Comedian, political satirist and radio talk show host Al Franken will speak at a luncheon Wednesday, July 7, sponsored by the Hemenway Forum. Tickets are still available for the event, which starts at 11:30 a.m. at the Prom Center in Oakdale.

The Minnesota AFL-CIO, the Minnesota State Retiree Council, AFL-CIO, and Minnesotans for a Democratic Majority are joining with the Hemenway Forum to co-sponsor the event.

Tickets are $20 each or $160 for tables of eight; they are being sold on a first-come, first-served basis. Order tickets by calling Jennifer Schaubach at the Minnesota AFL-CIO, 651-227-7647 or 1-800-652-9004. Make checks payable to the Minnesota AFL-CIO. No credit cards accepted.