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BEWARE OF CYMBIDIUM ORCHID SCAMMERS & HACKERS!



There are Facebook pages and Marketplace, showing cymbidium photos, for a cheap $25 - 30 price, while the current market is higher. I was trying to track down these "steals", and in the end she said i had to prepay her a minimum of $75 BEFORE I could come to her to pick out plants.

I said, "Usually people arrive at where the vendors sell their plants, pick what they want, and THEN pay her CASH (if that was what she wanted), and carry away their plants. No need to ship them.

The person in the photo to the right FB messaged me recently out of the clear blue. I won't be burnt twice. Besides, the photos they used are generic cymbidium photos. Organized orchid sales or auctions have darker reds and oranges, unique, one of a kind orchids.

The orchid societies or individuals holding greenhouse sales listed on THIS Orchid Events Calendar, are reputable persons or groups where i have purchased plants before, safely.





Two prevalent scams

1) Facebook pages advertising to sell plants, but you have to prepay them monies BEFORE they will ship you the desirable plant. But then they ghost you afterwards, and there is no way you can claim the money back, or attach them.

2) Buyer agrees to buy plants, but instructs their credit card company to cancel the payment on their purchase AFTER they received your plants. Oftentimes, they say they will pay you a higher price, if you will ship them the plants for free. I know of orchid societies, where the person received their plants, and THEN had their credit card company cancel the sale.


Here is a link to a FB discussion page on plant scammers www.facebook.com/groups/1267652413609422



ORCHID EVENTS OF THE SAN FRANCISCO BAY AREA
(And Beyond)



Marin Orchid Society IN-PERSON & Online Meeting


Fourth Tuesday of the Month
November 28, 2023, 6:30 PM

Annual Member Show & Tell





Normally, Meetings are held on the 4th Tuesday of the month, 6:30 – 9:30 pm, at the San Rafael Corporate Center, Tamalpais Room, 750 Lindaro Street, San Rafael, CA. When they are doing Online Zoom Meetings, you may wish to request a link to their online meetings by emailing to marin.orchids@gmail.com.

  • Members' Orchid Plants Show & Tell
  • Guest Lecture and Slideshow & Presentation

Face masks are recommended in all public settings, for yours and others safety reasons.


www.marinorchidsociety.com, and their Facebook page at www.facebook.com/MarinOrchidSociety .



Carmel Orchid Society IN-PERSON Meeting


First Monday of the Month
December 4, 2023, 6:30 pm




IN- PERSON Meetings on the 1st Monday, this month at 6:30 PM. Last time they met at the Community Services District Building, next to the Pebble Beach Fire Station at 3101 Forest Lake Road, Pebble Beach, CA (Lopez and Wildcat Canyon Roads). Just tell the gate guard you are coming to the meeting and pay No entry fee for Pebble Beach. Previously they had been meeting at the Community Church of the Monterey Peninsula, 4590 Carmel Valley Road, Carmel.


Face masks are recommended in all public settings, for yours and others safety reasons.

  • Members' Orchid Plants Show & Tell
  • Guest Lecture and Slideshow / Presentation

www.carmelorchidsociety.org/, and on Facebook at

www.facebook.com/groups/carmelorchidsociety/


Orchid Plant Judging of the Pacific Central Judging Center of the American Orchid Society


First Tuesday of the Month
December 5, 2023, 6:30 PM
San Francisco, CA




IN-PERSON Judging of your orchid plants on the 1st Tuesday of the Month. To enter your plant, BRING it at 6:30 PM to The San Francisco County Fair Building (Hall of Flowers), 1199 9th Avenue, San Francisco, CA (in Golden Gate Park, just off Lincoln Way).
Face masks are recommended in all public settings, for yours and others safety reasons.
For more info contact Chaunie Langland at chaunieaos@gmail.com. Their website is www.paccentraljc.org on Facebook at www.facebook.com/PacificCentralJudging


San Francisco Orchid Society IN-PERSON AND ONLINE ZOOM Meeting


First Tuesday of the Month
December 5, 2023, Doors Open at 6pm

Annual Member Holiday Party
Kokedama Workshop with orchids by Lauren and Alberto from Plant'd




IN-PERSON AND ZOOM Online Meeting the 1st Tuesday of the month. They meet at The San Francisco County Fair Building (Hall of Flowers), 1199 9th Avenue, San Francisco, CA (in Golden Gate Park, just off Lincoln Way).


