LIMA, Ohio (WLIO) — The Allen County Democratic Party is continuing its monthly “Donuts with the Dems” gatherings as a way to engage the community and share its message during a busy election year.
The Saturday informal gatherings, held over donuts, give party members an opportunity to discuss key issues and rally support ahead of the November general election, when all of Ohio’s statewide offices will be on the ballot. Party leaders say they are grateful for the community support shown through protests, rallies and other events held to advance their cause.
“People want to save our democracy. We realize what a gift it has been to all of us, and we want it to be there for our children and our grandchildren, and that's why we're here to ensure that that happens. We want safe, fair elections, and we want to allow everybody safety in our country,” says Rochelle Twining, chair of the Allen County Democratic Party.
The Allen County Democratic Party has also rented the Encore Theater for a fundraiser scheduled for Feb. 1, featuring a Reader’s Theater-style production of “It Can’t Happen Here,” based on the 1935 Sinclair Lewis novel.
“Brenda Rizor is our sponsor on it. She's underwriting the whole thing for us in memory of her husband, Paul Rizor, who passed away. He was a really good local Democrat. He stayed true to the Democratic Party in ideals, even though in Lima, it was a hard thing to do being an attorney and a businessman. It centers around a Senator. The premise is that FDR loses the election and a senator takes us slowly into fascism,” says Alice Donahue, Allen County Democratic Party.
The production of “It Can’t Happen Here” will begin at 2 p.m. Tickets are available at the Allen County Democratic Party headquarters on Allentown Road during office hours, or by calling 567-433-6767 or online at www.allenohdems.org. Adult tickets are $20, while seniors and students can attend for $10.
