BEGIN:VCALENDAR VERSION:2.0 PRODID:-//Triangle Events Hub//EN CALSCALE:GREGORIAN METHOD:PUBLISH BEGIN:VEVENT UID:event-27699@triangle-events DTSTAMP:20260609T194833Z DTSTART:20260515T220000Z DTEND:20260516T010000Z SUMMARY:60th Anniversary Gala DESCRIPTION: \;\nMay 15\, 2026\n\nBuy Tickets\nFrom protecting native plants to inspiring generations of visitors\, the Garden continues to g row because of you. Join us for an evening of celebration as we honor wh at we’ve accomplished and share our vision for the future: where science \, engagement\, and conservation come together with purpose and possibil ity.\nHonorary Chairs\nRitch &\; Susan Allison\nFrank &\; Ellen Pr octor\nMike &\; Melissa Raley\n\n \;\nGala Fundraising Focus\nHel p us enhance the Display Gardens with dynamic new outdoor educational di splays and engaging signage designed to inspire\, inform\, and elevate e very visitor’s experience. Your gifts will transform a walk through the Garden into a journey of discovery\, ensuring that every visitor gains a stronger connection to plants\, a deeper understanding of conservation\ , and a lasting sense of purpose.\n\nAuction Items\nWeekend get-away pac kage at Villa Pinea\nRelax in a mid-century modern home designed by arch itect Terry Waugh located in12-acres of forest on the edge of Chapel Hil l. This four-day/three-night package includes Carolina Performing Arts t ickets for two\, Carolina Basketball tickets for two\, a charcuterie boa rd for 6-8 people\, and spirits and brew from Mother Earth Brewing.\nLiv e like a Parisian on the Left Bank\nEnjoy a week-long stay in a charming Paris apartment located on Rue du Cherche Midi in the heart of the 6th arrondissement.  This Paris flat includes one bedroom and two bathrooms\ , with a double Murphy bed in the living room. It sleeps up to four peop le. Airfare not included.\nSculpture in the Garden package\nInvite your friends to join you on a small group (up to six people) studio tour and pottery demonstration by internationally-renowned Chatham County artist Mark Hewitt. This package also includes a Mark Hewitt vase\, a landscape consultation from Rachel’s Native Plants\, and a one-night stay at the Fearrington Inn among the native plant gardens of Fearrington Village.\n Birds and Botany in the Sandhills field trip \nGather 8-10 folks to foll ow New Hope Bird Alliance Director Tom Driscoll and American Botanist Br uce Sorrie for an exciting and educational day trip to see and learn abo ut the birds\, flora\, and fauna who call the Sandhills home. Picnic lun ch provided.\n \;\n\n \;\nPlanning Committee\nGail Perry\nJordan Barratt\nBetsy Bennett\nMay Bryan\nVirginia Buysse\nMelanie Christian\n Eliza Cook\nHelen Frankstone\nKim Fraser\nPat Holder\nKatherine Kopp\nMi a Pizzagalli\nSue Plambeck\nLiza Roberts\n\nEvent Hosts\nLongleaf\nAnne Harris\nAlice &\; John May\nFrank &\; Ellen Proctor\nMagnolia\nRit ch &\; Susan Allison\nRufus &\; Linda Edmisten\nGene &\; Pat Ho lder\nKate &\; Jeff Hedges\nJeff Mason\nSue &\; Charles Plambeck\n Jennifer &\; Al Runquist\nPhyllis Thomas &\; Alan Curtis\nDamon Wa itt\nSassafras\nBetsy &\; Walter Bennett\nMelanie &\; Lynch Christ ian\nBecky &\; Munroe Cobey\nCindy &\; Tom Cook\nRus &\; Dixie Hapgood\nNicholas &\; Amy Penwarden\nGail Perry &\; Bill Cobb\nMia Pizzagalli &\; Ken Shelton\nMike &\; Melissa Raley\nDogwood\nMike &\; Mary Andrews\nPaula Noell &\; Palmer Page\nSims Preston &\ ; Olympia Stone\nKader &\; Margaret Ramsey\nCarol Tresolini &\; To m Fiore\nFor information on becoming an Event Host see this link or cont act Stephen Keith at 919-962-9458.\nBuy Tickets\n\nSource: NC Botanical Garden\nhttps://ncbg.unc.edu/events/ LOCATION:The Barn at Fearrington Village\, 2000 Fearrington Village Cente r\, Pittsboro\, 27312 URL:https://ncbg.unc.edu/events/ END:VEVENT END:VCALENDAR