ossc calendar of events

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this year's ossc events

Date	Event	Time	Location	More Info	Notes
February 13	Monthly Meeting	7:30pm	Burbank	More Info	Spkr: George Hatfield on "Cymbidium Species and their Contributions to Modern Day Hybridizing'"
March 12	Monthly Meeting	7:30pm	Burbank	More Info
March 31	OSSC Member Greenhouse Tour	10am - 1pm	Alfred Hockenmaier's House	Call Alfred for details	Refreshments will be served.
April 02	OSSC Board Meeting	7pm	TBD		Dessert Only
April 09	Monthly Meeting	7:30pm	Burbank	More Info
April 14	Fourth Annual BBQ And Orchid Extravaganza	11am - 2pm	Hatfield Orchids	More Info	Must RSVP with Alfred Hockenmaier by 4/9
May 14	Monthly Meeting	7:30pm	Burbank	More Info
June 09	Annual Auction	Doors open 1pm, Auction starts 2pm	Burbank	More Info
July 09	Monthly Meeting	7:30pm	Burbank	More Info
July 16	OSSC Board Meeting	6pm	TBD		Dinner Meeting
September 10	Monthly Meeting	11:00am - 3:00pm	Burbank	More Info
October 01	OSSC Board Meeting	7pm	TBD		Dessert Only
October 08	Monthly Meeting	7:30pm	Burbank	More Info
November 12	Monthly Meeting	7:30pm	Burbank	More Info
December 10	Annual Holiday Party	7:30pm	Burbank	More Info	Pot luck dinner, gift exchange, toy drive