Face masks are recommended in all public settings, for yours and others safety reasons.


The Zoom link to the meeting is now in the newsletter below the speakers photo on the Home page of their website.

  • Members' Potluck Dinner and Share Food
  • Guest Lecture and Slideshow / Presentation

www.orchidsanfrancisco.org/ and www.facebook.com/SFOrchidSociety/.



Santa Clara Valley Orchid Society IN-PERSON Orchid Meeting



First Wednesday of the Month
December 6, 2023, 6 pm

Holiday Party and Potluck Dinner





LIVE IN-PERSON Orchid Meeting. They meet at the American Legion Building in Willow Glen, at 1504 Minnesota Avenue, San Jose, CA 95125.
Face masks are recommended in all public settings, for yours and others safety reasons.Members Potluck and Share FoodOrchid Games and White Elephant Gift ExchangeOrchid Auction---------------------------------------------------------------------Questions? Email Sandi Fox at foxsandi@yahoo.com and on Facebook at www.facebook.com/Santa-Clara-Valley-Orchid-Society-179637966053 .


California Sierra Nevada Judging Center
IN-PERSON Orchid Judging


First Wednesday of the Month
December 6, 2023, 7 pm
Sacramento, CA




They meet alongside the Sacramento Orchid Society Meeting time, at the Odd Fellow's Hall, 1831 Howe Avenue, Sacramento, CA 95825.

Questions, email them to Lynne Murrell at lynne.murrell@outlook.com .


Face masks are recommended in all public settings, for yours and others safety reasons.


Check them out at www.csnjc.org or on Facebook at www.facebook.com/California-Sierra-Nevada-Judging-Center-104769679585467/



Sacramento Orchid Society IN-PERSON Orchid Meeting Open to Everyone


First Wednesday of the Month
December 6, 2023, 5:30 pm

Holiday Potluck




​LIVE IN-PERSON Orchid Meeting. They meet at the Odd Fellow's Hall, 1831 Howe Avenue, Sacramento, CA 95825.

  • Concurrent Orchid Judging by the California Sierra Nevada Judging Center in the Same Location at 7pm
  • Members' Orchid Plants Show & Tell
  • Guest Lecturer and Slideshow / Presentation, most times
  • Member Sale of Plants and Supplies

Face masks are recommended in all public settings, for yours and others safety reasons.


www.sacramentoorchids.org , or on Facebook www.facebook.com/sacramentoorchids.



Diablo View Orchid Society IN-PERSON & ZOOM Meeting


1st Thursday of the Month
December 7, 2023, 6PM
Holiday Potluck & Gift Exchange




This event is a unique day, to be held at the Pleasant Hill Community Center, 320 Civic Drive Pleasant Hill, CA 94523. Usually they meet the 2nd Thursday of the Month, 7pm at the Contra Costa Water District Building Board Room located at 1331 Concord Avenue, Concord, CA. (This is a Live event, so no link to their ZOOM Meeting, where you would email Diane Bond at bonddiane9@gmail.com).

