South Coast Orchid Society

The South Coast Orchid Society will present “Orchids After the Pandemic” on Dec. 18 at 7 p.m. at the Whaley Park Community Center, 5620 E. Atherton St. in Long Beach.

The program will feature a slideshow of some of the spectacular orchids that have been exhibited in Southern California since the pandemic.

While most public events were shut down, including the society’s meetings, orchid growers kept busy tending their plants. The results have been heartening. The group will look at the latest trends in orchid breeding and the very best from local growers.

In this darkest month of the year, orchids grown by members will be on display to brighten up the meeting. The event is free and open to the public. For more information, email southcoastorchidsociety@ gmail.com.