Lewiston GardenFest
2025/2026
Lewiston Garden Club
Officers
President
Sharon Low
1st Vice President
Judy DiCamillo
2nd Vice President
Kay Kalick
3rd Vice President
Barbara Landree
Treasurer
Elizabeth Campbell
Secretary
Barbara Carter
Meeting Information
During the November meeting, we prepared the new wreaths that the club purchased for installation on Center Street. They were put in place on the fences on November 22nd in collaboration with Lewiston Beautification. Club members are also preparing gifts for families from the Community Mission for the upcoming Holidays.
The first meeting of the Lewiston GardenFest Committee will be on 12/8/2025 at 10:30 am at the Lewiston Library. All interested in joining the committee are encouraged to attend.
The December gathering will be an outing to visit the work done by the Youngstown Garden Club at the Ontario House aka Stone Jug. The Youngstown Club has once again decorated this historical location. We will visit on 12/15 at 12:30 pm. Please plan on sharing lunch at this event .
The January meeting is scheduled for the 26th at 10:30 am. There will be a business meeting and a presentation from Pat England speaking about Mason Bees.
Lewiston GardenFest Container Garden Winners
The Lewiston Garden Club thanks all the donors that supported the Container Garden Contest during the 2025 GardenFest. The visitors to this annual event voted for their favorite mini-garden entry. Also those who participating had a chance to win a special prize. This year's first place entry in the Traditional category was "Wood Creation" by Susan Lattka. First place in the Whimsey Group was "Faerie Falls" by Peter Masak.
There were three entries in the Children's Division. The first place entry in this division was submitted by Girl Scout Troop 72658 and was entitled, "We can do anything". Second place "Garden Magic" was submitted by Arya Bevacqua. The third place winner was "Cups in a Tree" by Harper Medwid.
Lewiston Garden Club Scholarships Awarded
Scholarships are offered to graduating High School Seniors who have provided service to their community and plan to pursue further education in a field related to the environment. Scholarships were awarded in 2025 to two Seniors from Lew-Port Senior High School.
Congratulations to Rayhaan Shaikh and Jack Scully. Rayhaan is shown with Garden Club Member, Susan Barber. Jack is shown with Garden Club Scholarship Committee Lead, Leslie Scibilia.
Lewiston Garden Club
P.O. Box 32
Lewiston, New York 14092
Club Email: LewistonGardenClub32@gmail.com
Lewiston Garden Club
The Lewiston Garden Club is a not-for-profit organization that promotes all phases of home gardening, good horticultural practices, civic beauty and conservation of natural resources. The club plays a role in the beautification of the Village and Town of Lewiston from one season to the next by planting flower beds, maintaining gardens at several locations and preparing and hanging holiday wreaths along Center Street. Their fundraising events have allowed them to contribute fountains, benches, trees, landscaping and much more to the Lewiston community. The club has sponsored projects around the world that promote horticulture activities, access to water, and health promotion.
The Lewiston Garden Club has a long history. It originated in 1927 and became a member of the Federated Garden Clubs of New York State in 1946. The club meets once a month throughout most of the year on the fourth Monday of each month at the Lewiston Public Library. Each meeting is highlighted by some activity, from a guest speaker or hands-on community project to a field trip to a nearby point of interest.
Along with meetings, the club contributes ideas and manpower to annual Garden Club activities and community events- from perennial sales, potluck picnics, assisting with a garden festival, and lending our hands and tools to beautify our lovely Village and Town. Impact on the future is done by encouraging youth to engage in gardening activities and the provision of scholarships.