AGC HOLIDAY GARDEN ART & CRAFTS EVENT 2024
This year's holiday event was another great success - thanks to everyone who supported it. Started in 2012, the AGC Holiday Garden Art & Crafts features unique, hand-made craft items created by AGC members, as well as by local vendors. Proceeds benefit local scholarships and other programs.
AGC's Joy of Giving Tree Raffle
The Joy of Giving Tree raffle raises funds to support our local youth scholarship and other local programs. Our thanks to those who purchased tickets and to the local merchants who donated items.
The 2024 winner received valuable certificates and coupons from over 30 local business, including restaurants, eateries, nurseries, salon services, and other businesses. Note: There was over $2,000 worth of gift certificates and coupons with this year's tree!
The donating merchants for the 2024 Joy of Giving Tree raffle: Arlington Hardware, Krystal Klean Window Cleaning, Grocery Outlet, The Shop/Tire Pros, Gleneagle Country Club (golf), Regal Cinemas, Northwest Queens (honey), Stilly Athletic Club, Out on a Limb (tree service), Elegant Nails, Magic Sheers, Inspire Hair Salon, Trio Salon, Meg’s Garden’s, Sunnyside Nursery, The Co-Op, Stilly Athletic Club (SAC), Christianson’s Nursery, Flowers By George, Save the Day Floral, Conway Tavern, Jersey Mikes, Kafe Neo/Woodfire, Suda Thai, Silvana Meats, Del Fox Meats, Gleneagle Restaurant, Stilly Diner, Moe’s, Paraiso Mexican Restaurant, Playa Bonita Restaurant, Vintage Orchid Coffee
"Don't miss this holiday event. It's one of the best! Fresh wreaths and swags, unique holiday decorations, handmade knitted scarves and sewn items, local honey, wooden bowls, metal sculptures, baked items and tasty treats, and many other hand-crafted items."
AGC Holiday Art and Crafts event attendee
Garden Tips for July
Enjoy this helpful column by AGC member and gardener extraordinaire Kian. Her monthly article is popular with AGC members and others!