The next UFM Lunch and Learn begins at 11:30 a.m. Wednesday, July 27, in Prairie Star’s Event Center and is titled “History of Murals in Kansas.”

This presentation will explain how and why mural art was introduced to the public, changes in the process, and the impact on the public that has happened over time. The class is led by Hilary Wahlen, a local artist who received her BFA in Sculpture at K-State. She began her art career in 1989 as a sign painter/maker under the tutelage of local business owner, Blaine Thomas, who entertained her greatly with stories of “Old” Manhattan.

For all Lunch and Learn classes, please bring your own lunch, or arrive early and purchase from the menu at Meadowlark’s Prairie Star restaurant.

Classes are now open for enrollment. For learning opportunities at Meadowlark, call UFM at (785) 539-8763 and request to register. Meadowlark residents may attend all Meadowlark-sponsored UFM courses at no cost. Passport members may attend at a 20% discount.