Archive | April 2026

Mercí Beaucoup! 

Apr28

Our “April in Paris” Spring Flower Show and Plant Sale was wonderful – and is officially in the books! We are thrilled and grateful that so many visitors enjoyed the event on April 17-18, 2026. As always, our amazing volunteer Club members went above and beyond to produce a memorable and beautiful show, bringing a bit of “April in Paris” into our tiny hamlet in Graton, CA. The French-themed floral displays were spectacular, the lunch was healthy and delicious, and the musicians and singers were sparkling, jazzy and joyful. Enjoying the show with so many of our friends, families, neighbors and visitors was the perfect Springtime respite during these often intense and uncertain times… we thank you and appreciate your support! 

Want to see more “behind the scenes” and event day photos? Scroll for more below! You can also watch a 15-minute video slideshow with instrumental music here on YouTube. Enjoy!
[ https://youtu.be/EMpJn_qdYgk ]

This beautiful “April Paris” street scene on our stage showcased our very own “Cafe de Graton.”
“Mercí Beaucoup” to our Club members Carol Bonfigli and Diane Ceccarelli for your imagination and creativity!
Thank You to our 2026 Spring show Donors!
A heartfelt THANK YOU (“Mercí Beaucoup!”) to our many generous donors and local businesses that donated raffle prizes! Please patronize them whenever you can. We sincerely appreciate their ongoing support of the Graton Community Club over the years. 

This entry was posted on 04/28/2026.

Here’s a few scenes from our “April in Paris” Flower Show & Plant Sale (April 17-18, 2026)

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Club member Jean Powers with some of the wonderful Raffle prizes. “Merci Beaucoup!” to all our very generous donors!
Bonjour and Mercí! These show visitors enthusiastically dressed for the occasion!
The lovely “Cafe de Graton” lunch tables with fresh-cut flowers, a bit of French history and mini-lit Eiffel Towers were decorated and designed by Club member, Merrilyn Joyce. Mercí beaucoup!
Green beauties! The huge variety of starts and garden plants were flying off the shelves!
China Dusk (our “April in Paris” Show Chairwoman) with Dewey Watson and some happy shoppers in the main hall. You can read Dewey’s article about our “April in Paris” show in The Sebastopol Times.
“Merci Beaucoup” to our hard-working kitchen crew, creating delicious and healthy lunches for the “Cafe de Graton” customers!
(L-R: Jean Powers, Kathleen Owyoung, (head-chef) Jeannie Ritter and Carol Bonfigli)
Bon Apetít! Lunch customers enjoying their meals at “Cafe de Graton”
Jody James (singing “La Vie en Rose”) was one of the many ‘live’ singers and musicians entertaining our visitors over the weekend.
Ooooh La-La! So much color and beauty with the French-themed floral displays in the main hall. Huge “Mercí Beaucoups” to the many club volunteers for their creativity and wonderful decorations!
We love Graton! You’re welcome to follow our Graton Community Club on FaceBook and NextDoor for more photos, updates and Club information.

This entry was posted on 04/26/2026.