Calendar - Denver Rose Society Calendar of Events

Mar 8	Monthly Meeting 8:00am The Egg Shell Restaurant 5777 Olde Wadsworth Blvd, Arvada 303-420-7656 Program: National Convention Registration Followed by a tour of: Echter's Lawn and Garden Echxpo 2008
Mar 7, 8 & 9	Echter's Lawn and Garden Echxpo 2008 9170 W. 52nd Avenue (52nd & Garrison) Arvada, CO 303-424-7979 www.echters.com Join the Denver Rose Society at the "Rose Culture" information booth daily, and see the rose pruning demonstration Saturday, March 8 from 4:30 - 5:00pm.

Apr 10	Monthly Meeting *April Meeting moved* to April 12 Symposium**
Apr 12	Denver Rose Society Annual Rose Symposium 9:30am - 1:00pm Denver Botanic Gardens, Gates Hall & Garden Court Symposium Schedule: 9:30am·ARS Spring Convention - Peggy Williams 9:45am·Benefits of Organic Mile-Hi Rose Feed - Royal Franklin 10:15am·Tranquility Garden DVD - Dave Dorsey 10:45am·Break 11:15am·Denver Rose Society Meeting 11:30am·Shrub Roses for the Front Range - Tim Tompkins 12:15pm·Climbers Grow on You - Joan Franson Also available will be Mile-Hi Rose Feed, the Growing Roses In Colorado booklet, memberships, door prizes and more!
Apr 19	"Turning Ribbons Into Roses" Presented by Helen of Herb Crafters Location: Tagawa Gardens Time: 1:00pm - 3:00pm Learn an easy & inexpensive way to make a luscious and colorful rose from ribbon that will last for a long, long time! Ribbon roses are a fun way to decorate your hat, scarf, or the lapel of a favorite jacket. Take away your very own pin from the class. Handout and supplies are included. $7 fee, min. of 10 attendees for class to be held. Please register for this class by calling 303-690-4722 ext. 101 or 100.
Apr 26	Denver Rose Society Annual Rose Pruning Demonstration Time: 9:00am - 1:00pm Jefferson County Detention Center 200 Jefferson County Parkway, Golden (rain date: May 3)
Apr 26	South Suburban Rose Pruning Workshop Time: 8:00am - 12:00pm War Memorial Rose Garden 5804 S. Bemis Street, Littleton details

May 9-10	Annual Plant Sale Denver Botanic Gardens The Denver Rose Society will be selling roses, Mile-Hi Rose Feed, the Growing Roses In Colorado booklet, memberships and more! May 9 - 8am - 6pm May 10 - 8am - 4pm
May 11	Mother's Day A Great Mother's Day Gift - A membership to The Denver Rose Society!
May 15	Monthly Meeting 7:00pm Four Points Sheraton Southeast 6363 East Hampden Avenue, Denver (I-25 & Hampden) Evergreen Room Program: Show Schedule for the Convention presented by Rose Show Chairs: Susan Bishop & Joan Truby 5:00pm - 7:00pm - HAPPY HOUR ALSO! Mile-Hi Rose Feed Sale 6:00pm - 7:00pm Located at NW Corner of Hotel Parking Lot

June 1	Denver Rose Society Old Garden Rose Display 7:30am - 9:00am - Entries Accepted 9:00am - 5:00pm - Open to the Public Denver Botanic Gardens, Gates Hall & Garden Court See many beautiful antique and modern rose varieties at the Old Garden Rose Display & Sale. The exhibit is free with admission to the gardens. The public is invited to bring any type of roses for display between 7:30am and 9:00am. Consulting Rosarians will be available to answer questions and help identify mystery roses. Many varieties of old and modern roses will be for sale along with Mile-Hi Rose Feed. List of Roses available for sale
June 12	Monthly Meeting 6:30pm Garden Tour: Dave Ingram Program: National Convention Review
June 15	Father's Day A Great Father's Day Gift - A membership to The Denver Rose Society!
June 26 to June 30	2008 ARS Spring National Convention & Rose Show Proudly hosted by The Denver Rose Society Four Points Sheraton SE 6363 East Hampden Avenue Denver, CO 80222 www.2008arsdenver.com for details

July 10

Monthly Meeting
7:30pm
Colorado Federation of Garden Clubs
1556 Emerson Street, Denver
Program: Miniature Roses by Susan Bishop

Note: The Garden Club building is nine blocks east of Broadway, between Colfax and 16^th Street . Parking will be available on the street or in a private parking lot two doors south of the Garden Club building and will be accessed through the alley. Parking permits will be provided for members, and must be picked up at the Garden Club building. Doors will open at 7 pm.

Aug
14

Monthly Meeting
7:30pm
Colorado Federation of Garden Clubs
1556 Emerson Street, Denver
Program: The History of Roses by Joan Franson

Note: The Garden Club building is nine blocks east of Broadway, between Colfax and 16^th Street . Parking will be available on the street or in a private parking lot two doors south of the Garden Club building and will be accessed through the alley. Parking permits will be provided for members, and must be picked up at the Garden Club building. Doors will open at 7 pm.

January	February	March
April	May	June
July	August	September
October	November	December

Oct 9	Monthly Meeting 7:30pm Denver Botanic Gardens, Gates Hall Program: Year In Review by Peggy Williams & Dave Dorsey October is the Costume Party. Come dressed as your favorite rose! (Mister Lincoln, Betty Boop or Robin Hood anyone???)
Oct 27	Deadline to sign up for November 1 brunch. Contact Mary Kirby.

Nov 1	Monthly Meeting & Awards Brunch 10:00am - 12:00pm El Jebel Shrine Center 4625 West 50th Avenue Denver, CO Program: Awards and 2009 Officer Installation $15.00 per person brunch cost
Nov 28	ARS Photo contest deadline For details click here

	There are no scheduled activities for December 2008.
	Happy Holidays from The Denver Rose Society.

2008 DRS Calendar