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More than 100 people attended the opening reception for a two-week exhibit of artwork by Wayne Township public school students in kindergarten through 12th grade. The event, sponsored by Friends of Laurelwood Arboretum, was held at the Knippenberg Center for Education at Laurelwood Arboretum, 725 Pines Lake Drive in Wayne. The artwork will be on

Friends of Laurelwood Arboretum will host a Rhododendron Festival the weekend of May 19 and 20 at 725 Pines Lake Road in Wayne. “Rhododendrons are Laurelwood’s signature plant, and seeing the more than 60 varieties in bloom throughout the arboretum is one of the year’s most memorable experiences,” said Joseph Di Giacomo, Master Gardener and

The All-Wayne Orchestra (AWO), made up of 17 student musicians in grades 3 through 12, performed their spring concert at the Knippenberg Center for Education at Laurelwood Arboretum. The orchestra is under the direction of Sheila Mendel, who has been with the group for 20 years. More than 50 people attended the concert, which was

Just in time for Mother’s Day, Friends of Laurelwood Arboretum will host its annual Plant Sale on Saturday, May 12, from 9:30 a.m. to 2 p.m. The arboretum is located at 725 Pines Lake Drive West (entrances at Vale Road and Pines Lake Drive) in Wayne. This year’s plant sale will feature a selection of

Friends of Laurelwood Arboretum will host an exhibit of artwork by Wayne Township public school students in kindergarten through 12th grade. The artwork will be on display at the Knippenberg Center for Education at Laurelwood Arboretum, 725 Pines Lake Drive in Wayne from May 6 through May 18. The Opening Reception for the exhibit is

Are you or your spouse a veteran? If so, you can learn about tax-free benefits that may be available to you. Friends of Laurelwood Arboretum and the Information Network on Aging (INOA) are sponsoring an informative free program, “Veterans’ Benefits Explained,” on Thursday, May 3 at 3 pm. The program will take place at the

The All Wayne Orchestra will perform on Tuesday, May 1 at 4 pm at the Knippenberg Center for Education at Laurelwood Arboretum, 725 Pines Lake Drive West in Wayne. Musicians from grades 3 through 12 will present their spring concert under the direction of Sheila Mendel. The event is free, and the public is welcome