Daily Archives: June 4, 2022


Saturday, June 11, 1:00 pm – 3:00 pm – Rose Memories

The Rhode Island Rose Society’s 23rd Rose Show will take place Saturday, June 11 at Shepherd of the Valley United Methodist Church, 604 Seven Mile Road, Hope, Rhode Island. The free public viewing will be open from 1 – 3, with award presentations between 3 – 4. If you are interested in entering your roses, you are welcome to come early between 7-930AM
and we will assist you with your entries. Members of the public who wish to “attend” one of our virtual meetings prior to joining
may request to get a link to an upcoming Zoom meeting by writing to the society email HERE


Saturday, June 11, 10:00 am – 4:00 pm – The 28th Northampton Garden Tour

The 28th Northampton Garden Tour on June 11 from 10 – 4 is a fundraiser by the Friends of Forbes Library, Inc. All proceeds go to Forbes Library for books, equipment, and programs.

Reserve tour tickets online at https://forbeslibrary.org/friends/events/garden-tour/ through Wednesday, June 8, for pick up at Forbes Library the week of the tour only on Thursday, June 9 from 4-8 pm, Friday, June 10 and Saturday, beginning at 9:30 am

Buy tour tickets in advance $20, available May 9 – June 10 at Bay State Perennial Farm (Whately), Cooper’s Corner, State Street Fruit Store, Gardener’s Supply Company/Hadley, Wanczyk’s Nursery and Forbes Library.

On Saturday, June 11th, tour day, tickets are $25 and available ONLY at Forbes Library from 9:30 am – 1:00 pm.

Visit the Garden Tour raffle website for detail about our prizes!

Buy your raffle tickets at Forbes Library in advance and at garden #2 on tour day. $5 for 2 tickets, $10 for 5 tickets, $20 for 12 tickets.