Face masks are recommended in all public settings, for yours and others safety reasons.

www.dvos.org or on Facebook at
www.facebook.com/groups/1688682468073346



Santa Cruz Orchid Society IN-PERSON Meeting


Second Friday of the Month
December 8, 2023, 7pm

Members Holiday Party & Gift Exchange




​IN-PERSON Meetings are on the 2nd Friday of the Month, at The Live Oak Grange Hall, 1900 17th Avenue, Santa Cruz, CA 95062. For more info, contact the Santa Cruz Orchid Society at cjw_online@baymoon.com.Members' Orchid Plants Show & TellThere may be Member Plants for SaleFace masks are recommended in all public settings, for yours and others safety reasons.
www.santacruzorchidsociety.org on Facebook www.facebook.com/scorchidsociety .


Golden Gate Cymbidium Society IN-PERSON Holiday Potluck Lunch


Special Date
December 10, 2023, Sunday 11am - 3pm

Members Holiday Potluck Lunch




The Society will meet for a Potluck Lunch at one of our Members' Home. To join as a new member and attend this Luncheon, please email at least 48 Hours Before the Event to GoldenGateCymbidiumSociety@yahoo.com or text 408.316.0677.

  • Members' Orchid Plants Show & Tell
  • Members Bring Food for Potluck Lunch
  • Members' Orchid Plant Exchange

Face masks are recommended in all public settings, for yours and others safety reasons.


www.GoldenGateCymbidiumSociety.org, or Facebook www.facebook.com/GoldGateCymbidiumSociety .



Sonoma County Orchid Society IN-PERSON and Online Zoom Meeting


Second Tuesday of the Month
December 12, 2023, 6:30pm




Normally, meetings are the 2nd Tuesday of the Month held at the Santa Rosa Veterans Memorial Building, 1351 Maple Avenue, Santa Rosa, CA 95404. For more info or to ask for a Zoom Link to their meetings, email scos501@sonic.net.


Face masks are recommended in all public settings, for yours and others safety reasons.

  • Members' Orchid Plants Show & Tell
  • Guest Lecturer and Slideshow / Presentation
  • There may be Member Plants for Sale

www.SonomaOrchids.com and www.facebook.com/Sonoma-County-Orchid-Society-603771413040294



Napa Valley Orchid Society IN-PERSON Meeting


Second Wednesday of the Month
December 13, 2023, 6:00 PM Doors Open

Members Holiday Party





They meet the 2nd Wednesday of the Month. At the Napa Senior Center, 1500 Jefferson St, Napa, CA 94559.


Face masks are recommended in all public settings, for yours and others safety reasons.

  • Members' Potluck and Share Food
  • There may be Member Plants for Sale

www.nv-os.org



Gold Coast Cymbidium Society and Peninsula Orchid Society IN-PERSON Meeting


Third Friday of the Month
December 15, 2023, Doors Open 6 pm
Alan Koch, Gold Country Orchids will speak on
"Unusual Cattleyas"




IN-PERSON Meetings are held at the San Mateo Garden Center, 605 Parkside Way, San Mateo, CA 94403, normally start at 7 PM. ​


Face masks are recommended in all public settings, for yours and others safety reasons.

www.GoldCoastCymbidiumSociety.org/, on Facebook at www.facebook.com/groups/488674388537627



Peninsula Orchid Society and the Gold Coast Cymbidium Society JOINT IN-PERSON & ONLINE ZOOM Meeting


Fourth Friday of the Month
December 15, 2023, Doors open 6:30 pm
Alan Koch, Gold Country Orchids will speak on
"Unusual Cattleyas"




IN-PERSON Meetings are held at the San Mateo Garden Center, 605 Parkside Way, San Mateo, CA , 94403, 7pm.

ON-LINE ZOOM Viewing of the Lecture is ALSO BROADCAST LIVE, so if you are NOT a member, email your request for the link to attend this event at least 24 hours before, to Chaunie Langland at chaunieaos@gmail.com.


Face masks are recommended in all public settings, for yours and others safety reasons.

