Rally for Democracy
Saturday, October 19
3-6 PM
speakers start at approx. 4 PM
American Legion, Damariscotta
Please park next door/behind at the CLC-YMCA, 525 Main St., Damariscotta | MAP
Accessible spots at the Legion are reserved for those w/special designation plates/placards.
Rain or shine, this family-friendly, FREE and open-to-the public event features live music, food/drink for purchase, mini-makers market, remarks by Congresswoman Chellie Pingree and Maine Secretary of State Shenna Bellows, voter information, opportunities to talk with your candidates, and activities for the kids!
Full details below…
Registration is not required, but if you sign up here, we’ll send you updates and a reminder!
LIVE MUSIC, FUN & GAMES
The rally will feature tunes from local favorites The Gulch to set the party mood and you’ll hear from Maine Secretary of State Shenna Bellows, plus a few surprises. Bring the whole family for fun & games!
The Gulch
Lincoln County’s hottest cover band plays your favorite songs from the ’70s, ’80s and ’90s.
–Griffin Han-LaLime of Damariscotta – bass/vocals
–Corey Redonnett of Damariscotta – guitar/vocals
–Michael Sevon of Jefferson – drums
–Chuck Benton of Nobleboro – keyboards/vocals
Get ready to dance!
Family Friendly Activities!
We’ll have activities for the adults and the kids like a bounce house, cornhole, Democracy Rock & Pumpkin Painting, Giant Connect Four…
Please leave the pets at home.
FOOD & DRINK
Bring your appetite and some cash! Vendors will provide a variety of delights both savory and sweet, including vegan and gluten-free options at great prices. The American Legion will staff the full bar, accepting cash only.
Brother Shucker
Zak and Hudson Kuras’s locally-based trailer, Brother Shucker, shares fresh, high-quality oysters throughout the Maine coast. But don’t let the name fool you! In addition to shucking Maine oysters for us, they will also serve up crab cakes, chicken tacos, burgers, dogs, vegan options, and more.
Perch Café & Bakery
A women-owned and family-run business, the Perch Café & Bakery in Waldoboro serves top notch drinks and scratch made baked goods in a cozy, all-inclusive café space. Look for sweet treats like chocolate chip cookies, molasses ginger cookies and pumpkin bread with hot mulled cider and hot cocoa for sale at the Rally.
MAINE MAKERS MARKET
Support Maine artisans who specialize in upcycled goods, slow fashion and/or found art.
REDUCE | REPAIR | REWEAR | RECYCLE
Mozelle Fine Jewelry
Based on Deer Isle, Maureen Farr’s Mozelle Fine Jewelry has evolved and morphed from found object jewelry to creating pieces of silver, colorful enamels on copper, and repurposed steel (including two styles of Kamala earrings!). You may preorder to pick up at the rally by choosing that option in checkout!
Kharris B
From her studio in Bath, Kharris B creates assemblage art. “Old photos, recipe cards and letters, discarded old books, camera lenses beyond repair, retired clocks and tools… there are treasures everywhere if you are looking for them…” Contact her to request specific pieces be brought to the rally for in-person viewing.
Peace House Studio
Kate and Nick Bergmann create children’s clothing made in the USA from durable, soft organic cotton at Peace House Studio in Bath. When items are worn or outgrown, they can be returned to the Patches Project for store credit. Play, patch, repeat. “We believe that clothes belong on people, not in landfills.”
selkie silhouettes
Upcycled, hand-painted and well-loved fashion, accessories and art are uniquely created by Callie Rhodin through her imaginative selkie silhouettes brand based in Portland. “art comes from a part of you that is entirely magic.”
Blue Earth Bags
Made in Jefferson, Blue Earth Bags repurposes and recycles feed sacks, coffee bean sacks, and other gently used material into durable everyday use bags and totes. “We want folks to think twice before throwing away material that can be reused.”
SPECIAL GUESTS!
U.S. Congresswoman Chellie Pingree (D1-Maine) and Maine Secretary of State Shenna Bellows will attend and make remarks.
Rep. Chellie Pingree
Candidate for Re-election
U.S. House of Representatives
Maine CD 1
Maine Secretary of State Shenna Bellows
MEET THE CANDIDATES!
Meet and mingle with your Lincoln County candidates. Confirmed attendance to date:
David Costello
Sen. Cameron Reny
Jennifer Stone
Rep. Lydia Crafts
Wayne Farrin
Rep. Holly Stover
Judy Tunkle
David Levesque
RAIN OR SHINE!
Watch this space for updates. If the weather is super cold or rainy, most of the event will move inside the American Legion hall and some of the other outdoor activities will be cancelled.
With food vendors, cash bar, live music and rousing speakers, it’ll still be a party not to miss.
Registration is not required, but if you sign up here, we’ll send you updates and a reminder!
FOOD PANTRY DONATIONS
As part of the LCDC’s ongoing partnership supporting local food pantries, please consider bringing a donation to the rally (or to the office in Newcastle) for the this month’s partner. The Jefferson Area Community Food Pantry is in need of the following: toilet paper, canned meat, baby diaper wipes and cereal bars.
Federal office holders and candidates are appearing only as featured guests and are not soliciting funds or donations.
Not authorized or paid for by any candidate.