Stockton Hill Rd. exit. General workshop (bring a tree or two). No charge. Contact Robert Baran rjb@phoenixbonsai.com / (928) 565-2283.
28 - 29	SAT - SUN MATSURI, the Phoenix Bonsai Society's Largest Annual Show as part of the Japan Festival @ Heritage Square, 6th and Monroe Streets near downtown Phoenix. Free Admission. Nominal fee parking in the parking garage just to the west. Set up under the large Lath House at 8:00 a.m. on Saturday; take down around 4:30 p.m. on Sunday. Includes at least one demonstration and a raffle of a tree. Again, every Arizona club member is invited to bring a tree or two or three: please contact Events Co-Chairs Ken Jones at (623) 972-3282, or Cheryl Sykora with your counts and sizes. You say your trees still aren't ready yet? Repeat after me: "My trees will never look better than when they're on display next to other members' trees." Bring 'em down and hang out with us. (Review our thoughts on displaying.)
28 - 29	SAT - SUN THIRD ANNUAL SABE SPRING BONSAI SHOW SABE, the Southern Arizona Bonsai Enthusiasts, announces participation in “Fiesta de las Flores,” a celebration of flowers and plants, hosted by The Orchid Society of Southern Arizona. Saturday, 9am-9pm and Sunday, 10am-5pm at the Foothills Mall, Ina at La Cholla. Come see our exhibition of native and traditional bonsai. Demonstrations will provide insight into the development and care of these “living sculptures”. Our members will be on hand to answer questions about this ancient art.
28	SAT Special workshop: "Building your own training pots." Come to Frank's house 1:00-4:00 pm and learn how to construct those really nifty wooden boxes like Frank uses to keep down root temperatures and provide more depth for growing. Call Frank Venturella in advance (520-790-3847) and tell him what sizes you want to build. He'll get material and you can reimburse him. Rod McKenna-Johnson will be helping out with his table saw equipment. If you have simple tools such as screwdrivers, bring them.

	MARCH 2004 SPRING
2	TUE SHOW OF TREES, Club Business, and Show & Display wrap-ups.
6	SAT TBA
6	SAT The Inaugural Gathering of BIG (Bonsai In the Garden) at the home of Fred Carpenter. Fred and his wife Edie will be hosting this first of many such events. This Gathering will be a BRUNCH POT LUCK. Please bring a BRUNCH item to share with everyone. We will also need some beverages and ice (for those who don't like to cook), along with some paper plates, etc. This is a great time to see each others collections and share information in our Art of Bonsai. If you haven't had the pleasure of viewing Fred's Bonsai Collection - you are in for a real treat - be sure to join us.
7	SUN SABE Regular Monthly Meeting:
9	TUE Demonstration: Bonsai 101 -- Bonsai Basics for Beginners. Demonstration: Jin & Shari Techniques -- The Why-Where-How.
12-14	FRI - SUN 3rd Annual Mohave County Home & Garden Show in Kingman. Mini-show of trees by Robert Baran and the Kingman Class with demos.
16	TUE Demonstration: Bonsai: Artistic Values with Basic Principles. General Workshop.
20	SAT Demo on Displaying Bonsai. Organizing for our show at Berridge Nurseries' Art in the Garden (April 24).
20	SAT Class in Kingman. 6:30 p.m. - 8:30 p.m. Conference Room adjacent to the Del E. Webb Wellness and Rehabilitation Center on the campus of Kingman Regional Medical Center, 1719 Beverly, just northwest of the I-40/Stockton Hill Rd. exit. General workshop (bring a tree or two). No charge. Contact Robert Baran rjb@phoenixbonsai.com / (928) 565-2283.
21	SUN "Basic Styling II : The Informal Upright" will be demonstrated by Alex Ellis, with lecture commentary by David, plus other examples of this style. Paul Vasquez will present a second program on "Wiring 101." Another great raffle (including our demo tree) and workshop to follow -- bring those dollars and trees!
18 - 21	THU - SUN California Bonsai Society 47th Anniversary Show *(Note New Date!)* The bus we are chartering is a 49-passenger bus, same size as last year. Remember: this trip is open to all Bonsai enthusiasts across the State - reservations will be accepted on a first come - first serve basis. We hope groups from the Scottsdale Bonsai Club, the Tucson Bonsai Society, the Southern Arizona Bonsai Enthusiasts and the Mohave Bonsai Group will join in this year's excursion to California. Along with visiting various Bonsai Nurseries for material and our stop at Yaeko and Bruce's for one of the most incredible pot selection and buying adventure ever, we will attend the Golden State Bonsai Federation's Annual Show at the Huntington Gardens; try to visit some private collections; and tour the Japanese Garden at the Huntington Gardens. A possible progressive dinner one of the nights, in Old Town Pasadena, promises to be a new adventure in itself. Please e-mail, sign the list at the Club Meetings or contact either Doug Acker or Mike Apostolos mpalapostolos@cox.net to add your name to the list for the California Trip.
28	SUN The Valley Garden Center's Annual Spring Festival and Pancake Breakfast (all you can eat for $5.00) to be held from 8:00 AM - 4:00 PM. Free Admission and parking.

