Dick and Patty McLinden are inviting their friends to join them in celebrating their 50th wedding anniversary at a buffet reception from 4:30 to 7:30 p.m. Aug. 24 at Holy Family Catholic Parish hall, 417 N. Cedar St., Marion.

Their children are Chuck McLinden and his wife, Lori, of Marion and Susie Morton and her husband, Craig.

They have four grandchildren, Lauren and Jarret McLinden and Regan and Jordan Morton.

No gifts have been requested, only your presence.