other california orchid events this year

Date	Event	Time	Location	More Info	Notes
February 04	Sonoma County Orchid Society Show	10am - 5pm	Veteran's Memorial Building	More Info	Admission: $8
February 05	Sonoma County Orchid Society Show	10am - 4pm	Veteran's Memorial Building	More Info	Admission: $8
February 10	Newport Harbor Orchid Expo and Sale	10am-9pm	Westminster Mall	More Info	Free Admission
February 11	AOS Pacific South Regional Judging	10am	The Huntington Library, Art Collections, and Botanical Gardens	More Info	Huntington Botanical Center, Lower Level
February 11	Newport Harbor Orchid Expo and Sale	10am-7pm	Westminster Mall	More Info	Free Admission
February 11	Open House	9am-3pm	Mariposa Gardens	More Info
February 11	San Diego County Cymbidium Society Annual Orchid Auction	11am - 3pm	San Diego Botanic Garden, Encinitas		Preview: 11am - 12pm; Call (760) 732-0055 for more info
February 12	Newport Harbor Orchid Expo and Sale	11am-6pm	Westminster Mall	More Info	Free Admission
February 16	Newport Harbor Orchid Society Auction	Preview: 6:30pm; Auction: 7pm	Costa Mesa Neighborhood Community Center	More Info
February 16	Orchid Auction, Newport Harbor Orchid Society	7pm Sharp	Costa Mesa Community Center	More Info	Doors open 6:30pm
February 17	Orchid Odyssey	10am.– 2pm	San Diego Zoo	More Info	The Zoo’s orchid greenhouse is open to the public.
February 18	Gardena Cymbidium Club Orchid Show & Sale	10:30am - 5pm	Ken Nakaoka Community Center		Free Admission & Parking
February 19	Gardena Cymbidium Club Orchid Show & Sale	10am - 4pm	Ken Nakaoka Community Center		Free Admission & Parking
February 23	60th Pacific Orchid Exposition - Gala Benefit Preview	6:30pm-10pm	Fort Mason Center, San Francisco	More Info	$40 + online fee; $45 at the door
February 23	Pacifica Orchid Extravaganza	9am - 5pm	White Oak Orchids	More Info	Free admission and parking
February 24	60th Pacific Orchid Exposition	10am - 6pm	Fort Mason Center, San Francisco	More Info	Gen. Adm. $13 online, $15 at door; Seniors (65+) $10 online +fee, $12 at door; Children 12 and under free when with an adult
February 24	Pacifica Orchid Extravaganza	9am - 5pm	White Oak Orchids	More Info	Free admission and parking
February 25	60th Pacific Orchid Exposition	9am-6pm	Fort Mason Center, San Francisco	More Info	Gen. Adm. $13 online, $15 at door; Seniors (65+) $10 online +fee, $12 at door; Children 12 and under free when with an adult
February 25	Cymbidium Society of America, San Gabriel Valley Branch	10am - 5pm	LA County Arboretum and Botanic Garden	More Info	Adm: $8, Students and Seniors $6, Children (5-12) $3, under 5 free
February 25	Pacifica Orchid Extravaganza	9am - 5pm	White Oak Orchids	More Info	Free admission and parking
February 26	60th Pacific Orchid Exposition	10am-5pm	Fort Mason Center, San Francisco	More Info	Gen. Adm. $13 online, $15 at door; Seniors (65+) $10 online +fee, $12 at door; Children 12 and under free when with an adult
February 26	Cymbidium Society of America, San Gabriel Valley Branch	10am - 5pm	LA County Arboretum and Botanic Garden	More Info	Adm: $8, Students and Seniors $6, Children (5-12) $3, under 5 free
March 03	South Bay Orchid Society Spring Show and Sale	Show: 12pm - 5pm; Sales: 10am - 5pm	Torrance Cultural Arts Center	More Info	Admission: $5; Free Parking
March 04	Orchid Odyssey	10am.– 2pm	San Diego Zoo	More Info	The Zoo’s orchid greenhouse is open to the public.
March 04	South Bay Orchid Society Spring Show and Sale	10am - 5pm	Torrance Cultural Arts Center	More Info	Admission: $5; Free Parking
March 09	Annual San Diego County Orchid Society Spring Show and Orchid Sale- "Galaxy of Orchids"	3pm - 7pm	Scottish Rite Event Center San Diego	More Info	$7 Gen. Adm.; Weekend Pass $10Children under 12 Free
March 10	59th Annual Santa Clara Valley Orchid Society Show and Sale	9am-9pm	Westgate Mall	More Info	Free Admission; Sales Only
March 10	Annual San Diego County Orchid Society Spring Show and Orchid Sale- "Galaxy of Orchids"	9am - 6pm	Scottish Rite Event Center San Diego	More Info	$7 Gen. Adm.; Weekend Pass $10Children under 12 Free
March 10	AOS Pacific South Regional Judging	10am	The Huntington Library, Art Collections, and Botanical Gardens	More Info	Huntington Botanical Center, Lower Level
March 10	Spring Festival	9am-3pm	Mariposa Gardens	More Info
March 11	Annual San Diego County Orchid Society Spring Show and Orchid Sale- "Galaxy of Orchids"	10am - 4pm	Scottish Rite Event Center San Diego	More Info	$7 Gen. Adm.; Weekend Pass $10; Children under 12 Free; Dollar Off Coupon on Website
March 16	66th Annual Santa Barbara International Orchid Show	9am - 5pm	Earl Warren Showgrounds, Santa Barbara	More Info	$12 Gen. Adm., $10 Seniors and Students, Children age 12 and under - free
March 16	Orchid Odyssey	10am.– 2pm	San Diego Zoo	More Info	The Zoo’s orchid greenhouse is open to the public.
March 17	66th Annual Santa Barbara International Orchid Show	9am - 5pm	Earl Warren Showgrounds, Santa Barbara	More Info	$12 Gen. Adm., $10 Seniors and Students, Children age 12 and under - free
March 18	66th Annual Santa Barbara International Orchid Show	9am - 5pm	Earl Warren Showgrounds, Santa Barbara	More Info	$12 Gen. Adm., $10 Seniors and Students, Children age 12 and under - free
March 21	59th Annual Santa Clara Valley Orchid Society Show and Sale	9am-8pm	Westgate Mall	More Info	Free Admission to Sales and Show
March 30	Cymbidium Orchid Open House and Sale	9am - 5pm	Orchids by Art	More Info	Refreshments will be served. Call (818) 893-2987 for details
