BEGIN:VCALENDAR PRODID;X-RICAL-TZSOURCE=TZINFO:-//com.denhaven2/NONSGML ri_cal gem//EN CALSCALE:GREGORIAN VERSION:2.0 BEGIN:VEVENT DESCRIPTION:Elmhurst Garden Club invites the community to spend a pleasan t Sunday morning or afternoon exploring the horticultural delights crea ted by the owners of the eight outstanding and unique gardens selected for its 17th annual Garden Walk from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. Sunday\, July 8.  \; Elmhurst Garden Club members and garden advisors will be on hand to answer questions at the gardens.\n&ldquo\;This year&rsquo\;s walk pr omises to be a community event that should not be missed. You will be s urprised by the creativity and beauty of these outstanding gardens. The garden selection committee has\, once again\, put together an educatio nal and inspiring collection of local gardens and gardeners willing to share their outdoor havens with the community\,&rdquo\; said Norma Farr ell\, president.\nVisitors will begin the garden walk by obtaining a gar den guide at Wilder Park. \;Visitors may also enjoy exploring Wilde r Park and its conservatory and award-winning herb garden\, which will feature Chinese herbs this year. \;\nFrom 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. the Fai re\, featuring booths with varied and unique items\, will be held in th e park and an art exhibit will take place in historic Wilder Mansion.&n bsp\;A deli-style lunch will be available in Wilder Mansion from 11 a.m . to 1:00 p.m. \;Tickets for the Walk may be purchased in advance o r at the Garden Club booth on the day of the event. Tickets are availab le at:\n\nAmlings Flowers-Petal Pushers 331 North York\nEnzee Boutique 1 40 N. York\, Elmhurst\nElmhurst Camera\, 535 Spring Road\, Elmhurst\nNu Cara-Vallette Pharmacy 101 W. Vallette\nThe Uptown Shop 111 E. First Str eet\n\n"A garden excites all of our senses. Come to our garden walk\, an d be greeted with colorful sights\, sweet scents\, and tantalizing text ures throughout these lovely landscapes. If you are a gardener\, you wi ll find inspiration and wonderful ideas to bring back to your own garde n." says Donna Fredrickson\, Garden Walk chairperson.\nSponsorships and donations for this event are appreciated. \;For more information:&n bsp\; www.elmhurstgardenwalk.com\, 630-267-3454\, or 630-279-1942. \ ;\nThe Garden Walk is the major fund-raiser to finance the Club's Mildr ed Hartney College Scholarship Fund\, named in honor of a long-time Gar den Club member who wanted to encourage students to study horticulture. In addition\, proceeds have been and will continue to be used to suppo rt other community projects\, including horticultural and conservation projects at Elmhurst District 205 schools\, Elmhurst College Arboretum\ , Elmhurst Park District\, Churchville School House\, Elmhurst Public L ibrary and YMCA Children's Summer Camp scholarships.\n&ldquo\;The Elmhur st Garden Club has donated more than$170\,000 from Garden Walk proceeds since the inception of the event 17 years ago\, including thousands of dollars in scholarship money each year to worthy recipients. \;App lications are now being accepted and can be found at www.elmhurstgardenc lub.org.\,&rdquo\; President Norma Farrell said. \;\nThis year is th e 86th anniversary of the club. \; URL:http://elmhurst.patch.com/events/elmhurst-garden-walk-and-faire SUMMARY:An Afternoon in the Garden: Elmhurst Garden Walk and Faire is Jul y 8 LOCATION:Wilder Park: 225 S Prospect Ave\, Elmhurst\, IL END:VEVENT END:VCALENDAR