Of interest to members:  - General events and gatherings for your information

 June 27-29: Newport, RI, Flower Show, at Rosecliff, hosted by the Preservation Society of Newport County.  Theme: Explore! Botanical Passions.  For more information, www.NewportFlowerShow.org; 401-847-1000

August 19:  The Village Garden Club of Dennis presents "The World of Astrology," a small, informal flower show at the Josiah Dennis Manse, Nobscusset Road, Dennis, MA.  10:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m.  Admission Free.

October 16 and 17: National Garden Club President, Barbara May to be guest at "Jewels of Autumn" on October 16 and 17, 2008 in Sturbridge, Massachusetts, hosted by the New England Region of the Garden Club Federation of Mass.  Details in the May/June issue of the Mayflower.  More information coming soon.

November 5 and 6:  The Fall conference of the Garden Club Federation of Massachusetts, details to follow.