  • Guest Lecture and Slideshow / Presentation
  • Show & Tell of Members' Orchids brought in and online

www.penorchidsoc.org/, or their Facebook page at www.facebook.com/groups/488674388537627



Orchid Plant Judging at the Pacific Central Judging Center of the American Orchid Society


Third Saturday of the Month
December 16, 2023, 9 AM
Woodside, CA




IN-PERSON Judging of your orchid plants is on the 3rd Satuday of the Month. To enter your orchid plant, BRING it to the Fioli Historic House and Gardens, 86 Cañada Road, Woodside, CA 94062. Judging begins 9:30 AM.
Face masks are recommended in all public settings, for yours and others safety reasons.
For more info contact Chaunie Langland at chaunieaos@gmail.com Website is www.paccentraljc.org and Facebook www.facebook.com/PacificCentralJudging


Orchid Society of California IN-PERSON Meeting


Third Sunday of the Month
December 17, 2023, Sunday 1:30 PM




They meet on the Third Sunday of the Month. They have been holding IN-PERSON meetings at the Lakeside Park Garden Center, 666 Bellevue Ave, Oakland, CA, after lunchtime. If you tell the parking attendant that you are there for a meeting at the Garden Center, you should be able to get in without paying the parking fee.

​

Face masks are recommended in all public settings, for yours and others' safety reasons.

  • Members' Orchid Plants Show & Tell
  • Guest Lecture and Presentation

Check their FB page for the latest updates at www.facebook.com/OrchidSocietyofCalifornia/ or email Carol Klonowski at carolski621@gmail.com .



California Sierra Nevada Judging Center
IN-PERSON Orchid Judging


Third Sunday of the Month
December 17, 2023, 8:30 am
Lincoln, CA




They meet at Dueling Dogs Brewing 3030 Barrett Park Lane, Lincoln, CA. Questions, email them to Lynne Murrell at lynne.murrell@outlook.com .


Face masks are recommended in all public settings, for yours and others safety reasons.


Website at www.csnjc.org or on Facebook at www.facebook.com/California-Sierra-Nevada-Judging-Center-104769679585467/



Sacramento Valley Cymbidium Society
IN-PERSON and Zoom Meeting


Fourth Wednesday of the Month
December 27, 2023, 7 PM




IN-PERSON Meeting this 4th Wednesday of the Month. They meet at the Shepard Garden and Art Center, 3330 Mc Kinley Boulevard, Sacramento, CA 95816. If they have Zoom meetings, send a message through their Facebook Messenger to ask for a link. Or email SacCymSoc@yahoo.com.

  • Members' Orchid Plants Show & Tell
  • Guest Lecture and Slideshow / Presentation

Face masks are recommended in all public settings, for yours and others safety reasons.


On www.facebook.com/sacramentocymbidiums/ . Search their Events page to see the subject of their monthly meetings.



Santa Clara Valley Orchid Society IN-PERSON Orchid Meeting



First Wednesday of the Month
January 3, 2024, doors open at 7pm

Brandon Tam, speaking on
The Huntington Botanical Garden Collection




LIVE IN-PERSON Orchid Meeting. They meet at the American Legion Building in Willow Glen, at 1504 Minnesota Avenue, San Jose, CA 95125.
Face masks are recommended in all public settings, for yours and others safety reasons.Members' Orchid Plants Show & TellGuest Lecturer and Slideshow / Presentation---------------------------------------------------------------------Questions? Email Sandi Fox at foxsandi@yahoo.com and on Facebook at www.facebook.com/Santa-Clara-Valley-Orchid-Society-179637966053 .


Santa Cruz Orchid Society IN-PERSON Meeting


Second Friday of the Month
January 12, 2023, 7pm

Bill Weaver will speak on
"Pest and Disease Control"




​IN-PERSON Meetings are on the 2nd Friday of the Month, at The Live Oak Grange Hall, 1900 17th Avenue, Santa Cruz, CA 95062. For more info, contact Cheri at cjw_online@baymoon.com.

