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Pictures from John Bunker Sands Wetlands Center – Oct. 8, 2019

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  • This is the docent guide, Edith, explaining what we will be seeing on the walking tour.
  • Sylvia Carter, ready for everything — a long walk,  a mushy swamp, ready to with stand the sun!
  • Left: Darlene Eberwin, Jeanette Hobbs,  Jonie Johnson,  Joyce Taylor,  and Edith, our Guide.
  • Left:  Nancy Keim,Ginny Hale, Mary Whitehurst, Barbara Klein, Darlene Eberwein, Joyce Taylor, Laurie Sparhawk,Jeanette Hobbs, Faye Nabors, Sylvia Carter, and Jonie Johnson.
  • Lake view taken by Sylvia Carter.

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Sunnyvale Garden Club Fundraiser Event ~ September 19, 2019

  • Brad Sandy, Speaker, presenting “Curb Appeal ~ Why Fall is the Best Time to Plant”.
  • Brad Sandy, Speaker, presenting “Curb Appeal ~ Why Fall is the Best Time to Plant”.
  • Guests listening to Brad Sandy presenting “Curb Appeal ~ Why Fall is the Best Time to Plant”.
  • View of Sarah Clark, Carole Walker and Sallyann Nevins.
  • Raffle Items
  • Raffle Items
  • Sunnyvale Garden Club Sponsors 2019-2020! Sponsors received a ticket to the event.
  • Registration Team Left: Mary Whitehurst Middle: Brenda Walker Right: Joyce Taylor, President Photo taken by Laurie Sparhawk


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Sunnyvale Recycling Roundup and Trash-off on April 8

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Spring has sprung! It’s time for Spring cleaning and yard prep for the summer. Need to get rid of old, unwanted electronics, appliances and yard waste? Sunnyvale residents are invited to bring them to the annual Recycling Round-up and Trash-off on Saturday, April 8 from 9:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m at Jobson Park. Here’s a list of items that will be accepted:

  • Computers & Laptops
  • Networking Equipment
  • Monitors & TVs *
  • Printers & Copiers
  • Phone Systems
  • Cell Phones
  • Wires & Cables
  • UPS Units
  • Appliances of all sizes
  • Audio/Visual Equipment
  • Scrap Metal & Plastic
  • Large brushy items and yard waste

*Flat screen monitors and television will be recycled at no charge. But there will be a charge for older equipment that includes tubes ($5 for CRT monitors and $20 for televisions). Cash, checks and credit cards will be accepted by Verde Tech, which also offers an optional Certified hard drive wipe, at $20 per drive.

Items that cannot be accepted include:

  • Tires
  • Concrete
  • Chemicals of any kind
  • Paint
  • Any pieces of equipment with oil or gas in them
  • Batteries of any kind

This event is produced by the Town of Sunnyvale and co-sponsored by the Sunnyvale Garden Club, Republic Services and Verde Tech. For more information, visit the Town of Sunnyvale website or call Rashad Jackson, Director of Development, at (972) 203-4188.

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Sunnyvale Recycling Roundup and Trash-off on April 9

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Spring has sprung! It’s time for Spring cleaning and yard prep for the summer. Need to get rid of old, unwanted electronics, appliances and yard waste? Sunnyvale residents are invited to bring them to the annual Recycling Round-up and Trash-off on Saturday, April 9 from 9:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m at Jobson Park. Here’s a list of items that will be accepted:

  • Computers & Laptops
  • Networking Equipment
  • Monitors & TVs *
  • Printers & Copiers
  • Phone Systems
  • Cell Phones
  • Wires & Cables
  • UPS Units
  • Appliances of all sizes
  • Audio/Visual Equipment
  • Scrap Metal & Plastic
  • Large brushy items and yard waste

*Flat screen monitors and television will be recycled at no charge. But there will be a charge for older equipment that includes tubes ($5 for CRT monitors and $20 for televisions). Cash, checks and credit cards will be accepted by Verde Tech, which also offers an optional Certified hard drive wipe, at $20 per drive.

Items that cannot be accepted include:

  • Tires
  • Concrete
  • Chemicals of any kind
  • Paint
  • Any pieces of equipment with oil or gas in them
  • Batteries of any kind

This event is produced by the Town of Sunnyvale and co-sponsored by the Sunnyvale Garden Club, Republic Services and Verde Tech. For more information, visit the Town of Sunnyvale website or call Rashad Jackson, Director of Development, at (972) 203-4188.

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REMINDER – SGC Christmas Luncheon/Entertainment – Tues. – 12/08/15 – 10 a.m.

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Date/Time:  Tuesday, 12/08/15

Location:     Sunnyvale Community Center
417 E. Tripp Road, Sunnyvale, Texas

The annual SGC Christmas luncheon and entertainment is scheduled for Tuesday, 12/08/15, immediately following the monthly business meeting at the Sunnyvale Community Center.  Entertainment will be provided by the Sunnyvale Middle School Student Choir.

Tickets for the luncheon must have been purchased by 11/30/15. 

Hostesses:  Nancy Keim (Lead), Joann Burroughs, Suzie Duncan, Sallyann Nevins, and Deborah Stafford

Activity – Collect money for Sharing Life.

Reminders:

  • Start seed or cuttings for March Plant Exchange.
  • Turn in any remaining Home Tour funds.

Submitted by:  Martha Billman – Communications Committee


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Christmas Luncheon Tickets Available Now!

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Come join our garden club family as we celebrate this very special time of the year at our annual Christmas Luncheon!  Guests are welcome.

When:   Tuesday, December 8, 2015 – 10:00 a.m.

Where:  Sunnyvale Community Center, 417 East Tripp Road, Sunnyvale, Texas

  • Tickets are $20.00 per person and includes a delicious ham and turkey dinner with all the trimmings provided by Baker’s Rib; homemade salads and desserts.
  • Entertainment will be provided by the Sunnyvale High School Varsity Women’s Choir.
  • Tickets may be purchased at the November 10th meeting.
  • Deadline to purchase tickets is Saturday, November 28th

For ticket information, please email Robin McMahan at rangerreader@hotmail.com.