Lincoln Day dinner set for Saturday at Fire Oak Grill

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March 22, 2013

Lincoln Day dinner set for Saturday at Fire Oak Grill

Anonymous Weatherford Democrat The Weatherford Democrat Fri Mar 22, 2013, 11:45 AM CDT

Lt. Gov. David Dewhurst is the featured speaker for Parker County Republican Party’s annual Lincoln Day Dinner Saturday atop Fire Oak Grill, 114 Austin Ave., on the downtown square in Weatherford.

A general reception is scheduled for 7 p.m. with dinner slated for 7:30 p.m.

Every dollar raised during the dinner and subsequent silent auction stays in the county for the support of the county office as well as the Get Out the Vote program for local elections, Parker County Republican Party Chair Zan Prince said.

Business attire for the event is encouraged. For more information and ticket availability, call 817-594-5029.

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