PRESS PHOTO BY C. RICHARD CHARTRANDThe Emmaus Remembrance Garden, 150 E. Main St., Emmaus, celebrates its 20th anniversary with a “Party in the Garden” Sept. 8. The mission of the Emmaus Commemorative Gardens Foundation is to offer a meaningful place of tranquillity that honors loved ones or remembers a special event or service with permanent, engraved paver bricks surrounded by beautiful perennial roses and other plantings that create a sense of tranquillity and calm in the community.Additional photos appear on Page A7.

The Emmaus Commemorative Gardens Foundation board members attending the celebration include: Tom Gettings, Linda Thomas (former board member), Linda Waddell, Beth Sharpless, Dr. Mike Waddell, Amy Minion, Linda Boehmer, Connie Gioielli and Doug Hall.

ABOVE: Emmaus Mayor Lee Ann Gilbert stands with Dr. Mike Waddell at the celebration.

LEFT: A brick is placed in the garden commemorating the 20th anniversary.PRESS PHOTOS BY C. RICHARD CHARTRAND