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Spring means warmer weather, new beginnings and spectacular seasonal events.

MARCH 09

APRIL

Create your own wooden cheese board at the board at the WOOD BURNING AND WOOD BURNING AND

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CHARCUTERIE workshop at Wonders of Wild-CHARCUTERIE workshop at Wonders of Wildlife (wondersofwildlife.org). Then, stick around life (wondersofwildlife.org). Then, stick around while 417 Charcuterie teaches you how to while 417 Charcuterie teaches you how to arrange your favorite treats for your next party. arrange your favorite treats for your next party.

The Spring eld Art Museum's ART IN BLOOM fundraiser returns and features The Spring eld Art Museum's ART IN BLOOM fundraiser returns and features 29 works of botanical art from local fl orist. Get works of botanical art from local fl orist. Get tickets for the April preview party, or oin one tickets for the April preview party, or oin one of the other events happening through May , of the other events happening through May , including free public viewing, a plant pop-up including free public viewing, a plant pop-up sale, fl oral arranging workshops and kid-friendly sale, fl oral arranging workshops and kid-friendly fl oral-inspired art creation.

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MAY 07–08

Stock up on goodies for your garden at

the annual MASTER GARDENER AND 30 GARDEN SOCIETY PLANT SALE outside Mizumoto Japanese Stroll Garden (parkboard. org). Find annuals, perennials, veggies, herbs, shrubs, trees and more.

MARCH 09

Practice for the next event you plan to host by attending the COCKTAIL & ARRANGEMENT WORKSHOP at Fleur Floral Studio (fl eurfl oralstudio.com). ou'll learn to make an Averna Cobbler craft cocktail down the block at The Royal, then head back to Fleur to build a seasonal arrangement to take home.

19—20 Add a little beauty to your home by searching for the perfect potted fl ower at the Spring eld

Orchid Society's ORCHID SHOW AND SALE (parkboard.org/botanical). See the rare orchids on display at the Spring eld Botanical Gardens and shop for one to take home.

20 It's the FIRST DAY OF SPRING! Celebrate the warm weather and increasing daylight by starting to plan your outdoor space at home. Now's the time to get a ump on those gardening and outdoor living pro ects that will make your spring and summer nights a blast.

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MAY

07 MOTHER'S DAY MARKET at Scho eld Gray (facebook.com/schofi eld.gray). This beautiful hub of antiques and locally made items from 417-land vendors hosts seasonal markets, and this month is all for the moms. Head over for home décor inspo in a peaceful setting.

07—08 Stroll the booths at ARTSFEST on Spring eld s Historic Walnut Street (springfi eldartsfest. org) to nd new d cor for your home. The outdoor uried art show features artists and crafters from across the region and draws , guests.

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RICH WITH HISTORY After completing an extensive renovation, one-of-a-kind art now fills the 0 craftsman handler arlson and her husband call home.