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Tag: Wreath Auction

  • Friday, December 3, 7:00 pm – 12:00 midnight – 2nd Annual Festival of Wreaths Gala

    Holiday time is gala time, and local volunteers and supporters of The Wellness Community-Massachusetts South Shore (http://www.thewellnesscommunitymass.org), provider of emotional support programs free of charge to people affected by cancer, are holding the organization’s second annual Festival of Wreaths fundraiser December 3 at Pembroke Country Club, 94 West Elm Street in Pembroke.

    The Festival of Wreaths will be an evening of dinner, dancing and live and silent auctions revolving around a festive holiday wreath theme. Joyce Kulhawik, longtime WBZ-TV entertainment reporter and cancer cause supporter, is the event’s honorary chair. Parking is free. Tickets can be purchased and information about sponsorships may be obtained by contacting TWC-MSS at 781-829-4823 or info@thewellnesscommunitymass.org.  Pictured below, of course, is a Garden Club of the Back Bay holiday wreath.

  • Tuesday December 1 – Wednesday, December 2, 9:00 am – Greens Market Workshops

    Learn how to design extraordinary decorative wreaths and holiday accents, and at the same time, support the Rotch-Jones-Duff House & Garden Museum’s holiday fund raising efforts, by crafting items for its Wreath Auction and Greens Market. Workshops will be held in the Coachman’s House. All materials supplied. No fee. Come either Tuesday, December 1 beginning at 9 am, or Wednesday, December 2 at 9 am, or both days if you are willing!

    Located in historic New Bedford, Massachusetts on a full city block of gardens, this national landmark was built for whaling merchant William Rotch, Jr. in 1834. Designed by Richard Upjohn, the House is one of the finest surviving examples of residential Greek Revival architecture.

    The Rotch-Jones-Duff House & Garden Museum is so named for the three prominent families who resided at 396 County Street. The house and gardens chronicle 150 years (1834-1981) of economic and social life in the city, as reflected in the lives and stories of those who lived and worked at the property.

    Furnished period rooms display the decorative arts, furniture and belongings of the families and time frame. The Museum offers permanent and changing exhibits, lecture series, community and educational programs.

    A partner in the New Bedford Whaling National Historic Park, the Museum joins the city’s cultural and educational institutions in embracing, celebrating and learning from the rich legacy of this maritime community.