March 30	Preview Benefit - Central Coast Orchid Show	6:30pm - 9:30pm	South County Regional Center, Arroyo Grande	Call 805-929-5746 for further information.	Preview Tickets: $40 include Central Coast wines, gourmet hors d'oeuvres, live music, silent auction and awards presentation.
March 31	Central Coast Orchid Show & Sale: "Orchid Road Trip"	9am - 5pm	South County Regional Center, Arroyo Grande	More Info
March 31	Cymbidium Orchid Open House and Sale	9am - 5pm	Orchids by Art	More Info	Refreshments will be served. Call (818) 893-2987 for details
April 01	59th Annual Santa Clara Valley Orchid Society Show and Sale	9am-5pm	Westgate Mall	More Info	Free Admission to Sales and Show
April 01	Central Coast Orchid Show & Sale: "Orchid Road Trip"	10am - 5pm	South County Regional Center, Arroyo Grande	More Info
April 01	Cymbidium Orchid Open House and Sale	9am - 5pm	Orchids by Art	More Info	Refreshments will be served. Call (818) 893-2987 for details
April 04	San Fernando Valley Orchid Society Annual Auction	7pm - 10pm	Sepulveda Garden Center	More Info	Doors open 6:30pm
April 14	AOS Pacific South Regional Judging	10am	The Huntington Library, Art Collections, and Botanical Gardens	More Info	Huntington Botanical Center, Lower Level
April 14	Sacramento Orchid Society Spring Show	10am - 5pm	Scottish Rite Masonic Center, Sacramento	More Info	$6.00 at the Door, Children Free w/Adult, Free Parking
April 14	Spring Sale	9am-3pm	Mariposa Gardens	More Info
April 14	Tropical Plant Society of Modesto Show		Agnes Baptist Elementary School		Susan Wedegaertner (209)545-4732
April 15	Sacramento Orchid Society Spring Show	10am - 4pm	Scottish Rite Masonic Center, Sacramento	More Info	$6.00 at the Door, Children Free w/Adult, Free Parking
April 15	Tropical Plant Society of Modesto Show		Agnes Baptist Elementary School		Susan Wedegaertner (209)545-4732
April 20	Orchid Odyssey	10am.– 2pm	San Diego Zoo	More Info	The Zoo’s orchid greenhouse is open to the public.
April 21	Gold Coast Cymbidium Growers Show & Sale	10am - 4pm	Woodside Road United Methodist Church	More Info	Free Admission & Parking
May 05	Carmel Valley Garden Show	9am - 6pm	Hidden Valley Music Seminar	More Info
May 06	Carmel Valley Garden Show	9am - 4pm	Hidden Valley Music Seminar	More Info
May 12	AOS Pacific South Regional Judging	10am	The Huntington Library, Art Collections, and Botanical Gardens	More Info	Huntington Botanical Center, Lower Level
May 18	Orchid Odyssey	10am.– 2pm	San Diego Zoo	More Info	The Zoo’s orchid greenhouse is open to the public.
June 03	Orchid Odyssey	10am.– 2pm	San Diego Zoo	More Info	The Zoo’s orchid greenhouse is open to the public.
June 09	AOS Pacific South Regional Judging	10am	The Huntington Library, Art Collections, and Botanical Gardens	More Info	Huntington Botanical Center, Lower Level
June 15	Orchid Odyssey	10am.– 2pm	San Diego Zoo	More Info	The Zoo’s orchid greenhouse is open to the public.
July 07	Tenth Orchid Digest Speaker's Day: “ORCHID SALAD DAYS”		Huntington Gardens Botanical Center	More Info	Details to follow.
July 14	AOS Pacific South Regional Judging	10am	The Huntington Library, Art Collections, and Botanical Gardens	More Info	Huntington Botanical Center, Lower Level
July 20	Orchid Odyssey	10am.– 2pm	San Diego Zoo	More Info	The Zoo’s orchid greenhouse is open to the public.
July 21	San Diego County Orchid Society Summer Show In The Park	12:00pm - 5pm	Casa Del Prado, Balboa Park	More Info	Room 101 - Free Admission
July 22	San Diego County Orchid Society Summer Show In The Park	10am - 4pm	Casa Del Prado, Balboa Park	More Info	Room 101 - Free Admission
August 11	AOS Pacific South Regional Judging	10am	The Huntington Library, Art Collections, and Botanical Gardens	More Info	Huntington Botanical Center, Lower Level
August 17	Orchid Odyssey	10am.– 2pm	San Diego Zoo	More Info	The Zoo’s orchid greenhouse is open to the public.
September 08	AOS Pacific South Regional Judging	10am	The Huntington Library, Art Collections, and Botanical Gardens	More Info	Huntington Botanical Center, Lower Level
September 09	Orchid Odyssey	10am.– 2pm	San Diego Zoo	More Info	The Zoo’s orchid greenhouse is open to the public.
September 21	Orchid Odyssey	10am.– 2pm	San Diego Zoo	More Info	The Zoo’s orchid greenhouse is open to the public.
September 29	Fascination of Orchids	10am - 5pm	South Coast Plaza Village	More Info	Adm. and Parking Free
September 30	Fascination of Orchids	10am - 5pm	South Coast Plaza Village	More Info	Adm. and Parking Free
October 13	AOS Pacific South Regional Judging	10am	The Huntington Library, Art Collections, and Botanical Gardens	More Info	Huntington Botanical Center, Lower Level
October 19	Orchid Odyssey	10am.– 2pm	San Diego Zoo	More Info	The Zoo’s orchid greenhouse is open to the public.
October 22	San Diego County Orchid Society Fall Show In The Park	12:00pm - 5pm	Casa Del Prado, Balboa Park	More Info	Room 101 - Free Admission
October 23	San Diego County Orchid Society Fall Show In The Park	10am - 5:00pm	Casa Del Prado, Balboa Park	More Info	Room 101 - Free Admission
November 10	AOS Pacific South Regional Judging	10am	The Huntington Library, Art Collections, and Botanical Gardens	More Info	Huntington Botanical Center, Lower Level
November 16	Orchid Odyssey	10am.– 2pm	San Diego Zoo	More Info	The Zoo’s orchid greenhouse is open to the public.
December 02	Orchid Odyssey	10am.– 2pm	San Diego Zoo	More Info	The Zoo’s orchid greenhouse is open to the public.
December 08	AOS Pacific South Regional Judging	10am	The Huntington Library, Art Collections, and Botanical Gardens	More Info	Huntington Botanical Center, Lower Level
December 21	Orchid Odyssey	10am.– 2pm	San Diego Zoo	More Info	The Zoo’s orchid greenhouse is open to the public.