	APRIL 2004 SPRING
3	SAT TBA
4	SUN SABE Regular Monthly Meeting:
6	TUE SHOW OF TREES, Club Business, and General Workshop.
13	TUE Open discussion meeting. (Originally scheduled demo on Mame will be take place at a future date.)
17	SAT Phoenix Graft Demo by Pam Chatfield. If you wish to do a plant, you will need the following items: 1. Driftwood 2. Plant- juniper, pine, wisteria, bougainvillea?, etc. (a whip of a plant) if not understood--call me. 3. Bonsai tools 4. Hammer 5. Flat corner braces--2.5 inches or larger depending on the flat surface of the cut on the bottom of the driftwood piece (which will be wired through the holes of your pot 2 per plant 6. Screws to fit holes of the braces. 7. Pot to fit driftwood and plant. Driftwood will be the determining factor as to size of pot. 8. Bonsai soil 9. Power carving tool, with sander. Drimmel will be super as will be power saw, eye protection, mask if needed , container for water---small for your use to keep moisture on soil. I have purchased for myself grape driftwood, juniper plant. I will have burlap for all the people who do a plant, also I have nails. They are coated paneling nails long enough to go through plant and driftwood. I also have 2 small juniper plants which might work for a smaller piece of wood. If not appropriate, they would also work for a cascade. I purchased at Baker's and they are very nice. Make sure you have wire---#3 and smaller and perhaps even larger than #3 if your plant and driftwood and pot at large= meaning more than 10 inches. Make sure your plant has been watered Friday and is moist when you arrive at the SCenter. Any questions, call me, Pam Chatfield 480-314-4386. This is a fun project and I have only done one plant at a workshop in NY so we will be learning and experimenting together this time and perhaps another time we can have a pro demonstrate . See you Saturday. Plus, we will have bags of grit for sale.
17	SAT Class in Kingman. 6:30 p.m. - 8:30 p.m. Conference Room adjacent to the Del E. Webb Wellness and Rehabilitation Center on the campus of Kingman Regional Medical Center, 1719 Beverly, just northwest of the I-40/Stockton Hill Rd. exit. General workshop (bring a tree or two). No charge. Contact Robert Baran rjb@phoenixbonsai.com / (928) 565-2283.
18	SUN Spring Bonsai Exhibition at the TBG in the patio areas of the Ed building, 11:00 a.m. until 4:00 p.m. Regular meeting at 1:00 indoors, "Basic Styling III : Semi-cascade," demonstration by Bill Mitchell with commentary by David. A second part of the program features Frank Venturella on "Ficus make nice bonsai." You may win the demo tree in our raffle; workshop to follow!
20	TUE Annual "Junk Sale." Bring any trees, pots, tools, books, magazines, etc. that have to do with Bonsai, that you don't want anymore, to the "Junk Sale". There have been many "diamonds in the rough" items in the past from this sale - so be sure to start collecting now for this event. Contact Teri Moodie for any questions.
24	SAT Phoenix and Scottsdale clubs: Berridge Nurseries' Art in the Garden Show & Display. Scottsdale's semi-Annual show. We will display as many trees as we have ready and run a raffle. We need members to man our booth.

