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The Flood by The Blue Orchids, released on Rough Trade in 1980. Co-produced by Mayo Thompson of Pere Ubu. The Blue Orchids were formed in ...

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The annual Orchid Festival at Gubler Orchids in Landers is a colorful family event. This year's festival included tours of the orchid greenhouse by the Gubler staff and classes on the care and transplanting of orchids provided by the Orchid Society of Arizona. Vendors sold ceramics, jewelry and photography while nonprofit organizations set up booths to educate the public and raise money. The University of Redlands Jazz Ensemble entertained while visitors sampled wine and cheese at a tasting booth hosted by the Sunset Rotary with the help of Trader Joe's.

"The Rotary did a great job," festival attendee Voy Stone said. "They picked a great selection of wines from Trader Joe's and they were very knowledgeable about them."

Children found a bounce house, face painting and animals for petting.

There was barbecue to eat and a beer booth for those not interested in wine.

Retired Marine Jack Emeney attended the festival the year before and bought a scarlet and gold Chief Sunny orchid because it was the colors of the Marine Corps. "The orchid has been easy to take care of: Just leave it alone and don't over-water it," he advised.

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