Face masks are recommended in all public settings, for yours and others safety reasons.


www.santacruzorchidsociety.org and www.facebook.com/scorchidsociety



Golden Gate Cymbidium Society Zoom Meeting


Fourth Wednesday of the month
January 24, 2023, 7pm




Meetings are the 4th Wednesday of the Month, held on Zoom, so please email at least 24 Hours Before the Event to GoldenGateCymbidiumSociety@yahoo.com or text 408.316.0677.

  • Lecturer Presentation and Slideshow
  • Members' Orchid Plants Show & Tell Online

www.GoldenGateCymbidiumSociety.org .



Sacramento Valley Cymbidium Society
IN-PERSON and Zoom Meeting


Fourth Wednesday of the Month
January 24, 2024, 7 PM

Darrel Ching will speak on
"Asian Cymbidiums"




IN-PERSON Meeting this 4th Wednesday of the Month. They meet at the Shepard Garden and Art Center, 3330 Mc Kinley Boulevard, Sacramento, CA 95816. If they have Zoom meetings, send a message through their Facebook Messenger to ask for a link. Or email SacCymSoc@yahoo.com.

  • Members' Orchid Plants Show & Tell
  • Guest Lecture and Slideshow / Presentation

Face masks are recommended in all public settings, for yours and others safety reasons.


Click www.facebook.com/sacramentocymbidiums/. Search their Events page to see the subject of their monthly meetings.



"THE Cymbidium Auction" Online sponsored by the Gold Coast Cymbidium Society


February 1 - 3, 2024

(Click on the Auction Page for Plant Photos, Details and How to Register)




Once a Year, this is the Premier Online Auction for Top Collectors of Rare, Beautiful, Unique, Awarded Show Cymbidiums to ever be for sale online. To see photos, info about the plants to be auctioned, click www.goldcoastcymbidiumsociety.org/auction.html.


ONLY bid on these plants IF YOU ARE ABLE TO PICK UP THESE PLANTS ON SUNDAY, FEBRUARY 4, IN-PERSON, at the San Mateo Garden Center, 605 Parkside Way, San Mateo, CA 94403, between 12:15 - 2:30 PM. ​Face masks are recommended in all public settings, for yours and others safety.


www.GoldCoastCymbidiumSociety.org. Or Facebook

at www.facebook.com/groups/488674388537627.



Santa Clara Valley Orchid Society IN-PERSON Orchid Meeting



First Wednesday of the Month
February 7, 2023, doors open at 7pm

Fred Clarke will speak on
"The Evolution of the Blue Cattleya"




LIVE IN-PERSON Orchid Meeting. They meet at the American Legion Building in Willow Glen, at 1504 Minnesota Avenue, San Jose, CA 95125.
Face masks are recommended in all public settings, for yours and others safety reasons.Members' Orchid Plants Show & TellGuest Lecturer and Slideshow / PresentationQuestions? Email Sandi Fox at foxsandi@yahoo.com and on Facebook at www.facebook.com/Santa-Clara-Valley-Orchid-Society-179637966053 .


71st Annual Pacific Orchid Exposition, IN-PERSON Orchid Show and Sale


February 16 - 18, 2024

San Francisco County Fair Building (Hall of Flowers) 1199 9th Avenue
San Francisco, CA




Northern California's Largest Orchid Show & Sale.

IN-PERSON EVENT held at The San Francisco County Fair Building (Hall of Flowers), 1199 9th Avenue, San Francisco, CA (in Golden Gate Park, just off Lincoln Way). Beautiful Displays. Many Orchid Vendors Locally to International will be bringing their very best orchids for Buyers Delights!


Face masks are recommended in all public settings, for yours and others safety reasons.

  • Magnificient Orchid Displays
  • Orchid Judging Trophies and Ribbons
  • Guest Lectures and Presentations
  • Orchid Vendors, Locally to Internationally

www.orchidsanfrancisco.org/ and www.facebook.com/SFOrchidSociety/.



