Lendonwood Plans Silent Auction

More than a dozen luxury gift baskets will be offered up for bidding during the Lendonwood Gardens annual Garden Party fund-raiser Saturday, September 23. “Light the Night” is the theme of the party, which starts at 5 p.m. at Lendonwood, located at 1308 West 13th Street (Har-Ber Road) in Grove.
Each gift basket will feature a special theme, such as gardening, cooking, fishing, pets, golf or spa, said Cindy Reynolds, chair of the event. Items in the baskets were donated by local citizens and area merchants. In addition to the auction, a drawing will be held for a Chanel gift basket valued at more than $300.
“The silent auction provides an opportunity for our community to show its support for Lendonwood, a beautiful botanical garden enjoyed by local people as well as visitors to the Grand Lake area,” Reynolds said. She said the garden party promises to be “a lovely evening filled with glittering lights, delicious food and drink, and wonderful music.”
Entertainment will be provided by Miami guitarist Jered Swopes and catering will be handled by Auntie Em’s Catering of Grove.
Information on purchasing tickets, which are $25 per person, may be obtained by calling Lendonwood 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 non-profit botanical garden supported by volunteers and donations. The three-acre garden is open to the public year-round, from dawn to dusk.