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BELLEVUE BOTANICAL GARDEN HOSTS “ENCHANTED GARDEN” ANNUAL AUCTION

BELLEVUE, WA- Friday, September 24, 2010, 5:30 pm, Bellevue Botanical Garden will be hosting its annual auction at The Harbor Club Bellevue. This year’s “Enchanted Garden” themed auction will include dinner, as well as many one of a kind items and opportunities, showcased by the evenings auctioneer, John Curly.

Past auctions have sold out, and we are expecting this year will be no exception! Tickets are available to purchase for $110 dollars at www.bellevuebotanical.org.

The Bellevue Botanical Garden is also looking for people who have items that could be donated to the auction! If you have a special talent, time at a vacation home, or something else that would catch the eye of auction guests, please contact Melinda Lilley at auction@bellevuebotanical.org

Your donations are always greatly appreciated!

As with all of our events, we could not succeed without the help of our volunteers! If you would like to volunteer for the 2010 Annual Auction, please contact Elana Russell at auction@bellevuebotanical.org.  There will be many positions open to fit our volunteers various skills and talents.

Whether you are attending, volunteering, or donating, this auction is going to be a memorable event that is sure to keep people talking all year! Do not miss out on your opportunity to be a part of it.

Bellevue Botanical Garden Named “Best Park in the Northwest”

Bellevue Botanical Garden was named “Best Park in the Northwest” by King 5’s 2009 Northwest Escapes contest.

One contest voter who reviewed the garden said it is a place “where visitors may walk, stroll, jog, play, photograph, paint, contemplate, sit, smell, and listen in this daily changing habitat.  The colours and textures respond to the seasons. We are so fortunate to have this place where we can enjoy and learn together.” 

Bellevue Botanical Garden Society would like to convey a heartfelt thanks to everyone who voted for the Bellevue Botanical Garden, and an even bigger thanks to Bellevue citizens and the hundreds of volunteers, donors, and members who make the Garden a community treasure.

For more information about the Bellevue Botanical Garden call 425-452-2750 or visit http://www.bellevuebotanical.org/
For more information about the King5 Northwest Escapes contest, visit http://best.king5.com/northwest-escapes

Ongoing (year-round) Volunteer Opportunities at the Bellevue Botanical Garden, 12001 Main St,  Bellevue, WA  98005:

Horticultural Assistants:  Work with Garden staff or interns to plant, prune, create and maintain paths, and detail the garden.  Contact Bellevue Botanical Garden’s office at 425.452.2750 or lscott@bellevuewa.gov.

Special Events:  Help organize and participate in Garden sponsored events throughout the year, including Living Lab, the Northwest Flower and Garden Show, Bellevue Kid’s Fair, Mothers’ Day Social, Plant Sales and the Rare Affair Fundraising Auction.  Contact BBGS at 425.451.3755 or bbgsoffice@bellevuebotanical.org.

Boards and Committees: Participate on the BBGS Board of Directors; committees include planning, assisting with educational programs, fundraising, marketing, events and programs.  Contact BBGS at 425.451.3755 or bbgsoffice@bellevuebotanical.org.

Plant Photography and Documentation: Photograph plants and organize plant information for use on the BBGS website.  Contact BBGS at 425.451.3755 or bbgsoffice@bellevuebotanical.org.

Seasonal Volunteer Opportunities at the Bellevue Botanical Garden, 12001 Main St,  Bellevue, WA  98005:

October, November, December

Garden d’Lights:    We need greeters to welcome and assist the public, take donations and generally be a part of this popular Northwest tradition.  Every evening, November 24 – December 31, from 5-9:30, shorter shifts available.   Also volunteers are needed to help install, and/or take down lights for this popular seasonal event which takes year round efforts.  Contact BBGS at 425.451.3755 or bbgsoffice@bellevuebotanical.org.