Upcoming Events
On Wednesday, the Fenton Arts Council are doing a fundraising event. They will be selling tickets for a quilt drawing in the hallway at the St. John's Activity Center. They have been selling the tickets for the last several months at different events in Fenton and the drawing will be held on September 30th at the museum. Dan Mills, a future speaker on the topic of rosess, will be selling roses on Wednesday, too.
Next meeting is Wednesday, Oct 21, at 6:15 pm at St. John's Activity Center.
Fall clean up is currently slated for Oct 24, from 8am - noon.
2026- 2027 Officers
Ann Barth, President
Norm Kilgour, Vice President
Kathy Girgin, Treasurer
Nicolette Ellinghausen, Secretary
Board of Directors
Adopt-A-Garden - Open for spring 2027
Awards - Debbie Tegard-Harroun
Donations - Kim Alexander
Historian - Pat Manion
Hospitality - Patti O'Keefe
Membership - Norm and Nancy Kilgour - photo on the left
Newsletter - Pat Manion
Silent Auction - Lynn Behr & Kathy Girgen
Speaker Program - Ray Barth
Summer Garden Tour- Kay Baxter
Finance Committee - Pat Laycock & Debbie Scribner
volunteer of the year
Ann Barth, President of Open Gate Garden Club with and Kim Church, Open Gate Garden Club Volunteer of the Year
Contributions to the community
Dues and fundraisers have allowed the Club to support Fenton projects such as tree replacement after the 2008 tornado and the 175th anniversary clock in front of City Hall. Over the years, over $30,000 in donations have been made to 40 member-nominated area projects.
Activities
Annual Garden Tour
Other opportunities
Annual Garden Tour
One day event in July where the club hosts local outstanding gardens. This is an amazing opportunity to wander through these gardens to learn, get ideas, and spend a lovely day enjoying the outdoors
Mini Tours
Other opportunities
Annual Garden Tour
Opportunity for members to visit member gardens during the summer.
Other opportunities
Other opportunities
Other opportunities
Participate in clean up and planting activities. Volunteer to assist in planning and working at our premier event, the Summer Garden Tour. There is also a summer picnic, Christmas party, and Silent Auction.