<lst>The annual Georgetown Garden Tour, scheduled for Saturday, May 14 from 10 a.m.-5 p.m., includes eight private gardens of imaginative design and beauty. Tickets are $25 before May 10 and $30 thereafter. They may be purchased the day of the event. Among the elements in the gardens this year are a boxwood garden; a spacious, multi-level garden with a small greenhouse; another with ornamental pools of fish, water lilies and lotus; a Japanese contemplative garden; and a large, L-shaped pond full of koi fish. A free bus will circle the garden route. Tea and light refreshments will be offered from 2-4 p.m., and Edith Schafer will sign copies of her recently published book, "Aspects of Georgetown." All proceeds will go to local organizations. Tickets can be purchased by calling 202-965-1950 or by faxing or mailing the online form available at www.georgetowngardentour.com.
The Clifton Community Woman's Club Homes Tour, the club's annual fund-raiser, benefits local scholarships and charities and is scheduled for Thursday, May 19 from 9:30 a.m.-3:30 p.m. Tickets are $15 in advance and $20 the day of the tour. The boutique is open May 18 from 6-8 p.m. and May 19 from 9:30 a.m.-5 p.m. The silent auction is open May 18 from 6-8 p.m. and May 19 from 9:30 am.-4 p.m. The boutique and silent auction are at the Clifton Town Hall, 12640 Chapel Road. For ticket locations call 703-803-1425.