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SUMMARY:MPKS September 20th Club Meeting
DESCRIPTION:Saturday September 20th  Club Meeting \nProgram:  Since 1979\, Phil Malhiot has been collecting\, developing and showing his award-winning Bonsai trees. Phil will join us\, sharing some of his collection\, and demonstrate pruning techniques and will talk about shaping\, wiring\, pots\, and all that is involved in the process of developing a Bonsai tree \nLocation:  A member’s house in Brookfield IL.  When you sign up for the meeting\, you will receive the address. Meeting is outside in backyard. \nMenu:  Potluck Lunch.  When you sign up for the meeting\, please state what you will bring for the potluck lunch.  We suggest appetizer\, main course\, side dish or dessert. \nPlease make your lunch reservations by Tuesday\, September  16\, 2025 by calling the Club’s voice mail at (312) 409-2081 (opt 1) or Email from web site contacts page. \nThe dinner cost is $0.00.   Meeting starts at 1:30 PM.  Please bring a chair. Bring a beverage of your choice.
URL:https://mpks.org/event/mpks-september-20th-club-meeting/
LOCATION:Illinois
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SUMMARY:MPKS October 17th Club Meeting
DESCRIPTION:The MPKS October 17th Club Meeting \nProgram:  Planning and Preparing your Pond  for Fall and Winter \nLocation:   Chandler’s\, 401 N Roselle\, Schaumburg IL (Schaumburg Country Club).   The restaurant is located in the Schaumburg Country Club. Major crossroads are Roselle and Higgins. Meeting in Pebble Beach room. Enter by Club Pro Shop. Elevator to 2nd floor. \nDinner:    Salad\, Chicken Parmesan\, Italian Sausage and Peppers\, Mostaccioli\, Potato Wedges\, Seasonal Vegetables\, and  Dessert with Coffee or Tea. \nPlease make your dinner reservations by Tuesday\, October 14\, 2025 by calling the Club’s voice mail at (312) 409-2081 (opt 1) or Email ccebulski@comcast.net \nThe dinner cost is $33.00 per person which includes tax\, tip\, and room fee. Dinner 7:00 PM. Meeting 8:00 PM \nAll dinner reservations will be confirmed.
URL:https://mpks.org/event/mpks-october-17th-club-meeting/
LOCATION:Chandler’s\, 401 N Roselle\, Schaumburg\, IL\, 60194
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SUMMARY:MPKS 2025 Holiday and Award Dinner
DESCRIPTION:The last MPKS dinner of the year is the Holiday and Awards Dinner on Sunday November 9th . \nLocation:  Clara’s\,  6550 IL-53\, Woodridge\, IL  \nDinner: Insalata Caprese\, Caesar Salad\, Chicken Limone with Vegetables\, Sausage and Peppers\, Rotini w/Sauce\, Dessert\, and Coffee or Tea. \nPlease make dinner reservations by Sunday\, November 2 \, 2025 by calling the Club’s voice mail at (312) 409-2081 (opt 1) or Email ccebulski@comcast.net. The dinner cost is $35.00 per person including tax\, tip\, and room fee.  Event starts at 1:00 PM. \nAll dinner reservations will be confirmed.
URL:https://mpks.org/event/mpks-2025-holiday-and-award-dinner/
LOCATION:Clara’s\, 6550 Route 53\, Woodridge\, IL\, United States
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DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260221T160000
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SUMMARY:MPKS February Meeting
DESCRIPTION:The February Club meeting will be held on Saturday February 21st\, at 1:30 PM.\n\n\n\nProgram:  Winter Sowing Workshop  presented by Dolly Foster\,  is a method of starting seeds outdoors\, in the winter. Learn how to grow seeds without having to purchase shelves and lights . Bring a 1-gallon milk or water jug to make your own. Also gloves and a box knife. Seeds also. Soil will be provided.\n\nLocation:  Cornerstone Faith Church Community Center\, 118 First Street\, Bloomingdale IL. The community center is located at the corner of First Street and Bloomingdale Rd. \n\nMenu: NO food will be served.   Bring your own water. \n\nThe cost is $5 per person\, since we need to pay for the room.
