9:00AM

Author Kathy Purdy will present a lecture titled “Colchicums: Autumn’s Best-Kept Secret.” Kathy Purdy has been gardening in the cold climate of upstate New York for over 25 years and writing at ColdClimateGardening.com since 2002. She believes short season gardening is no obstacle to beauty or pleasure. Her talk is all about colchicums. These under-used hardy bulbs bring bright color to the fall garden. She will discuss the best varieties for various garden situations and ideal plants to partner with them. Parking is available near the building. All Arboretum events are free and open to the public and everyone interested in gardens and landscapes is encouraged to attend. Pre-registration is not required. Kennedy Auditorium, Taylor Science Center at Hamilton College www.hamilton.edu/arboretum or arboretum@hamilton.edu  or 315-859-4892.

10:00AM

There’s a benefit for EIGHT MONTH old Mya Jean Corigliano of Rome, who has leukemia. After chemotherapy in Syracuse, Mya is now in Philadelphia recuperating from a bone marrow transplant from her sister. The benefit has the RFA Lady Knights facing Amsterdam, at RFA High School in Rome. It’s a tripleheader, starting at 10am, including Modified, JV, and Varsity, plus a bake sale. Contributions of any kind would be greatly appreciated. For information, contact Bobby Bauer: bobby.bauer79@yahoo.com