On October 19, 2019, Joel Schwarz--a member of the PSBA Viewing Stone Study Group and exhibitor in Stone Images X--will be at Pacific Bonsai Museum to answer questions about the exhibit and demonstrate stone polishing. This is a hands-on activity where the public can pet, polish, and see daizas (viewing stone stands), and learn about viewing stone displays.

A community favorite, A Bonsai Solstice, is our annual evening of peace and joy when we invite you to visit the collection at night, stroll through the exhibit, and take in the glow of bonsai illuminated by soft holiday lights. Live acoustic music from acclaimed local guitarist Leon Christian will add to the magical atmosphere. Leon plays from 5 to 7pm. Local poet Alexandria Maureen Beget-Manalo will write complimentary, custom poems for visitors to keep or give as gifts. 4…

Spend your MLK-Day morning being active, outside, with (new) friends from your community helping maintain a healthy, beautiful forest around Pacific Bonsai Museum. You will be doing valuable jobs like raking, clearing forest debris, pulling weeds, and clearing fallen needles from the bonsai exhibits. No particular skills are needed for this work—just your willingness to help and your ability to move around, bend, and lift light loads. The Museum will offer snacks, coffee, and other beverages; you can bring your…