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BSSF General meetings are on the second Thursday of the month at 7:30pm. The members’ workshop is the following Thursday, 3rd Thursday of the month at 7pm. BSSF Board meetings are held on the Fourth Monday at 7pm. All of the meetings occur in the Hall of Flowers (Strybing Arboretum) at the corner of Ninth Ave and Lincoln Way. Enter through the parking lot at Tenth Ave and Lincoln and walk along the south side of the building to the club room.
by AlisonJanuary 12, 2011 Meeting - John Boyce on Oaks
Jan 3rd: This is a great opportunity to tune up your knowledge about oaks. From styling to maintenance, John will discuss everything you need to know, and you will gain a invaluable insight based on practical experience he has developed over many years. There will be a demonstration using an oak from John’s collection read more »
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by AlisonDecember 8, 2011 Holiday Party
Dec 8th: It’s party time and you and a guest are invited to join in the fun on December 8, from 7.00 pm onwards in the recreation Room at the Hall of Flowers. We hold this event annually to raise money for the Curator’s fund at the Bonsai Garden at Lake Merritt.
To make the event go with a swing we need your help. Please sign up to volunteer and donate raffle items at the next workshop, or let us know how you will help: Tim Kong (Raffle/food/raffle ticket sales), Bernard Marque (cleanup), Diana Lum (setup, table decorations)... read more »
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by AlisonOctober 13 General Meeting - All About Wiring
Oct 3rd: Even if you think you know all about wiring and how to do it well, you shouldn’t miss this opportunity to raise your knowledge and skills to a new height. John Doig is one of the best wirers! No matter how many wires and number of branches on a tree, John can always ensure that no wires are crossed and the tree looks immaculate.
Bring a tree to wire and get down to some serious work. You’ll take home a better tree... read more »
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by AlisonSeptember 8, 2011 Auction
Aug 17th: Come to the annual auction and buy quality plant material and bonsai supplies at great prices. This is a great opportunity to donate your cherished bonsai materials and help raise funds for the club. Bring donations between 6.30-7pm and enjoy the preview with refreshments from 7pm onwards. The auction starts promptly at 7.30pm. See you there read more »
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by AlisonAugust 11, 2011 General Meeting - Pest Control
Jul 27th: Our August General Meeting will highlight pest control. There will be a presentation by Gus Broucaret of the Horticultural Department of SF City College, as well as an opportunity for the audience to ask questions and bring samples/photos of any pest problem for identification. Please ensure the samples (no trees please) are bagged for inspection read more »
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by John EdwardsJuly 14, 2011 General Meeting - Your special bonsai
Jul 15th: At the July general meeting of BSSF on Thursday July 14, beginning at 7:30 pm we are asking all members who plan to attend to bring a tree they are developing and be prepared to discuss it with club members. This could be a tree in any stage of development. The important thing is to share your vision for where you would like to take it going forward and invite comments from fellow club members. This will be a more informal meeting in which all attending can participate... read more »
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by AlisonJune 16, 2011 3rd Thursday Workshop
Jun 16th: Bring along your trees and tools and get help and advice with care and maintenance read more »
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by AlisonMarch 10 General Meeting with Ryan Neal
Mar 10th: Join us for an exciting evening with this engaging bonsai artist who studied for 5 years in Japan with Mr. Masahiko Kimura. Ryan Neal was the headliner for the 2010 GSBF Bonsai Convention and continues to delight audiences with his knowledge and expert styling of bonsai. Session starts at 7.30 p.m. and ends with a special raffle of the demo tree read more »
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