Santa Clara Valley Orchid Society IN-PERSON Orchid Meeting



First Wednesday of the Month
March 7, 2024, doors open at 7pm

Work Table - Basket Repotting, Hybridizing, Cymbidium Repotting




LIVE IN-PERSON Orchid Meeting. They meet at the American Legion Building in Willow Glen, at 1504 Minnesota Avenue, San Jose, CA 95125.
Face masks are recommended in all public settings, for yours and others safety reasons.Members' Orchid Plants Show & TellGuest Lecturer and Slideshow / PresentationQuestions? Email Sandi Fox at foxsandi@yahoo.com and on Facebook at www.facebook.com/Santa-Clara-Valley-Orchid-Society-179637966053 .


Santa Barbara International Orchid Show


March 8 - 10, 2024
Friday - Sunday, 9AM - 5 PM





A 3-Day Weekend at the Earl Warren Showgrounds, located at Highway 101 and Las Positas Road, Santa Barbara. Show Admission and Parking Fees.
Face masks are recommended in all public settings, for yours and others safety reasons.Incredible Orchid DisplaysBest Orchid Vendors, Local, Out of State and InternationallyMember Plants for Sale Boothwww.sborchidshow.com/ on Facebook at www.facebook.com/orchidshow/


Cal-Orchids Open House


March 8 - 10, 2024
Friday - Sunday, 9am - 4 pm





Greenhouses are at 1251 Orchid Drive, Santa Barbara, Ca. 93111. Parking is only on the street (Not their driveway), and be careful to not block any of the residents' driveways.
Face masks are recommended in all public settings, for yours and others safety reasons.
www.calorchid.com/ on Facebook www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=100057198375056


Santa Barbara Orchid Estate Open House


March 8 - 10, 2024
Friday - Sunday, 9am - 4 pm





Greenhouses are at 1250 Orchid Drive, Santa Barbara, California 93111. Due to COVID, appointments may be necessary check their website for scheduled Open House Weekends.
Face masks are recommended in all public settings, for yours and others safety reasons.
Contact them at (805) 967-1284, or 1-800-553-3387.Email to sboe@sborchid.com Website: www.sborchid.com/


Santa Clara Valley Orchid Society IN-PERSON Orchid Show and Sale



March 23 - 24, 2024
Saturday - Sunday 10 am - 4pm

Westgate Shopping Center
1600 Saratoga Avenue, San Jose, CA 95129





LIVE IN-PERSON Orchid Show and Sale held at Westgate Shopping Center, 1600 Saratoga Avenue, San Jose, CA 95129.
Face masks are recommended in all public settings, for yours and others safety reasons.
Questions? Email Sandi Fox at foxsandi@yahoo.com and on Facebook at www.facebook.com/Santa-Clara-Valley-Orchid-Society-179637966053 .


Gold Coast Cymbidium Society IN-PERSON Orchid Show and Sale


April 20, 2024
Saturday, 10 am - 4pm

Community Activities Building
1400 Roosevelt Avenue
Redwood City, CA 94061




This will be the Best Cymbidium Orchid Show in Northern California !!​


More info to follow.


Face masks are recommended in all public settings, for yours and others safety.


www.GoldCoastCymbidiumSociety.org Or Facebook

at www.facebook.com/groups/488674388537627.



Consider Joining As a NEW MEMBER at SEVERAL of your Local Orchid Societies Today!
1) Some Orchid Societies are still doing Zoom Online Friendly Meetings - that means they are so computer EZ, No Driving Anywhere, & you can do it in your pajama pants !
2) But if you are a "Peoples' Person", Most Societies are open to IN-PERSON meetings (some societies offer Zoom Meetings as a plus for those who don't like to drive - like from Australia)
3) Not Including these Incredible Speakers & Valuable Lectures we've been getting, you would normally never see, from Australia, Asia and Europe !

Go to those "Membership" pages on the linked Orchid Society Websites above NOW !



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