Red Hat luncheon
The Emporia Red Hatters will be hostesses for a buffet luncheon at noon July 12 at the American Legion, 2921 W. 12th Ave. All meeting is open to all women. A presentation about the 911 emergency system at the Emporia Police Department will follow the meal.
There also will be reports about the activities of the five local Red Hat groups, Red Hat Diamonds, Chapeau Rouge, Red Hat Stingers, Red Hat Rosies and A-C Red Hatters. The luncheon theme is “Pretty Purses on Parade.” There will be games and prizes and a purse swap. Participants can bring a handbag they no longer use and leave with a different one. The cost is $10, payable at the door.
Reservations, needed by Wednesday, can be made by calling Sue Blechl, 343-9958. For more information about the Red Hat Society, call Linda Johnson, 343-6618.
‘Wikis and Blogs’ class
The William Allen White Library at ESU is offering a class about “Wikis and Blogs” from 2 to 3:30 p.m. Wednesday and 7 to 8:30 p.m. Thursday in the White Library electronic classroom. Terry Summey and Cynthia Akers of the White Library staff will teach the class. Registration is requested, as seating is limited. Basic computer skills are needed. To register, call the Emporia Public Library at 340-6462.