	MAY 2004 SPRING / SUMMER
1	SAT B.I.G. (Bonsai In the Garden) 10:00 AM - Hosted by Teri Moodie. As before - this is a Breakfast / Brunch / Lunch Pot Luck - Please bring something to share with everyone. The main dish being presented by Teri is a chili relleno / egg casserole. We hope to see everyone there. The last event was well attended and look forward to seeing everyone this weekend.
1	SAT TBA
1	SAT Special mentor workshop at Hector Espinosa's home (tentative), 8:30 am until 12 noon. Emphasis on natal plum, bougainvillea, other heat-tolerant plants suitable for styling and potting. Notify Hector at 747-5428.
2	SUN SABE Regular Monthly Meeting:
4	TUE Show of Trees; Club Business; and Bonsai Trees for sale by Tracy Matzen (former Club Member). Tracy is reducing his collection and will have approximately 13 - 14 Bonsai Trees for sale; some of which include Chinese Banyan and Fukien Tea, among others. If you're in need of some nice trees - be sure to attend the meeting.
11	TUE BONSAI WORKSHOP - DWARF POMEGRANATE The Club purchased 18, 5 gal Dwarf Pomegranates to style as Bonsai for the Club Members. We will break up into several groups and the mentors will lead the groups in styling the material. Each person will take the trees and style them, complete any work on them and take them home to care for them through the season; we will then pot these trees next fall and use them for sale and raffle trees for our shows next season. This will be a great way to get a tree (temporarily) and learn how to style and train the tree. This event is for everyone - beginner to expert - so bring your tools and wire, etc. to the next 2 meetings. The following meeting, we will work on the 1 gal Dwarf Nana Junipers - though we won't do drastic styling to these until the fall - we will open them up and discuss what to do with them. This is a great opportunity for FREE WORKSHOPS, led by our own Club Mentors.
15	SAT B.I.G. (Bonsai In the Garden) 10:00 AM - Hosted by Nobuyo and George Cole. This promises to be an exciting venue and a look at the Cole's "Secret to Seedling Survival", along with their new home. As usual - this will be a BRUNCH type fare - bring an item to share with everyone. We look forward to seeing everyone there!
15	SAT Preparing your trees for the summer. General workshop.Club business.
16	SUN Regular 1:00 meeting at the TBG: "Basic Styling IV - Slanting" demonstration by Dee Telesco, with commentary by David. A second program will be offered by Hector Espinosa, "Texas Ranger (Sage) as bonsai material." Raffle and workshop to follow -- bring a tree to work on!
18	TUE Details for End of Year Party. Year End Discussion. What To Do This Summer. General Workshop.

	JUNE 2004 SUMMER
5	SAT B.I.G. (Bonsai In the Garden) 10:00 AM - Hosted by Ernest Hasan.
5	SAT TBA
6	SUN SABE Regular Monthly Meeting
6	SUN Special mentor workshop at the home of David & Judy Meyer, 12:00 noon - 4:00 pm. Focus on creating jin & shari using power tools, treating same with lime sulphur. Shaping & potting session for natal plum, bougainvillea, etc. Bring those trees to work on or come and observe. Call David & Judy at the store (520) 722-2000 or at home (520) 749-4155 for reservations.
12	SAT END OF THE SEASON PARTY will be held at: La Madeleine Restaurant at 32nd Street and Camelback Road, beginning at 6:30 PM. We will have a room dedicated to the group. The restaurant is on the north side of the street, west of 32nd Street. Please note that the Phoenix Bonsai Society does not formally meet June through August. Occasional get-together pot-lucks are held at various members' homes to discuss and view trees. If you have not otherwise been informed of those dates -- which are usually not decided upon until late May or early June -- please e-mail the editor if you are a member.
19	SAT TBA
20	SUN Regularly scheduled 1:00 meeting at the TBG: "Basic Styling V - The Cascade," demonstration by Chuck Wheelock, with commentary by David. A second topic will be "Pest Control and Fertilizing" by Rod McKenna-Johnson. Raffle and workshop to follow -- let's see those trees!

	JULY 2004 SUMMER
3	SAT TBA
4	SUN ? SABE Regular Monthly Meeting ?
17	SAT TBA
18	SUN Our meeting at the TBG will begin at 1:00 with "Tropicals as Bonsai Material," demonstration and lecture by David Meyer. Plants such as dwarf black olive, Brazilian raintree, buttonwood & ficus will be used. David will have some plants for sale. Our second program by Paul Vasquez will be "What's New or Different?" and explores such species as elephant tree (bursera), African sumac, creosote, Ironwood as bonsai material. Bring bucks for the raffle (win a black olive!) and a tree for the workshop!
24	SAT SUMMER GATHERING for July at the Wild Thaiger in Phoenix. It is on Central Avenue, just over a block south of Thomas Road, on the east side of the street. We will gather at 6:30 PM and enjoy good friendship, food and fun. There will be more details to follow - stay tuned.

	AUGUST 2004 SUMMER
1	SUN SABE Regular Monthly Meeting
7	SAT TBA
15	SUN Our meeting at the TBG will begin at 1:00 with "Bonsai Soil Mixes, Potting trees, & Watering." This will be a show & tell presentation by our mentors: David, Hector and Paul, with additional input by Frank, Bill and Alex. Samples of soil mix ingredients/products will be displayed. Which plants can you repot in August? Bring your questions for our panel! David will offer a short second program, "Bonsai Containers: practical growing vs. show display." Buy those raffle tickets to help pay the rent, and don't forget our workshop!
21	SAT TBA
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