Some 40 plus guests and members of the Tipton County Master Gardeners welcomed Jody and Danna Walker from Ripley TN, guest speakers at the meeting on Thursday night. The Walkers brought great information and a photo presentation about Japanese Maples. The attendees were 'spell-bound' and had many questions regarding the planting and care of these beautiful plants.

The Walker's passion for Japanese maples began in the 1990’s. It is a hobby that they enjoy together. They have some 150 cultivars of these maples which include some rare specimens. Last year they hosted several private tours which included some of the leading horticultural specialists of this area who were amazed at the number of cultivars growing in Zone 7.

Kick off the holiday season with family and friends as Dyersburg State Community College hosts the annual Home for the Holidays concert presented by the Memphis Symphony Orchestra on Friday, December 7 at 7:30 p.m. Alexis Grace, American Idol finalist from Season 9, and the Memphis Symphony Orchestra Chorus, will join the Symphony.

One of the concert highlights is the traditional holiday sing-a-long. This will take place near the end of the program.

The concert will begin at 7:30 P.M. in the E. H. Lannom, Jr. Gymnasium. Tickets are now available for purchase at the Business Office in the Eller Building on the Dyersburg campus. Ticket costs are $50 for priority seating, $15 for general seating and $5 for students. They will also be available for purchase the evening of the performance at the door.

For more information, please contact Beverlee Weatherly at 731/286-3300.

Mike Elkins and Barrie Foster are presently exhibiting at DSCC, Jimmy Naifeh Center and will continue to do so through December 18.

The paintings of both of these artists are outstanding.

The public is invited to a reception for Mike Elkins and Barrie Foster on Tuesday, November 27, from 6:30 to 8:00.  The reception will be held at the Jimmy Naifeh center.