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Meetings & Demonstrations


WHERE:
Lakeside Garden Center,
666 Bellevue Avenue
Oakland, California 94610-5000
(off Grand Ave. from I-580)

WHEN:
7:30 p.m. 2nd Wednesday
each month (except August)

General Meetings
The Society sponsors bonsai demonstrations, lectures and workshops led by Society members and guest bonsai artists.

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  Auction
The Society sponsors an annual auction at the regularly-scheduled July meeting. Members may sell bonsai and related items. Members and non-members are welcome to bid.

 
 
Checking-out Auction Items Auctioneer at work
 
 
Workshops

EBBS sponsors workshops for everyone to work on their own trees with guidance from experienced bonsai artists. Workshops are held 7-9 p.m. on the third Wednesday of the month.  These workshops are not offered every month, so check the club calendar.  The cost is $5 for members and $10 for non-members.

 
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Annual Show

The East Bay Bonsai Society sponsors a two-day show each October featuring an impressive exhibit of quality  bonsai.  The show also includes a demonstration by a notable bonsai artist, a benefit drawing, and a sale of bonsai and related materials.
 
 
Sierra Juniper 07 Show Demo 07
 
     
  East Bay Bonsai Society Club Calendar  
 

February 10, 2010

General Meeting - Bob Gould will do a demonstration on elms
March 10 General Meeting - Peter Tea will do a demonstration on deciduous trees
April 14 General Meeting - topic tbd
May 12 General Meeting - Darren Wong will demonstrate the care of Satsuki's
June 9 General Meeting - An Evening at the Bonsai Garden Lake Merritt
July 14 EBBS Auction
August Potluck
September 8 General Meeting - Tom Colby will do a presentation on display stands
NO OCTOBER MEETING  
October 9 - 10 49th Annual Bonsai Show
November 10 General Meeting - topic tbd
December 8 Holiday Dinner