Monthly Meeting Thank you for your interest in the Greater Akron Orchid Society (GAOS). Our mission is to: Promote the understanding, culture and growing of orchids to its members by providing the necessary resources, tools, and information to be successful growers of orchids; to leverage the knowledge of its members through monthly meetings and presentations focused on a variety of aspects of growing orchids inside or outdoors. We endeavor to make the orchid growing experience fun. Our Society offers the following opportunities to members: - Monthly meetings provide fellowship and foster networking for our members to share interests and information. Meetings are held virtually and in-person - Expert speakers present on varying topics focused on the successful growing and care of orchids - Member plant sales/silent auctions are held to promote the exchange of orchids between members - Annual adjudicated show where members can showcase their orchids and have them judged by professional orchid growers - Growers Club presentations focus on basic care and feeding of orchids - Monthly show table where members bring in their blooming plants for show and tell - Monthly informative newsletter. - Free Holiday orchid to all paid members - Opportunities to purchase plants from local vendors
HIPPITY HOPPITY EASTER'S ON ITS WAY Save the date — April 19, 2025 from 10:30am to 1:00pm — for our annual Easter Egg Hunt! This free community event will take place on the lawn of the historic Tudor House and is open to children of all ages. Enjoy a day filled with games, prizes, the exciting balloon pop, and visits with the Easter Bunny. The Little Roaming Railroad will return this year, offering free train rides for both children and adults. The Manchester Education Association will be selling lunch and raffle basket tickets, with all proceeds supporting student scholarships. We are also excited to welcome GASP (Guardians Advocating Child Safety and Protection) to this year’s event! They will be on-site providing free take-home child fingerprint and ID kits for families. These kits allow parents to securely document their child’s fingerprints and identification details, offering a valuable resource for child safety and peace of mind. Join us for a fun-filled day of community, excitement, and plenty of Easter surprises!
Taste of Coventry Tuesday, April 22, 2025 6 – 9 p.m. Gather at the Lakes 4315 Manchester Rd | New Franklin, OH Tickets: $35 pre-sale ($40 at the door) Click here to purchase tickets online: https://TOC25.eventbrite.com *Tickets can be purchased at Ayers Insurance 500 W. Turkeyfoot Lake Rd. Akron, OH 44319