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this year's ossc events

DateEventTimeLocationMore InfoNotes
September 11Annual Picnic11:00am - 3:00pmNorman's OrchidsMore InfoMust sign up in advance with OSSC 2nd VP
September 25Orchid Species Study Group 1:00pmTBDMore Info 
October 04OSSC Board Meeting7pmTBD Dessert Only
October 11Monthly Meeting7:30pmBurbankMore InfoSpkr: Alfred Hockenmaier on “Mounted Orchids”
October 14Preview Party - Southland Orchid Show5:30pmThe Huntington Library, Art Collections, and Botanical GardensMore InfoTickets: Reserved through your society. Hors 'd oeuvres, no host bar, early vendor sales, and Awards Ceremony
October 15Orchid Growers Conference Day12:30pm - 5pmThe Huntington Library, Art Collections, and Botanical GardensMore InfoAdmission is with your orchid society badge.
October 15Southland Orchid Show12am - 4:30pm ; Gates close 6pmThe Huntington Library, Art Collections, and Botanical GardensMore InfoAdults: $15 ($20 Weekends), Seniors (age 65+): $12 ($15 Weekends), Students (age 12-18, or with student ID): $10, Youth (age 5-11): $6, Children under 5: Free. Admission includes access to all of Huntington Gardens, Art Galleries, and Library.
October 16Orchid Species Study Group 1:00pmTBDMore Info 
October 16Southland Orchid Show10:30am - 4:30pm ; Gates close 6pmThe Huntington Library, Art Collections, and Botanical GardensMore InfoAdults: $15 ($20 Weekends), Seniors (age 65+): $12 ($15 Weekends), Students (age 12-18, or with student ID): $10, Youth (age 5-11): $6, Children under 5: Free. Admission includes access to all of Huntington Gardens, Art Galleries, and Library.
October 17Southland Orchid Show10:30am - 4:30pm ; Gates close 6pmThe Huntington Library, Art Collections, and Botanical GardensMore InfoAdults: $15 ($20 Weekends), Seniors (age 65+): $12 ($15 Weekends), Students (age 12-18, or with student ID): $10, Youth (age 5-11): $6, Children under 5: Free. Admission includes access to all of Huntington Gardens, Art Galleries, and Library.
November 08Monthly Meeting7:30pmBurbankMore InfoSpkr: Peter Lin on “The Three A’s of the Orchid World: Angraecum, Aerangis and Aeranthes”
November 20Orchid Species Study Group 1:00pmTBDMore Info 
December 13Annual Holiday Party7:30pmBurbankMore InfoPot luck dinner, gift exchange, toy drive
December 18Orchid Species Study Group 1:00pmTBDMore Info 

