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Mee Memorial Foundation celebrates National Rose Month in June with a Ribbon Cutting Ceremony with King City and Soledad-Mission Chambers of Commerce on June 29; Foundation will Unveil New Fountain, Bricks and Bench

KING CITY, Calif., — For centuries, Americans who speak the language of the heart have done so with a rose — a lasting symbol of beauty and eternity. Because June is National Rose Month, the Mee Memorial Foundation will hold a special ribbon cutting with the King City and Soledad-Mission Chambers of Commerce in the spectacular Memorial Rose Garden, planted more than 50 years ago by a local man wanting to honor his wife in long-term care. Surrounded by a bounty of heirloom roses, the foundation will host a ribbon cutting, garden tours, brick unveiling, new garden benches and more on Tuesday, June 29 from 5:00 p.m. – 6:30 p.m. The event will include presentations from Soledad and King City mayors, the Chambers of Commerce and rose garden donors. Presentations start at 5:30 p.m. There will be light bites, a champagne toast and acoustical music throughout the event. The event is complimentary. RSVP recommended to media@thebuzzpr.net The Mee Memorial Hospital Foundation’s mission is to adequately “equip, modernize, update and make aesthetically pleasant the hospital facilities.” Over the past 50 years, the foundation has raised millions of dollars for the betterment of the hospital, from fetal monitors and dialysis chairs to floor polishers. More information: Mee Memorial Hospital Foundation 300 Canal St., King City, CA 93930 831-386-7327 www.meememorial.com

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