Lendonwood's Major Event of the Year Set

Lendonwood Gardens will be “all lit up” for its major fund-raising party of the year, set for September 23, said Cindy Reynolds of Grove, chair of the event. With a theme of “Light the Night,” the garden party will feature a dinner of tasty hors d’oeuvres, beverages, and a “fabulous dessert,” Reynolds said.
The party will be held from 5 – 7:30 p.m. at Lendonwood, a public botanical garden located at 1308 West 13th Street (Har-Ber Road) in Grove. Entertainment will be provided by Miami guitarist Jered Swopes and catering will be handled by Auntie Em’s Catering of Grove.
A silent auction is planned, offering 11 themed gift-baskets for the highest bidders. Themes of the gift baskets will include gardening, entertainment, the English garden, cooking and barbecue, fishing, pets, automotive, golf, fitness and spa, “visiting grandkids,” and Grand Lake. Many of the gift basket items were donated by individuals and area merchants, Reynolds said.
In addition, a drawing will be held for a Chanel gift basket valued at more than $300. Party entrance tickets will serve as tickets for the drawing.
“We are planning a wonderful evening that will be fun as well as supportive of one of our area’s true treasures, Lendonwood Gardens,” Reynolds said. “Our whole community benefits from having Lendonwood here, and we hope the community will turn out to support this grand asset and enjoy the garden party.”
Information on purchasing tickets for the garden benefit, which are $25 per person, may be obtained by calling Lendonwood Gardens at 918-786-2938. Serving with Reynolds on the Garden Party Committee are Robyn Carnett, Donna Killion and Mardee Dodge, all of Grove.
Lendonwood is a three-acre, non-profit botanical garden supported by volunteers and donations. The garden is open to the public year-round, from dawn to dusk.