other california orchid events this year

DateEventTimeLocationMore InfoNotes
September 11AOS Pacific South Regional Judging10amThe Huntington Library, Art Collections, and Botanical GardensMore InfoHuntington Botanical Center, Lower Level
September 11San Francisco Orchid Society "Orchids in the Park"10am - 5pmHall of FlowersMore InfoGeneral Admission: $3
September 12San Francisco Orchid Society "Orchids in the Park"10am - 5pmHall of FlowersMore InfoGeneral Admission: $3
September 17Orchid Odyssey10am.– 2pmSan Diego ZooMore InfoThe Zoo’s orchid greenhouse is open to the public.
September 18South Bay Orchid Society Show11am - 5pm; Sales start 8amSouth Coast Botanic GardenMore InfoGen'l Admission $8, Seniors $6; Children (5-12) $3; Children (4 years and under) Free
September 19South Bay Orchid Society Show9am - 5pmSouth Coast Botanic GardenMore InfoGen'l Admission $8, Seniors $6; Children (5-12) $3; Children (4 years and under) Free
September 25Fascination of Orchids10am - 5pmSouth Coast Plaza VillageMore InfoAdm. and Parking Free
September 26Fascination of Orchids10am - 5pmSouth Coast Plaza VillageMore InfoAdm. and Parking Free
October 01San Diego International Orchid Fair, 16th Annual Orchid Show and Orchid Sale1pm - 5pmSan Diego Botanic Garden, EncinitasMore InfoAdmission: $12; Seniors, Students and Active Military $8; Children (3-12) $6, (2 & under) Free; Parking $2
October 02Morongo Basin Orchid Festival Gubler OrchidsMore Info 
October 02San Diego International Orchid Fair, 16th Annual Orchid Show and Orchid Sale9am - 5pmSan Diego Botanic Garden, EncinitasMore InfoAdmission: $12; Seniors, Students and Active Military $8; Children (3-12) $6, (2 & under) Free; Parking $2
October 03Morongo Basin Orchid Festival Gubler OrchidsMore Info 
October 03San Diego International Orchid Fair, 16th Annual Orchid Show and Orchid Sale9am - 4pmSan Diego Botanic Garden, EncinitasMore InfoAdmission: $12; Seniors, Students and Active Military $8; Children (3-12) $6, (2 & under) Free; Parking $2
October 09AOS Pacific South Regional Judging10amThe Huntington Library, Art Collections, and Botanical GardensMore InfoHuntington Botanical Center, Lower Level
October 10So Cal Orchid Species Society Annual Orchid Auction1pm Preview; 2pm AuctionPlacentia Public LibraryMore InfoFeaturing species & hybrids
October 14Preview Party - Southland Orchid Show5:30pmThe Huntington Library, Art Collections, and Botanical GardensMore InfoTickets: Reserved through your society. Hors 'd oeuvres, no host bar, early vendor sales, and Awards Ceremony
October 15Orchid Growers Conference Day12:30pm - 5pmThe Huntington Library, Art Collections, and Botanical GardensMore InfoAdmission is with your orchid society badge.
October 15Orchid Odyssey10am.– 2pmSan Diego ZooMore InfoThe Zoo’s orchid greenhouse is open to the public.
October 15Southland Orchid Show12am - 4:30pm ; Gates close 6pmThe Huntington Library, Art Collections, and Botanical GardensMore InfoAdults: $15 ($20 Weekends), Seniors (age 65+): $12 ($15 Weekends), Students (age 12-18, or with student ID): $10, Youth (age 5-11): $6, Children under 5: Free. Admission includes access to all of Huntington Gardens, Art Galleries, and Library.
October 16Southland Orchid Show10:30am - 4:30pm ; Gates close 6pmThe Huntington Library, Art Collections, and Botanical GardensMore InfoAdults: $15 ($20 Weekends), Seniors (age 65+): $12 ($15 Weekends), Students (age 12-18, or with student ID): $10, Youth (age 5-11): $6, Children under 5: Free. Admission includes access to all of Huntington Gardens, Art Galleries, and Library.
October 17Southland Orchid Show10:30am - 4:30pm ; Gates close 6pmThe Huntington Library, Art Collections, and Botanical GardensMore InfoAdults: $15 ($20 Weekends), Seniors (age 65+): $12 ($15 Weekends), Students (age 12-18, or with student ID): $10, Youth (age 5-11): $6, Children under 5: Free. Admission includes access to all of Huntington Gardens, Art Galleries, and Library.
October 23San Diego County Orchid Society Fall Show In The Park11:30pm - 5pmCasa Del Prado, Balboa ParkMore InfoRoom 101 - Free Admission
October 24San Diego County Orchid Society Fall Show In The Park9am - 4:30pmCasa Del Prado, Balboa ParkMore InfoRoom 101 - Free Admission
November 0651th Annual Fall Santa Barbara Orchid Estate Open House8am - 5pmSanta Barbara Orchid EstateMore InfoSilent Auction, Laelia anceps Parade, $7.50 Specials & more!
November 0751th Annual Fall Santa Barbara Orchid Estate Open House9am - 4pmSanta Barbara Orchid EstateMore InfoSilent Auction, Laelia anceps Parade, $7.50 Specials & more!
November 13AOS Pacific South Regional Judging10amThe Huntington Library, Art Collections, and Botanical GardensMore InfoHuntington Botanical Center, Lower Level
November 19Orchid Odyssey10am.– 2pmSan Diego ZooMore InfoThe Zoo’s orchid greenhouse is open to the public.
November 27Orchid Society of Santa Barbara Fall Show and Sale10am - 5pmSanta Barbara Museum of Natural HistoryMore InfoMuseum Admission: Adults $10, Children & Seniors $7, Kids (3-12) $6, Infants (under 3) Free.
November 27Orchid Society of Santa Barbara Fall Show and Sale10am - 5pmSanta Barbara Museum of Natural HistoryMore InfoMuseum Admission: Adults $10, Children & Seniors $7, Kids (3-12) $6, Infants (under 3) Free.
November 28Orchid Society of Santa Barbara Fall Show and Sale10am - 3pmSanta Barbara Museum of Natural HistoryMore InfoMuseum Admission: Adults $10, Children & Seniors $7, Kids (3-12) $6, Infants (under 3) Free.
November 28Orchid Society of Santa Barbara Fall Show and Sale10am - 3pmSanta Barbara Museum of Natural HistoryMore InfoMuseum Admission: Adults $10, Children & Seniors $7, Kids (3-12) $6, Infants (under 3) Free.
December 04Casa de las Orquideas Open House10am - 4pmEncinitas, CAMore Info 
December 04Rudvalis Orchids Open House9am - 3pmEncinitas, CA Call 760 - 438 - 2121 for more info
December 04Sunset Valley Orchids Open House10am - 4pmVista, CAMore Info 
December 05Casa de las Orquideas Open House10am - 4pmEncinitas, CAMore Info 
December 05Rudvalis Orchids Open House9am - 3pmEncinitas, CA Call 760 - 438 - 2121 for more info
December 05Sunset Valley Orchids Open House10am - 4pmVista, CAMore Info 
December 11AOS Pacific South Regional Judging10amThe Huntington Library, Art Collections, and Botanical GardensMore InfoHuntington Botanical Center, Lower Level
December 17Orchid Odyssey10am.– 2pmSan Diego ZooMore InfoThe Zoo’s orchid greenhouse is open to the public.

