Democrats to meet in Palmerton

Gary Wegman, Democratic candidate for Pennsylvania’s newly formed 9th Congressional District, will be the featured speaker at the Palmerton Area Democratic Club’s final monthly meeting before the summer break.

Wegman will speak at the meeting, scheduled for 7 p.m. Tuesday at the Palmerton Hotel, 302 Delaware Ave., Palmerton.

Optional dinner and a social hour precede the meeting at 6 p.m. This event is free and open to the public.

RSVP for dinner to Sue Olivia at 610-826-7975, or solivia@ptd.net, with menu choices by 8 p.m. Monday.

The annual potluck picnic, sponsored by the Palmerton and Lehighton Democrats, will be held from 2-4:30 p.m. July 15.

For more information about the club, visit and like its Facebook page, Palmerton Area Democratic Club, or contact club President Sarina Berlow at sarinaberlow@gmail.com, or 610-597-0106.