Public invited to dine with lawmakers

Members of Congress will speak at a series of luncheons and breakfasts hosted by the Lawrence Chamber of Commerce.

The five members of Congress from Kansas who have announced plans to run for office in 2010, including all four U.S. Representatives and U.S. Sen. Sam Brownback, will participate in the series.

Natasha Buller, the chamber’s communications and marketing manager, said the public is invited. Each speaker will give a brief presentation, followed by questions from the audience.

Here’s the schedule for the series at Maceli’s, 1031 N.H.:

• Brownback, R-Kan., 7:30 a.m. Monday.

• Rep. Todd Tiahrt, R-Kan., noon Thursday.

• Rep. Dennis Moore, D-Kan., noon Aug. 25.

• Rep. Jerry Moran, R-Kan., 7:30 a.m. Sept. 8.

• Rep. Lynn Jenkins, R-Kan., 7:30 a.m. Oct. 5.

The cost for each event is $15 for chamber members and $20 for nonmembers.

Each event will be about 90 minutes. To make reservations, call 865-4411 or visit lawrencechamber.com.