Fundraising events
The Conservatory presents major fundraising events each year.
LES CHAPEAUX dANS lE JARDIN (Hat Day)
Friday, May 1, 2009
Social hour 11am to 12pm
Luncheon 12pm to 1:30pm
On Friday, May 1, 2009, approximately 600 hat-clad guests will gather in the gardens at Franklin Park Conservatory for the ninth annual Hat Day luncheon. Chairperson Debra Penzone, Co-Chair Bobbie Ruch, members of the benefactors committee and ticketed guests will enjoy lunch masterfully designed by Chef Hartmut Handke, the Saks Fifth Avenue fashion show featuring their new spring and summer collections, an exciting live auction and the surprise presentation of the Ann Isaly Wolfe Award.
Single tickets to this signature spring event are $300; tables of ten are available. All funds raised support the horticulture and education programs at Franklin Park Conservatory.
For more information, please contact Suzanne Henry at 614-645-5569.

TASTINGS ON THE TERRACE
Thursday, June 4, 2009
6:30- 9:30 p.m.
Enjoy an evening of fine spirits and hors d’oeuvres on Franklin Park Conservatory’s beautiful West Terrace. Guests will sample signature cocktails, cigar offerings and fine whiskeys from around the world.
Tickets are $175. Proceeds benefit Franklin Park Conservatory’s horticulture programs. For information, call 645-6402 or visit www.fpconservatory.org.
Sponsored by
Wolfe Enterprises, Inc.
Host Committee
Barbara Brandt • Michael J. Fiorile • Bill Heifner • James E. Kunk •
William G. Porter, II • Steve Rasmussen • Bobbie Ruch • William D. Wells •
Douglas V. Wyatt • Edward J. Yen