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Summer Gala Dinner Join us Saturday, June 23rd for our summer club dinner celebration of our ponds, our koi fish, and the Koi and Trade Show. The evening program will include a lifetime member award presentation, a short Koi Show awards presentation and an enjoyable evening of koi talk and fun. The dinner will be

Chicago Flower and Garden Show Tour  The theme of the Chicago Flower and Garden show this year “Flowertales – the story grows on”. The show runs from March 21st through March 24th at Navy Pier. MPKS members have an opportunity on Saturday March 23rd for a behind the scenes tour of the Chicago Flower Show.

Program:   Don’t Use the Worst First:  Integrated Pest Management (IPM) for the Home Gardener Learn environmentally friendly pest management techniques and receive advice on the safe use of pesticides in the garden. Location:  Home Run Inn Pizza, 7521 Lemont Rd, Darien IL 60561 Dinner:   Pizza, appetizers, salads, and dessert with soft drinks. Please make dinner

Program:    An open discussion on Winter and Ponds. Elections will be held at this meeting. Location:  The Bohemian Crystal, 639 N Blackhawk Dr, Westmont IL (630) 789-1981 Dinner:   Beef noodle soup, breaded pork tenderloin, polish sausage, smoked butt, mashed potatoes, sauerkraut, sweet sour cabbage, dumplings, fresh vegetable of day, homemade bread and rolls, and

Volunteer Appreciation Dinner The Midwest Pond and Koi Society is hosting the 23rd  Annual Volunteer Appreciation dinner on Sunday, December 8, 2019 at 1:00 pm. This dinner is to honor our club members who volunteered a minimum of 8 hours during the 2019 season or participated in the MPKS Pond Tour.  

Program:  What filters actually do for your water presented by Myron and Ellen Kloubec of Kloubec Koi Farm.  Location:  The Bohemian Crystal, 639 N Blackhawk Dr, Westmont IL (630) 789-1981 Optional Dinner: Please make dinner reservations by Tuesday, Jan 14, 2020 by calling the Club’s voice mail at (312) 409-2081 (opt 1) or Email charlene@mpks.org The

All MPKS members and their families are invited to participate in our Annual Bowling Event. This event will be held Saturday evening, February 1st at Eden Lanes, 10159 W Cermak Rd, Westchester IL.  Dinner will be served at 6:30 PM. After dinner, there will be 3 games of bowling. Bowling shoes are included in case

Program:    A presentation on Water Garden and Shoreline Plants that can be used in the northern Illinois water garden. It will also include how to make rock flower pots that allow flowering aquatic plants to take nutrients out of the water to compete with algae. The speaker is Jeff Rugg who will be familiar

Due to the Coronavirus and closing of all restaurants, the March meeting is cancelled.   Program:     A Master of Bonsai will share his experiences as well as display a few of his trees. He will also design another as he speaks. Location: Home Run Inn Pizza, 7521 Lemont Rd, Darien IL 60561 Dinner:   Pizza,

The April dinner meeting is cancelled due to the "Stay Home" mandate and restaurants not being open. The topic will be rescheduled. Program:   Water Quality in Your Pond.  What tests do you really need? Location:  The Bohemian Crystal, 639 N Blackhawk Dr, Westmont IL (630) 789-1981 Dinner:  To be Announced. Please make dinner reservations by

Due to stay-at-home restrictions, the May 15th meeting is cancelled.   Program: Location:  Chandler's Restaurant, 401 N Roselle, Schaumburg IL. Dinner: Please make dinner reservations by Tuesday, May 12, 2020 by calling the Club’s voice mail at (312) 409-2081 (opt 1) or Email charlene@mpks.org The dinner cost is $26.00 per person which includes the room fee,