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Avondale Estates Garden Club
Visit their website: http://avondaleestatesgardenclub.org
The Avondale Estates Garden Club continues the mission established over 85 years ago by the neighborhood women who began the third garden club in Georgia: Education, Beautification and Charitable Efforts. They planted the Abelia hedge on North and South Avondale Road, flowering trees and shrubs around Lake Avondale, established the Bird Sanctuary Park beyond the Lake, and planted trees along the streets of the City. The club also contributed to the plantings in Piedmont Park and the Governor’s Mansion.
Today the club continues these activities and partners with the City to beautify the east and west entrances to the City and to plant memorial trees each Arbor Day. They support veterans at the VA hospital in a variety of ways and the women and children at a women’s shelter. They contribute to scholarship programs at the state level for students studying horticulture.
The Avondale Estates Garden Club keeps pace with the community’s interest in preserving our green space, our tree canopy, and enhancing our home landscapes by providing six monthly meetings that cover a wide range of topics with engaging and knowledgeable speakers. The evening meetings give an opportunity for young families and working men and women to become members.
Meetings
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September, October, and May 6 p.m. on the 3rd Thursday of the month
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January, February, and March 10 a.m. on the 3rd Friday of the month
Membership
Join AEGC for the exceptional programs covering a multitude of topics. Dues are $40 per year, including all programs and lunches.
RSVP & More Information
If you would like more information about the Avondale Estates Garden Club, please visit their website: http://avondaleestatesgardenclub.org.
If you are planning to attend, please RSVP before the meeting to Kathy Delaney at kathy_tom@mindspring.com
Avon Garden Club
Founded in 1953, Avon Garden Club (AGC) continues to be a force for good within the City of Avondale Estates. Visit their website: www.avongardenclub.org.
Purpose
The club’s stated purpose is “to stimulate interest in home gardening and the beautification of our neighborhood.” A nonprofit organization, AGC devotes the overwhelming majority of its benevolences within the City on various beautification projects. The club also supports gardening and horticultural activities throughout the state.
Pancake Breakfast & Garden Boutique
Their foremost fundraising initiative is a Pancake Breakfast (PDF), which is held in November and has become a well-loved community event. In conjunction with the Pancake Breakfast, the AGC hosts a Garden Boutique featuring handcrafted items and gently used garden items.
Meetings
- 10:30 a.m.
- The 1st Thursday of every month at 10:30 a.m. from September through May, with 2 exceptions
- Avondale Community Club
59 Lakeshore Drive
Meeting Exceptions
Generally, the club has a field trip in the spring to visit a garden within
Attending a Meeting
If you are interested in attending a meeting, please contact Membership Chair Jean Brice at 404-299-1947.