Milo Garden Club news

MILO — Jaunty tunes and a nature-themed game were highlights of the February meeting of Milo Garden Club. Member Ethel Ann Russell sang several songs before introducing the game she created using lyrics from “Color of the Wind” from the animated “Pocahontas” movie. Members found more than 18 references to nature within the song. Those who found the most received prizes.

Continuing the musical entertainment, Eben DeWitt, husband of member Joanne DeWitt, played several lively tunes on the piano. The first was “Happy Birthday” in honor of two members, Terry Brown and Gini Foss, who were celebrating that day. His finale was “Hello Dolly!” with dancing accompaniment by member Bev Martell, playing Dolly herself!

Before the fun, a light luncheon was provided, featuring cucumber sandwiches and chocolate-covered strawberries as well as other delectable treats.

The business meeting focused on future plans and planting. On Feb. 25 garden club members will meet the BearCats. This has become an annual after-school tradition which takes place at Milo Elementary School, where the BearCats, SAD 41 elementary students, meet. In addition to providing cups, dirt and seeds, club members offer guidance to youngsters, showing them how to plant and care for their flower or vegetable.

Planning for the Black Fly Festival in June was also discussed at the meeting. This event is a Milo tradition and usually held the first Saturday in June. Milo Garden Club has taken part in the festival for a number of years. First with flower adorned floats then more recently, with a booth at the vendor fair along the Sebec River at Veterans Memorial Park. Besides gardening information flowers will be given away. 

The next Milo Garden Club meeting is scheduled for Tuesday, March 10 at 1 p.m. at the Kiwanis Building, 15 Harris Pond Road behind NAPA on outer Park Street in Milo. The meeting is open to the public from any community. For more information, please call 207-943-2400.