next year's ossc events

DateEventTimeLocationMore InfoNotes
January 10Monthly Meeting7:30pmBurbankMore Info 
February 14Monthly Meeting7:30pmBurbankMore Info 
March 14Monthly Meeting7:30pmBurbankMore Info 
April 11Monthly Meeting7:30pmBurbankMore Info 
May 09Monthly Meeting7:30pmBurbankMore Info 
July 11Monthly Meeting7:30pmBurbankMore Info 
August 08Monthly Meeting7:30pmBurbankMore Info 
October 10Monthly Meeting7:30pmBurbankMore Info 
November 14Monthly Meeting7:30pmBurbankMore Info 

next year's other california orchid events

DateEventTimeLocationMore InfoNotes
January 08AOS Pacific South Regional Judging10amThe Huntington Library, Art Collections, and Botanical GardensMore InfoHuntington Botanical Center, Lower Level
February 12AOS Pacific South Regional Judging10amThe Huntington Library, Art Collections, and Botanical GardensMore InfoHuntington Botanical Center, Lower Level
March 1266th Annual Santa Barbara International Orchid Show9am - 5pmEarl Warren Showgrounds, Santa BarbaraMore Info$12 Gen. Adm., $10 Seniors and Students, Children age 12 and under - free
March 12AOS Pacific South Regional Judging10amThe Huntington Library, Art Collections, and Botanical GardensMore InfoHuntington Botanical Center, Lower Level
March 1366th Annual Santa Barbara International Orchid Show9am - 5pmEarl Warren Showgrounds, Santa BarbaraMore Info$12 Gen. Adm., $10 Seniors and Students, Children age 12 and under - free
March 1466th Annual Santa Barbara International Orchid Show9am - 5pmEarl Warren Showgrounds, Santa BarbaraMore Info$12 Gen. Adm., $10 Seniors and Students, Children age 12 and under - free
April 09AOS Pacific South Regional Judging10amThe Huntington Library, Art Collections, and Botanical GardensMore InfoHuntington Botanical Center, Lower Level
May 14AOS Pacific South Regional Judging10amThe Huntington Library, Art Collections, and Botanical GardensMore InfoHuntington Botanical Center, Lower Level
June 11AOS Pacific South Regional Judging10amThe Huntington Library, Art Collections, and Botanical GardensMore InfoHuntington Botanical Center, Lower Level
July 09AOS Pacific South Regional Judging10amThe Huntington Library, Art Collections, and Botanical GardensMore InfoHuntington Botanical Center, Lower Level
August 13AOS Pacific South Regional Judging10amThe Huntington Library, Art Collections, and Botanical GardensMore InfoHuntington Botanical Center, Lower Level
September 10AOS Pacific South Regional Judging10amThe Huntington Library, Art Collections, and Botanical GardensMore InfoHuntington Botanical Center, Lower Level
October 08AOS Pacific South Regional Judging10amThe Huntington Library, Art Collections, and Botanical GardensMore InfoHuntington Botanical Center, Lower Level
November 12AOS Pacific South Regional Judging10amThe Huntington Library, Art Collections, and Botanical GardensMore InfoHuntington Botanical Center, Lower Level
December 10AOS Pacific South Regional Judging10amThe Huntington Library, Art Collections, and Botanical GardensMore InfoHuntington Botanical Center, Lower Level
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