Grace Church in the Mountains in Waynesville will be having its annual “Tablescapes” luncheon starting at 11:30 a.m. Aug. 25.

The Episcopal Church Women group will host the event, and this year the tables will be decorated with individual versions of an English tea party theme.

The guest speaker will be Kathryn Magendie, author of Graces Trilogy (Tender Graces, Secret Graces, Family Graces), Sweetie, and the novella Petey in The Firefly Dance anthology. Her short stories, poetry and photography have been published in print and online journals. She is also the Publishing Editor of Rose & Thorn Journal. Magedie lives in Maggie Valley.

The event will include wine, appetizers and lunch. There also will be a raffle for baskets of treats, as well as a silent auction.

The public is welcomed to attend. Tickets are $20 each and may be purchased at the Grace Church office at 394 N. Haywood St.

828.456.6029.