Friends plan a jolly good Fellows party

Staff report

YOUNGSTOWN

The Friends of Fellows Riverside Gardens will celebrate the 25th Anniversary of the organization as part of the Annual Summer Garden Party on July 26.

The evening will begin with a cocktail hour at 6:30 p.m. followed by dinner at 7:30. The event will take place at Fellows Riverside Gardens, 123 McKinley Ave., in Mill Creek Park.

Reflections is the theme of this year’s garden party celebrating the Friends’ numerous contributions to the gardens over the past 25 years.

Guests can stroll through the newly paved garden paths while enjoying appetizers and the evening’s signature cocktail.

They will dine on a meal prepared by The Saratoga Restaurant of Warren and Cater 2 U of Youngstown beneath the canopy of the Long Mall.

Mingling under the stars and dancing to the music of Rudy and the Professionals will be tempting options.

Individual reserved seating tickets for the event cost $125.

Nonreserved seating is available for $70 per person. Tickets can be bought by calling 330-740-7116.

Friends of Fellows Riverside Gardens, a not-for-profit corporation, is dedicated to preserving and improving the gardens as a cultural, educational and aesthetic gathering place.

Donations to the gardens, direct funding of projects and help with fundraising for improvements all contribute to the achievement of the goal.

The Friends group sponsors a variety of programs designed to spread knowledge about ornamental plants, to promote environmental and conservation issues, and to instill horticulture into the lives of Mahoning Valley residents.