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Pacific Southwest District
of the American Rose Society


Southern California, Southern Nevada,
Arizona, New Mexico, West Texas

2009 Calendar of Events

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Saturday, January 10, 2009

Ventura County Rose Society Annual OGR Rose Pruning Demonstration

8:00am
Stagecoach Inn Museum Rose Garden
52 Ventu Park Rd
Newbury Park, Ca 91320
Jeri 'n Clay Jennings, Jim Delahanty, & Ingrid Wapelhorst demonstrate various ways to prune Old Garden Roses, including Chinas, Portlands, Teas,
Hybrid Perpetuals, Noisettes & Bourbons. A short demo on modern roses including Polyanthas, Floribundas, Miniatures and Hybrid Teas will also be offered.
Refreshments free.
Rose Auction to follow at 11:00a.m.
Info: Jim Delahanty
(818) 789-4821
jjjzdelahanty@earthlink.net

Saturday, January 10, 2009

Ventura County Rose Society Annual Auction

11:00am
Stagecoach Inn Museum Rose Garden
52 Ventu Park Rd
Newbury Park, Ca 91320
An auction of 100 rare and unusual out of commerce roses, including many roses with a local provenance, and others offered prior to national introduction. Bob Martin, Jr will provide his auctioneering expertise. There will also be fixed sale rose plants as well as a silent auction of rose memorabilia. The naming right to a new rose from Paul Barden will be the climax of the auction at approxiamtely 1:00 p.m.
Info: Jim Delahanty
(818) 789-4821
jjjzdelahanty@earthlink.net

Saturday, January 18, 2009

Los Angeles Rose Society Annual Rose Auction

Complete Auction List
12:30pm
Descanso Gardens
La Canada
Info: Marcia Sanchez-Walsh
(818) 395-0840

larosesociety@gmail.com

Saturday, February 21, 2009

Consulting Rosarian School and Seminar Hosted by the San Diego Rose Society

Application
MSWord Adobe PDF
Map/Directions
MSWord Adobe PDF

Show Information
Cost $25 includes continental breakfast
Info: Roger English

rozluvr@cox.net

Saturday, January 24, 2009

Pacific Rose Society Annual Auction

Rose Auction List
11:00am
Located in the same hall as the rose show
Los Angeles Arboretum
301 N. Baldwin Ave.
Arcadia, CA

Saturday, March 14, 2009

Horticulture Judge's Seminar Hosted by the Pacific Rose Society

Final chance to satisfy your Judge's Seminar requirements prior to Show Season!
8am-Noon
Cost: $15.00
LA Arboretum
301 N. Baldwin Ave.
Arcadia
Info: Chris Greenwood
(626) 914-7585
crisgreen1@aol.com

Judge Status Questions:
Sally Long
rosyvu@cox.net

Saturday, March 21, 2009

Fair Friends of Roses Arrangement Workshop

10:00am - 4:00pm
Ventura County Fairgrounds
Workshop will involve Standard and Miniature Traditional Arrangements
Info: Barbara Schneider
(805) 648-7322

Saturday, April 18, 2009

San Fernando Valley Rose Society Rose Show

NEW LOCATION!
Entries Accepted 6am - 10am
Sepulveda Garden Center
16633 Magolia Blvd.
Encino, Ca. 9131
6
Info: Beverly Osborne
(818) 341-0877
iambamma@hotmail.com

Saturday - Sunday, April 25 - 26, 2009

Pacific Rose Society Rose Show

Show Schedule
Adobe PDF

Pacific Rose Society, the oldest rose society in the Los Angeles, Orange, Riverside, San Bernardino and Ventura Counties will be hosting the largest rose show in the United States.
 
With the theme 'Dance with Roses', this new and expanded show schedule now boasts of over 75 classes available for exhibitors, plus a comprehensive schedule of classes for arrangers.  Over a dozen new classes have been added including one class for youngsters (under 12) and a young adult category (13-19).  Everyone is invited to enter the show and entries will be received 6:00 a.m. to 10:00 a.m. on Saturday, April 25.  There is no charge to enter roses and vases and entry tags will be provided.
 
This is a once a year opportunity to see roses at there best, plus rosarians will be present to answer rose questions.
 
The show will open to the general public on Saturday, April 25 at 2:00 p.m. and all day Sunday.  Entry is free, but the arboretum does charge a fee to enter the arboretum grounds.

