SAFFORD — The political season will get an official kick-off in the Gila Valley with not one, but two events this holiday weekend.
The Graham County Democratic Party will host the Rose Mofford Fund-raising Dinner Saturday, Feb. 19, at The Venue on Main in Safford.
Things start at 4 p.m. with an open house and tours of the new party headquarters on 5th Avenue, followed by cocktails at 6 p.m. at The Venue. Dinner at 7 p.m. features a choice of four entrees — steak ranchero, cilantro lime chicken, mango salsa haddock and mushroom enchiladas.
The featured guest is Aaron Lieberman, former member of the state Legislature and Democratic candidate for governor.
Cost is $100 per person and tickets can be purchased at Graham County Democratic Committee (AZ) — Donate via ActBlue.
The Graham County Republican Party takes center stage Presidents’ Day, Monday, Feb. 21, for its annual Lincoln Day Luncheon at the Hoopes Activity Center at Eastern Arizona College.
The luncheon will take place from noon to 2 p.m. and the featured guest will be Republican U.S. Rep. Paul Gosar, whose current district includes Prescott and the northwestern quadrant of Arizona.
Tickets are $35 per person and can be purchased by calling 928-651-2520 or 928-215-2118.
Both events will also feature candidates for office at the federal, state and local levels.
