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Jefferson City, Missouri

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2021 Programs and Activities

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The 2021 yearbooks were distributed in December. You can also access the listing of meetings, programs, activities, and committees by clicking the image at the left or clicking this link.
See also the​ "Calendar Tab" above and the "Upcoming Events" column on the right.
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2020 Scholarship Winners

     The 2020  Bittersweet Garden Club Scholarship recipients are:
  • Kennedy Frank - Osage R-2 H.S.; will attend University of Missouri-Columbia​
  • Tance R. Lachcik - Helias Catholic H.S., will attend Central Methodist University
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​Contact Us to learn more about Bittersweet Garden Club.

Upcoming Events

May Bittersweet Meeting

 Thursday, May 20

Location: Center for Soy Innovation · 734 S Country Club Dr
Social: 6:00 PM · Meeting: 6:30 PM
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Program: “Garden Tour Preparation”
Presenter:  Linda Block and Ronda Thompson
Linda and Ronda, co-chairs for the Bittersweet Garden Tour, will conduct an informational meeting regarding the 21st Annual Bittersweet Garden Tour. Signs, tickets and flyers will be distributed.
Inspirational Minute: Cathy Hall
Host: Gail Cummins
Co-Hosts: Cass Bates, Cathy Hall, Sandy Hiatte, Kathy Kolb, Kathy Laur, Marcia Reed, Rosella Reinkemeyer, Pat Roberts, Susan Stork

Linn, Missouri

 Friday, May 21
       We will visit the Commercial Turf and Grounds facility and greenhouse at State Technical College of Missouri. We'll lunch at the Chop House and then tour Healing Horses. Afterward, you may choose to do a bit of shopping at Countryside Garden.

Share-Your-Garden Tour

 Sunday, May 23
       We will tour five gardens of our own Bittersweet Garden Club members including: Cathy Hall, Linda Bledsoe, Kris Leech, Kathy Kolb, and Jacqueline Huhman. We'll have refreshments at Jacqueline's home. This is a fun day and a time to gather ideas and visit in a leisurely way.

Final details will be shared via email.

June Bittersweet Meeting

Thursday, June 24 (change from regular week)

Garden Preview Tour -- Members only
Tour: 6:00 p.m.
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Program: “Garden Preview Tour”
Presenter:  Linda Block and Ronda Thompson
Linda and Ronda, co-chairs for the Bittersweet Garden Tour, will lead members and homeowners on a preview tour of the gardens featured on the 21st Annual Bittersweet Garden Tour.

Host: Mari-Anne Antweiller
Co-Hosts: Karen Basel, Sharon Burnett, Brenda Hancock, Sheri Holland, Ann Lane, Linda Oligschlaeger

21st Annual Bittersweet Garden Tour

Sunday, June 27 

Tour: 12:00 to 4:00 p.m.
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This public tour of five gardens is Bittersweet's primary fundraising activity. Proceeds help fund scholarships offered to area students. Members assist homeowners in their gardens and are available the day of the tour to meet the public and answer questions.
Bittersweet Garden Club - Jefferson City, Missouri