URL:https://mpks.org/event/mpks-february-meeting/
LOCATION:Cornerstone Faith Community Center\, 118 FIrst Street\, Bloomingdale\, IL
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SUMMARY:MPKS Club Table at Wannemaker's March 14th - 15th
DESCRIPTION:The MPKS club table will be at the 2026 Spring Show at Wannemaker’s Garden Center in Downers Grove IL. \nThe hours are 9:00 AM to 4:00 PM on Saturday March 14th and Sunday March 15th. \nPlease stop by and visit our club table. \n 
URL:https://mpks.org/event/mpks-club-table-at-wannemakers-march-14th-15th/
LOCATION:Wannemakers\, 1940 Ogden Ave\, Downers Grove\, IL\, 60515\, United States
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SUMMARY:March Club Meeting
DESCRIPTION:The March Club meeting will be held on Friday March 20th\, at 6:30 PM. \n\n\nProgram:  Starting up the pond in Spring discussion.\n\nLocation:  White Fence Farm\, 1376 Joliet Road\, Romeoville IL (815) 838-1152 \n\nDinner: Farm Chicken OR Fried Shrimp served with baked potato\, bean salad\, cole slaw\, cottage cheese\, pickled beets\, corn fritters\, and ice cream for dessert with one beverage. \n\nPlease make your dinner reservations by Tuesday\, March 17\, 2026 by calling the Club’s voice mail at (312) 409-2081 (opt 1) or Email ccebulski@comcast.net \n\nThe dinner cost is $35.00 per person which includes tax\, tip\, and room fee. Dinner 6:30 PM.  Meeting 7:30 PM. Meeting only Attendees $5.
URL:https://mpks.org/event/march-club-meeting-2/
LOCATION:White Fence Farm\, 1376 Joliet Road\, Romeoville\, IL\, United States
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SUMMARY:MPKS April Club Meeting
DESCRIPTION:The MPKS April 17th Club Meeting \nProgram:  We all love our koi ponds\, but is your pond becoming an endless chore? John Underwood of Underwood Water Gardens will speak about his passion for building beautiful ponds and simplifying our goal of achieving balanced ecosystems the way nature intended. \nLocation:   Chandler’s\, 401 N Roselle\, Schaumburg IL (Schaumburg Country Club).   The restaurant is located in the Schaumburg Country Club. Major crossroads are Roselle and Higgins. Meeting in Pebble Beach room. Enter by Club Pro Shop. Elevator to 2nd floor. \nDinner:    Salad\, Chicken Parmesan\, Italian Sausage and Peppers\, Mostaccioli\, Potato Wedges\, Seasonal Vegetables\, and Dessert with Coffee or Tea. \nPlease make your dinner reservations by Tuesday\, April 14\, 2026 by Email ccebulski@comcast.net \nThe dinner cost is $33.00 per person which includes tax\, tip\, and room fee. Dinner 7:00 PM. Meeting 8:00 PM \nAll dinner reservations will be confirmed.
URL:https://mpks.org/event/mpks-april-club-meeting/
LOCATION:Chandler’s\, 401 N Roselle\, Schaumburg\, IL\, 60194
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260516T120000
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SUMMARY:MPKS 2026 Tosai Auction
DESCRIPTION:Tosai Auction May 16\, 2026 \nPreview fish Noon    Auction starts 1:00 PM \nOnce the weather starts to warm up\, we look forward to the MPKS Tosai Auction. The club holds this event to allow MPKS members to purchase a high quality koi fish at a better price. \nThe auction has about 40-50 fish. This year the tosai koi will be supplied by Myron and Ellen Kloubec of Kloubec Koi Farm in Amana Iowa. There will be a nice selection of koi fish including long fin koi. \nThis event is for current MPKS members. If your membership is not current\, you may renew or join at the check in table on Saturday May 16th. \nLocation:  Bolingbrook IL   The address will be sent to you after you RSVP for this event.
URL:https://mpks.org/event/mpks-2024-tosai-auction/
LOCATION:Illinois
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