Up & Coming Weekly

October 04, 2022

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WWW.UPANDCOMINGWEEKLY.COM OCTOBER 5 - 11, 2022 UCW 51 e Sandhills Orchid Society is open to people who love orchids and enjoy growing them. Whether you just bought your first orchid and have no idea how to care for it, or you are a seasoned grower, SOS offers some- thing for everyone. e club strives to facilitate the understanding of orchids and their care and provide oppor- tunities to meet other people with similar interests. Anyone interested is welcome to attend as a guest. e club was formed by Southern Pines resident Jack Webster, a man who had lived in South America for several years and had developed an encyclopedic knowledge of the many species found in that area. Passionate about teaching others about growing orchids, Jack mentored novices and experienced growers alike and eventu- ally brought a group of enthusiasts together into a vibrant, active orga- nization dedicated to the spread of information about orchids. Today, the Society meets monthly on the Tuesday following the second Monday of the month. Most meetings feature a guest speaker with expertise with a specific type of orchid. Presen- tations focus on the "how to" for these specific plants. is year, our speakers will come from New Mexico, Califor- nia, Montana and South Carolina. Generally, the speakers bring plants related to their specialties which Soci- ety members can purchase. Monthly meetings also feature the Show Table — a space made up of blooming orchids that members bring to the meeting to share their suc- cesses. As many orchid growers strive to grow bigger and better plants, their competitive spirits are recognized when our guest speakers or expe- rienced club members pick out the outstanding plants in the exhibit. e membership then votes on their fa- vorites from these selected plants and the grower is awarded points towards an annual tally. Members with the most points at the end of the year are rewarded with a monetary award. Per club bylaws, one of the primary objectives of SOS is to provide educa- tion regarding orchids. As part of that mission, the Society hosts an annual Grower's Day. is year, the one-day tutorial will be held Oct. 22 at our regular meeting place, Holy Trin- ity Presbyterian Church on Raeford Road. Steve Arthur, an entertaining and charismatic speaker, accredited American Orchid Society judge and a commercial grower is the keynote. He will present a full day of grow- ing information geared to beginners through experienced growers. is an- nual event, which includes lunch and a blooming plant to take home, also features the raffle of specimen plants. e most meaningful function of SOS is the mentoring that experienced growers happily provide to less expe- rienced growers. Members are always anxious to show off their personal growing conditions, demonstrate how to repot orchids or simply answer questions about growing conditions for a specific type of orchid. Orchid enthusiasts of all levels of expertise bond and connect through this ethos of mentoring and sharing. ere is always something new to learn at every meeting. Join us for a meeting or the annual fall Grower's Day and learn more about the Sand- hills Orchid Society. We promise you a blooming good time! Editor's note: A version of this article first ran in the September issue of Women's View Magazine. Sandhills Orchid Society welcomes guests, new members to annual Grower's Day by SUSAN AND RAY MAKAR MaryBill 's Cafe We Happily Serve All Walks Of Life: Citizens & Soldiers, Working Parents & Retirees. Tuesday - Saturday: 7:00am - 2:00pm Marybillscafe.com Private meeting room available. Award Category | Best Waitstaff 801 Elm St. | Fayetteville, NC 28303 | 910-221-1170 We Thank our Loyal Customers and Voters for this Award! Best Hair Salon The stylists at Leading Edge Salon want to thank you for voting us the Best Salon in Fayetteville! 3035-E Boone Trail Ext. Fayeeville, NC 28304 910-429-0000 www.leadingedgeinc.com B E S T O F T H E B E S T 2022 EVENT SUSAN and RAY MAKAR, Sandhills Orchid Society. COMMENTS? Editor@ upandcomingweekly.com. (910) 484-6200

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