WHAT ’ S NEWS IN MOON TOWNSHIP
MOON TOWNSHIP GARDEN CLUB ’ S ROCKIN ’ ROUND THE GARDEN TOUR BREAKS RECORD !
The Moon Township Garden Tour was held this summer with eight unique and beautiful gardens featured under the theme “ Rockin ’ Round the Garden .” The club also is celebrating its 100th anniversary : “ A century of friendship , gardening , and making a difference in our community .”
Over 350 tickets were sold for the twoday event , breaking all records of previous garden tours . Each of the gardens celebrated a decade of the past 100 years and reflected the theme and music .
Members dressed for the occasion in flapper dresses , “ Rosie the Riveter ” outfits , ’ 80s Americana , and more . Macramé baskets and pictures of women leaders graced the entrance to the ’ 70s “ Tapestry .” Visitors were treated to lush landscapes of perennials , flowering annuals and watergardens .
Twelve artists painted “ en plein air ”— in the open air — live at the Saturday gardens . Most were members of the West Hills Art League , and visitors enjoyed watching them paint the gardens with pastels , oils and acrylics .
Heather Abraham from KDKA ’ s “ Pittsburgh Today Live ” featured the garden tour on the Pittsburgh Weekend Buzz segment .
Proceeds from the event will be used in the multiple philanthropic , horticultural and environmental projects in the Moon area .
PROCLAMATIONS FOR THE 100TH ANNIVERSARY OF THE MOON TOWNSHIP GARDEN CLUB
Several Pennsylvania leaders presented the Moon Township Garden Club with proclamations “ celebrating the 100th anniversary of its founding and its continued mission to promote the important roles of gardening and the environment in civic life .” They went on to say that the monumental achievement represented the hard work and dedication of numerous members .
Each proclamation is signed and carries an official seal , along with “ best wishes for continued growth and success in the years to come .” The framed documents were on display at the garden tour event and at the club ’ s meeting and will be archived .
The club is grateful and honored for the official acknowledgments and commemorative certificates received from Governor Tom Wolf , Congressman Conor Lamb , U . S . Senator Pat Toomey , State Senator Devlin Robinson , State Representative Valerie Gaydos , Allegheny Council Executive Rich Fitzgerald , Allegheny County Council , and the Moon Township Board of Supervisors .
’ GREENS AND THINGS ’ HOLIDAY SALE SCHEDULED FOR DECEMBER 4
The Moon Township Garden Club is scheduled to hold the annual Greens and Things Holiday Sale on Saturday , Dec . 4 , from 9 a . m . until 3 p . m . at the Robin Hill Center , 949 Thorn Run Road .
The sale will feature handcrafted one-of-a-kind holiday decorations , including wreaths , garlands , centerpieces and other items , crafted from artificial and fresh greenery and created by the members . The Gift Boutique sale will include homemade cookies and other unique gifts .
For the safety of members and the public , the event will be following current COVID-19 mitigation guidelines from the Centers for Disease Control and the Pennsylvania health department .
Visit the Facebook page for Moon Township Garden Club and / or its website at moontownshipgardenclub . org for information and updates .
6 724.942.0940 TO ADVERTISE ❘ icmags . com