From left to right, David Broaddus (sitting); GinaBelle Smith, Mendo Lake District director; Don Smith, vice president; Kimberly Marsh, president; Mary Broaddus, secretary; and Irene Didescu, treasurer. Picture by Sharon Thorne.

NICE, Calif. – The North Lake Garden Club had a lovely district luncheon at the beautiful home of Don Smith and Sharon Thorne on .

The couple's home in Nice has a spectacular view of the lake and a gorgeous terraced garden.

Members brought dishes and the hosts prepared the barbecue. There was a wonderful raffle with plants and trees donated by member John Hathaway, who owns “The Woodpecker” in Nice.

Other prizes were donated by the club, including garden accessories and tools.

Last year's officers and project chairs received lovely gifts as well as awards for member service, presented by outgoing President Don Smith.

New officers were installed by Mendo Lake District Director GinaBelle Smith, who traveled all the way from Fort Bragg. Her delightful prose made it even more enjoyable to take on new jobs.

The 2011-12 officers are Parliamentarian David Broaddus, President Kimberly Marsh, Vice President Don Smith, Secretary Mary Broaddus and Treasurer Irene Didescu.

The club released butterflies into the yard to celebrate a great year of community gardening, membership increases and tree planting projects.

The group's next meeting will be on Sept. 27 at Lucerne Community Church. It will start at 6:30 p.m. with refreshments and plant sharing then the meeting with a speaker at 7 p.m. The topic will be announced in this publication as well as our new Facebook page at North Lake Garden Club.

The club is a member of California Garden Clubs Inc., National Garden Clubs Inc. and Mendo-Lake District with meetings held on the fourth Tuesday of each month, September through May.

If you have a public place where a tree should be planted or need more information about our garden club please call President Kimberly Marsh at 707-274-8775.