DEMOCRATS’ LOBSTER BAKE TO FEATURE LOCAL FOOD AND ENTERTAINMENT

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE

Contact: Geoffrey Bates at (207) 644-8776

WALDOBORO, ME, July 8, 2019 – Beyond featuring Mid-Coast Maine lobsters as the focus of its Family Fun Day on Sunday, Aug. 11, the Lincoln County Democratic Committee (LCDC) will offer guests the chance to enjoy local entertainment and other culinary specialties of the region.

The Oystermen, purveyors of fine folk music, will provide a rollicking background for the event. The group will be represented by Eric Rolfson and Jeff “Smokey” McKeen.

Rolfson was born in France, has written textbooks on how to use folk songs in the classroom while teaching American History and Social Studies, and has represented the U.S. on musical and cultural exchanges, primarily in developing countries.

In addition to being the head of operations of the Pemaquid Oyster Co., McKeen is a recognized folklorist who has worked for numerous cultural organizations in Maine and the Canadian Maritimes. He’s produced folk festivals, radio documentaries, and collected traditional songs and dances. He served on the Maine Arts Commission from 2002 – 2005.

We’re looking forward to hearing strains of Woody Guthrie’s ‘This Land is Your Land’ waft across Cider Hill Farm and fill our big tent,” said Valarie Johnson, a member of the LCDC Fundraising Committee.

The Bake will also feature a cash raw oyster bar courtesy of Pemaquid Oyster Company, of Damariscotta, showcasing mignonette sauces by WaldoStone Farm, of Bristol.

Thanks to the generous donations by these two local businesses, all purchases at the oyster bar will go straight to our organization,

Jeff Hurd, owner of Waldoboro’s Narrows Tavern will cater the event for the third year.

Jeff has graciously offered his Cider Hill Farm site, at 785 Main St. in Waldoboro, for the event,” Johnson continued, “This is a gorgeous setting, with rolling meadows and shade trees for our activities. It’s a great afternoon for families and friends.”

For more information about this event, to become a sponsor, or to make reservations, visit http://lincolncountydemocrats.com/lobster or contact Geoff Bates at gbbates@gmail.com or (207) 644-8776.

The last day to make reservations is Monday, Aug. 5. Funds raised through this initiative will be used for grassroots organizing by the LCDC to promote the nomination and election of candidates who advocate the ideals and principles ensuring an effective, democratic government of and for all the people.

ABOUT THE LINCOLN COUNTY DEMOCRATIC COMMITTEE

The Lincoln County Democratic Committee (LCDC) promotes the ideals, principles, and philosophy we share as Democrats. The nomination and election of candidates who advocate these ideals and principles ensure an effective, democratic government of and for all the people.

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE

Contact: Geoffrey Bates at (207) 644-8776

WALDOBORO, ME, June 22, 2018 – The Lincoln County Democratic Committee (LCDC) invites the general public to purchase “A Treat For Two” raffle tickets to a Maine excursion and Farm-to-Table meal, to be hosted Friday, Aug. 17, in the Turner Barn at Nebo Lodge on North Haven Island.

Tickets are $30 each for a chance to win round-trip transportation from Rockland to the island, a tour of the farm, a five-course meal, local brew and wine, spectacular twilight views, and lively conversation for two guests. The value of this opportunity is $300.

Where else can you have such a unique, enjoyable evening out including a five-course meal, local brew and wine for two on a Maine Island with a $30 luck of the draw? This is our fourth year of having the raffle at Nebo Lodge Barn and each time I received great compliments on the event. So this is a must have event each year,” shared Valarie Johnson of the LCDC Fundraising Committee.

“A Treat For Two” raffle tickets are available at the LCDC Campaign Headquarters: 521 Main St., Damariscotta, across from Round Top Ice Cream (2nd Floor from the front door, 1st Floor from the rear door). Office hours are Tues-Fri, noon – 6 p.m., Sat, 10 a.m. – noon. Contact the LCDC Campaign Headquarters at (207) 687-7052 or email office@lincolncountydemocrats.com to confirm the hours of operation.

Tickets will also be available at all LCDC monthly meetings and/or by contacting Valarie Johnson at (207) 549-3358 or email valariesmithjohnson@gmail.com.

The winning ticket will be drawn Sunday, Aug. 12 during the LCDC Lobster Bake and Family Fund Day, held at Cider Hill Farm in Waldoboro. You do not need to be present to win. The winner will be contacted on Sunday, Aug.12, so that they are ready to go the following Friday.

More information about “A Treat For Two” raffle for the Aug. 17 Nebo Lodge Barn Supper can be found at http://lincolncountydemocrats.com/raffle2018/.

ABOUT THE LINCOLN COUNTY DEMOCRATIC COMMITTEE

The Lincoln County Democratic Committee (LCDC) promotes the ideals, principles, and philosophy we share as Democrats. The nomination and election of candidates who advocate these ideals and principles ensure an effective, democratic government of and for all the people.