upcoming event
President's Banquet set for March 21 at Hobbs Hall in kent
DATE/TIME: Saturday, March 21, 2026, at 12 noon; lunch buffet at 12:30 p.m.
LOCATION: Hobbs Hall, 217 N. Mantua St., Kent
ON THE DINNER MENU Parmesan Crusted Chicken, Three Cheese Macaroni, Green Beans Almondine, Brown Sugar Glazed Carrots, House Salad, Rolls & Butter, Cake, Water and Iced Tea. You are welcome to BYOB for alternative
drinks, including wine, beer or any other favorite “celebratory” beverages.
COST & RESERVATION The luncheon is $30 per person, cash or check at the door. Your club caller will be in touch to ask for your RSVP. Please respond promptly. You can also RSVP right now: email BackyardPest@gmail.com.
ABOUT THE BANQUET
The equinox arrives at 10:46 am on March 20, and the next day — Saturday, March 21 — The Garden Club of Kent celebrates the arrival of spring at the President's Banquet. This year's theme is "Flowers Bring Harmony to Life."
Members will enjoy a delicious buffet lunch, and then President Melissa Davis and Vice President Rick Strebler will announce recipients of the Horticulture, Service and Lifetime Achievement Awards and Awards of Achievement. The winner of the 2025 Paul and Leah Hauser Beautification Award will also be announced. In addition, three members who passed away in 2025 will be memorialized: Doris Aeschliman, Hal Hall and Bruce Vasbinder.