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KOREAN WAR MEMORIAL, DEDICATION OF ANIMALS OF THE WORLD

WHEN: Kids must be registered today for parade and “guess the animal” contest; memorial 5 p.m. Feb. 16 WHERE: The Museum of History in Granite, Felicity, Calif. GOING ON: The 21st anniversary of USMC Korean War memorial remembrance of Chosin; dedication of the granite monuments animals of the world 5:30 p.m., with a children’s parade with toy animals; “animal flag” by parachute provides answer to children’s contest; prizes to children; refreshments INFO: To register children, visit http://bit.ly/Animalsoftheworld beautiful garden and watching local artists at work. Artists will also have artwork for sale; from glass art to jewelry and acrylic paintings to scratch art,” said Mary Milstead, MGM club co-president.

When asked how the garden began, Elizabeth Moody, MGM Garden Club member, explained that Don Howell, extension agent for the Cooperative Extension Office, envisioned a demonstration garden that would show the public what would grow successfully in Yuma. Barry Beckett continued Howell’s vision when he took over as extension agent.

With the help of Evergreen Nursery and Highway Nursery, Moody Garden became a reality, located at 2200 W. 28th St., off of Avenue B. The garden was named in honor of Elizabeth’s late husband, Robert J. Moody, an extension agent in Yuma.

In 2002, MGM Garden Club was begun to maintain the garden; and today, the group continues keeping the garden looking beautiful for the public to enjoy.

“It’s very relaxing to enjoy our beautiful weather while walking through the garden.” Milstead said. “It is a wonderful spot for parents to bring their kids to let them explore and drive the big, green tractor. Our looping sidewalk around the garden’s perimeter is perfect for taking a short walk, and there are benches to sit and rest

JOIN MGM GARDEN CLUB

If you are interested in tending the Robert J. Moody Demonstration Garden, MGM Garden Club meets each Tuesday morning around 9 a.m. to weed, water and visit with club members. When it comes to working in the garden, club members pick a day and time that works best for them. With such a flexible schedule, people who work 9 to 5 can tend the garden any weekend or weekday after 5 p.m. that they wish.

The club’s business meeting is held the last Tuesday of the month at the Cooperative Extension conference room, right across from Moody Garden. The meeting begins at 9 a.m.

Join MGM Garden Club and meet new friends who also enjoy being outdoors and maintaining Yuma’s botanical garden.

along the way.”

During Art in the Garden, garden clubs will have plants for sale along with decorative bird houses created by Pecan Grove Garden Club members and African violets grown by Yuma Orchid and African Violet Society president, Rod Hartleib.

Pavers can be purchased and engraved to honor a special birthday, anniversary, or other occasion.

The pavers are installed in the garden’s walkways. Yuma’s flute circle, led by Ellen Gardner and Cathy Reeves, will play during the event.

Come join the fun at Art in the Garden held on Feb. 23 and watch our talented artists at work.

Happy gardening.