LA Arboretum
301 N. Baldwin Ave.
Arcadia

Info: Leah Greenwood, Show Chairman
(626) 252-9601
PacificRoseSoc@aol.com

Saturday - Sunday, May 2 - 3, 2009

Kern County Rose Society Rose Show

Show Schedule
MSWord Adobe PDF

Veterans Hall
Norris Rd.
Bakersfield

Info: Jim Turner
(661) 833-6418
jturner007@bak.rr.com

Saturday, May 2, 2009

California Coastal Rose Society 22nd Annual Rose Show

“Roses, Butterflies and Friends"
Entries accepted 6:30am - 9:30am
Show opens to the public 1-4pm

The CCRS show is one of the largest American Rose Society sponsored shows in southern California. The organization is expecting over 600 entries and 1000 blooms from approximately 50 exhibitors from all over southern California. The show is open to both beginning and experienced rose competitors, and all are encouraged to bring their blossoms to exhibit. A variety of categories are available for entry, including a novice section designed for those who are new to participating in rose shows. The categories include various combinations of blooms and styles of display for many kinds of roses including hybrid teas, grandifloras, polyanthas, climbers, shrubs, miniatures, and old garden roses. A separate division is dedicated to various styles of rose floral arrangements.

Carlsbad Senior Center
799 Pine Ave
Carlsbad, 92008
Info: Sharon McColgan
(760) 967-3856
smccolgan@cox.net

Sunday, May 3, 2009

Santa Clarita Valley Rose Society Rose Auction and Italian Food Feast

Full Color Rose List & Information Flyer (PDF)
All attendees MUST RSVP to Susan Savage at jtsavage@dslextreme.com so
that we can plan for enough chairs, tables, and eating utensils.
Attendees are to bring food to share for the potluck "Italian Feast" (either
main dish, side dish, appetizer, salad, or dessert).
Please see the flyer for directions, rose list and other details.


Saturday, May 16, 2009

Riverside Rose Society Rose Show

Horticulture Schedule
MSWord Adobe PDF
Arrangement Schedule
MSWord Adobe PDF

"Salute Our Men & Women in Uniform"
Historic Mission Inn
3649 Mission Inn Blvd
Riverside, CA 92501
Info: Bonnie Brokaw
(951) 247-6808
PoniPeka50@aol.com

Saturday - Sunday, May 23 - 24, 2009

Albuquerque Rose Society Spring Rose Show

Albuquerque Garden Center
10120 Lomas Blvd NE
Albuquerque, NM
Info: Susan Graham
(505) 821-4023
sbgyn@aol.com

Saturday, June 6, 2009

San Diego Rose Society Rose Show

Show Information
Barona Valley Ranch Resort & Casino
1932 Wildcat Cyn Rd
Lakeside, CA 92040
Info: Linda Clark
linsline@cox.net

Saturday, June 6, 2009

South Coast Rose Society Rose Show

Show Schedule (PDF)
South Coast Botanical Center
26300 Crenshaw Bl
Palos Verdes
Info: Bud Jones
BUDJONES96@aol.com

Saturday, July 25, 2009

Consulting Rosarian School Hosted by the Ventura County Rose Society

Information Flyer | School Application Form
Ventura County Office Education
5100 Adolfo Rd.
Camarillo, CA
Info: Dawn-Marie Johnson
(805) 523-9003
dawn-marie03@dslextreme.com

Sunday, August 9, 2009

ARS Consulting Rosarian School Hosted by the Tinseltown Rose Society

Location: Griffith Park
Vistors Center/Ranger Station
4730 Crystal Springs Drive
Info: Luis Desamero
LuisDesamero@aol.com

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Saturday, October 3, 2009

East County Rose Society Rose Show

Hillsdale Middle School
1301 Brabham Street
El Cajon, CA
Info:  Sandy Campillo
(619) 588-8880
s.campillo@cox.net
Kristi Sutherlin
(619) 588-8895
ksuthe4187@aol.com

Saturday - Sunday, October 17 - 18, 2009

Los Angeles Rose Society Rose Show and Festival

Descanso Gardens
La Canada, CA
Show Info: Alice Hart
foodforfilm@pacbell.net
Marcia Sanchez-Walsh
(818) 395-0840
larosesociety@gmail.com
Show Festival Information: Tim Lawlor and Manson Yew
itsdalaw5@aol.com

Saturday, November 7, 2009

Santa Clarita Rose Society Rose Show

William S. Hart Park
Hart Hall

24151 Newhall Ave.
Info: Kitty Belendez
rosextckb@aol.com

Wednesday - Sunday, October 24 - 25, 2009

Orange County Rose Society Rose Show

Info: Jan Brider
janbrider@earthlink.net

Wednesday - Sunday, November 11 - 15, 2009

2009 ARS Fall National Conference and Rose Show
Hosted by Desert Rose Society

Rose Show: Friday, November 13, 2009
L
ocation: Palm Springs, CA
Conf. Chairs & Info: Cliff Orent
cliff@clifforent.com
Hal Reynolds
datebeatle@aol.com
Show Chairs: Bob Martin
Petrose@aol.com
Barb Steffensmeier
bjspd@aol.com

 

2010 District Convention

Friday - Sunday, April 16 - 18, 2010

2010 Southwest District Convention and Rose Show
Hosted by The Rose Society of Tucson

Rose Show Saturday, April 17
Location: Tucson, AZ

Conf. Chairs & Info: Elizabeth Strong lizzie442@comcast.net
Judith Singer jude@hot-roses.com
Show Chair: Suzanne & Les Hayt thehayts@prodigy.net