Kusamura Club Calendar
January 2009
• Jan 16 – Lonnie McCormick will present a workshop and demo on how to take care of tools

February 2009
• Feb. 20 - Tree Improvement Workshop with
Gordon Deeg

March 2009
• March 20 - TBA

April 2009
• April 18 & 19 - Kusamura Bonsai Show - Mitchell Park, Palo Alto

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Other Events
January 17-18, 2009 Hayward, California Bay Island Bonsai: 10th Anniversary of “An Exhibit of Fine Bonsai” at Centennial Hall, 22292 Foothill Blvd. Hours 10AM-4PM both days. Admission fee: $5 for both days and all events. Saturday: High quality auction from 1PM-3PM; Preview will be at 12PM. Sunday: Silent auction from 10AM-1PM; Demonstration at 1PM. Vendors will be available both days. For more information at (510) 865-1008 or visit www.bonsaiboon.com

February 28- March 1, 2009 Oakland, California GSBF Bonsai Garden at Lake Merritt: 18th Annual Mammoth Fundraiser at the Lakeside Garden Center, 666 Bellevue Avenue. Saturday (Feb 21) Auction 1PM-4PM with preview 12Noon-1PM. Sunday (Feb 22) Mammoth Fundraiser 9AM-4PM. Demonstration and critiques by Kathy Shaner, Curator. Vendors, benefit drawings, raffles and large consignment sale of bonsai and bonsai related items.

More Events
(from Golden State Bonsai Federation)


*Collection-Connection is available via subscription for $5 from the GSB Bonsai Garden at Lake Merritt. The newsletter keeps you informed of valuable information on tree culture and other educational tips. A copy is mailed to Kusamura monthly or visit the N.C. website.

Tree of the Month

Ume in full bloom at the Bonsai Garden at Lake Merritt.

 

January 16, 2009
Care of Tools Demo and Workshop
7  – 9:30PM
Lonnie McCormick will present a workshop and demo on how to take care of tools. He invites people to bring their sharpening stones and tools with them to participate. This is an excellent opportunity to get your tools ready for the coming year.

Where to Get Sharpening Stones Locally or on the Web
There are two kinds of Nagura stones, natural which may be expensive and man-made which tend to be less expensive. Either will work. There is only one grit. Here are some websites to check: www.highlandwoodworking.com and www.woodcraft.com and the Japanese woodworker located in Alameda. A wet stone and Nagura stones can be purchased in a price range between $60 and $90 at these sites.

Show and Tell will be winter profile.

Refreshments: provided by Jerry Carpenter and Dave/Rita Curbow.

A Look Ahead
In February, Gordon Deeg will provide recommendations for improving a tree of your choice. Bring a tree in that you wish to show in April or one that you are just wondering what to do with to make it better.  This will be a fun evening of learning what to look for to improve our trees.  This is especially good to refine a winter silhouette so you have a wonderful tree on display at the show in April.

It is recycle time - Last Chance
The Board will be taking down a batch of copper and aluminum to the recycling center at the end of January 2009.   If you would like to donate your old wire to the cause, bring it to the Plantings or the January club meeting.  Please keep the copper separate from the aluminum.  Proceeds go to Kusamura Bonsai Club. Thanks for contributing!

Dues Now Due
Hard to believe but another year has gone by and our membership dues are up for renewal. The Board has decided to raise dues for the first time in many years. We hope you all choose to continue with us and bring a check to John or Helen valued at $30 for a Single and $40 for a Couple made out to Kusamura Bonsai Club. Name badges and club pins are available from Helen as well.

The Next Potting Parties
These potting parties are lots of fun and help to create good looking plants for sale at the show in April. Planting parties are held at the home of John and Sandy Planting in Palo Alto (898 Colman Ave). Pots, soil and other items needed for potting are provided by the club. Just bring some tools and have some fun.

January 11, 2008
February 15, 2008

We will be working on donated. This includes trees you may be taking care of from the previous shows, Sumigawa nursery donated trees from the bus trip, donated trees from Nora Morton and club trees. Remember that we are asked to contribute three new trees each year to the sale. Bring your trees that you are donating. Do not bring trees that are NOT going on sale to these events; this is not a general workshop.

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