By Michele Alex
Clothing and jewelry sale
Mandarin Garden Club will host the semi-annual clothing and jewelry sale Aug. 7 and 8, each day from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. at 2892 Loretto Road inside Club House.
Gently used clothing, shoes and accessories for men, women and children will sell for $1, while boutique and jewelry items will be priced separately.
A pop-up plant sale will run concomitantly in the gardens, featuring bargains on plants. Shop early for the best selection, take advantage of the Master Gardener available on premises for answering gardening questions, or just stroll in the garden and enjoy the flower beds and visit the new bridge we just installed.
Great Southeast Pollinator Census
Join us for two days of pollinator education, community fun and citizen science!
Aug. 21 and Aug. 22 from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. at Mandarin Garden Club, 2892 Loretto Road, Jacksonville, Florida 32223, in coordination and partnership with Duval County Extension Service, we will host the Great Southeast Pollinator Census Palooza. You can participate in the Great Southeast Pollinator Census (instructions are given at 9:30 a.m., please dress appropriately since the actual count will be conducted outside); additional educational seminars at 11 a.m., noon and 1 p.m. with topics on bees, birds and butterflies. Bring your curiosity and celebrate pollinators with us, have fun at the garden cafe, vendors and food trucks, pop-up plant sale and face painting.
For more information visit www.mandaringardenclub.com.
Club Craft Fair
Club Craft Fair, on Oct. 24 from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. located at 2892 Loretto Rd, Jacksonville, Fla. There are outdoor 10 x 10 ft spaces available for $40. There will be a variety of crafters, cafe with homemade baked goods, food vendor and a plant sale. If you are interested in participating, please e-mail mgccraftyladies@gmail.com or Joyce Datz at 954-980-0713 or e-mail jdatz@bellsouth.net.
Michele Alex is the Mandarin Garden Club publicist.