next year's ossc events

No more events are scheduled for this year.

next year's other california orchid events

Date	Event	Time	Location	More Info	Notes
January 12	AOS Pacific South Regional Judging	10am	The Huntington Library, Art Collections, and Botanical Gardens	More Info	Huntington Botanical Center, Lower Level
January 18	Orchid Odyssey	10am.– 2pm	San Diego Zoo	More Info	The Zoo’s orchid greenhouse is open to the public.
February 09	AOS Pacific South Regional Judging	10am	The Huntington Library, Art Collections, and Botanical Gardens	More Info	Huntington Botanical Center, Lower Level
February 15	Orchid Odyssey	10am.– 2pm	San Diego Zoo	More Info	The Zoo’s orchid greenhouse is open to the public.
March 03	Orchid Odyssey	10am.– 2pm	San Diego Zoo	More Info	The Zoo’s orchid greenhouse is open to the public.
March 09	AOS Pacific South Regional Judging	10am	The Huntington Library, Art Collections, and Botanical Gardens	More Info	Huntington Botanical Center, Lower Level
March 15	Orchid Odyssey	10am.– 2pm	San Diego Zoo	More Info	The Zoo’s orchid greenhouse is open to the public.
April 13	AOS Pacific South Regional Judging	10am	The Huntington Library, Art Collections, and Botanical Gardens	More Info	Huntington Botanical Center, Lower Level
April 19	Orchid Odyssey	10am.– 2pm	San Diego Zoo	More Info	The Zoo’s orchid greenhouse is open to the public.
May 11	AOS Pacific South Regional Judging	10am	The Huntington Library, Art Collections, and Botanical Gardens	More Info	Huntington Botanical Center, Lower Level
May 17	Orchid Odyssey	10am.– 2pm	San Diego Zoo	More Info	The Zoo’s orchid greenhouse is open to the public.
June 02	Orchid Odyssey	10am.– 2pm	San Diego Zoo	More Info	The Zoo’s orchid greenhouse is open to the public.
June 08	AOS Pacific South Regional Judging	10am	The Huntington Library, Art Collections, and Botanical Gardens	More Info	Huntington Botanical Center, Lower Level
June 21	Orchid Odyssey	10am.– 2pm	San Diego Zoo	More Info	The Zoo’s orchid greenhouse is open to the public.
July 13	AOS Pacific South Regional Judging	10am	The Huntington Library, Art Collections, and Botanical Gardens	More Info	Huntington Botanical Center, Lower Level
July 19	Orchid Odyssey	10am.– 2pm	San Diego Zoo	More Info	The Zoo’s orchid greenhouse is open to the public.
August 10	AOS Pacific South Regional Judging	10am	The Huntington Library, Art Collections, and Botanical Gardens	More Info	Huntington Botanical Center, Lower Level
August 16	Orchid Odyssey	10am.– 2pm	San Diego Zoo	More Info	The Zoo’s orchid greenhouse is open to the public.
September 08	Orchid Odyssey	10am.– 2pm	San Diego Zoo	More Info	The Zoo’s orchid greenhouse is open to the public.
September 14	AOS Pacific South Regional Judging	10am	The Huntington Library, Art Collections, and Botanical Gardens	More Info	Huntington Botanical Center, Lower Level
September 20	Orchid Odyssey	10am.– 2pm	San Diego Zoo	More Info	The Zoo’s orchid greenhouse is open to the public.
October 12	AOS Pacific South Regional Judging	10am	The Huntington Library, Art Collections, and Botanical Gardens	More Info	Huntington Botanical Center, Lower Level
October 18	Orchid Odyssey	10am.– 2pm	San Diego Zoo	More Info	The Zoo’s orchid greenhouse is open to the public.
November 09	AOS Pacific South Regional Judging	10am	The Huntington Library, Art Collections, and Botanical Gardens	More Info	Huntington Botanical Center, Lower Level
November 15	Orchid Odyssey	10am.– 2pm	San Diego Zoo	More Info	The Zoo’s orchid greenhouse is open to the public.
December 01	Orchid Odyssey	10am.– 2pm	San Diego Zoo	More Info	The Zoo’s orchid greenhouse is open to the public.
December 14	AOS Pacific South Regional Judging	10am	The Huntington Library, Art Collections, and Botanical Gardens	More Info	Huntington Botanical Center, Lower Level
December 20	Orchid Odyssey	10am.– 2pm	San Diego Zoo	More Info	The Zoo’s orchid greenhouse is open to the public.