Source: Judy Unruh, 785-587-8432, Judy_Unruh@att.net
News release prepared by: Tim Lindemuth, 785-532-5061, tlindemuth@k-state.com

Friday, Oct. 22, 2010

HOLIDAY DECORATIONS NEXT K-STATE GARDENS LUNCHEON SERIES

MANHATTAN -- The 2010 Kansas State University Gardens Luncheon Series continues Thursday, Nov. 11, with a presentation on holiday centerpieces and table decorations by Bronwyn Douglas, co-owner of Kistner's Flowers, Manhattan.

"The upcoming holidays are a great time to display flowers around the home and a floral arrangement for that special family dinner gathering," said Judy Unruh, series coordinator for the K-State Friends of the Gardens board of directors.

The luncheon will be at the Colbert Hills clubhouse from 11:45 a.m. to 1 p.m. Admission is $25 per person, payable upon registration. This includes lunch and the presentation. Net proceeds from the series support special projects at the K-State Gardens.

The deadline to register is Tuesday, Nov. 9.

To place reservations call Anne Springer at the K-State department of horticulture, forestry and recreation resources, 8 a.m. to 1 p.m. on Mondays, Tuesdays, Thursdays and Fridays, at 785-532-1442; or e-mail spr@k-state.edu. Payment is due at the time of reservation and may be mailed to Friends of the KSU Gardens, 2021 Throckmorton Hall, Manhattan, KS 66506.

For more information, contact Judy Unruh at 785-587-8432 or Judy_Unruh@att.net.