Hancock County Democratic Committee HCDC Holiday Party FRIDAY, DECEMBER 9TH - 6-9 PM AT THE MAINE GRIND Our annual Holiday Party will be held Friday evening, December 9th from 6 to 9 pm at The Maine Grind on Main Street in Ellsworth! As in the past, this is a POT-LUCK dinner. Bring a dish to share! Main dishes, salads and desserts are all needed. Everyone is invited to share the successes of 2011 and the holiday spirit as we close out 2011 and look forward to the challenges we will face in 2012. Come and share the evening with Democratic friends and elected Maine Democrats! The Events Committee is looking for additional volunteers to help with the arrangements. If you can help out, please call Catherine Harper (479-1946) and she can get you involved. The Hancock County Democratic Committee is on Facebook! Click on the logo to visit our Page, then sign up as a Fan if you'd like to follow us on Facebook. Other HCDC News Two Local Democrats Recognized for Outstanding Service Greg Emerson and John Van Pelt, M.D., both Surry residents, received special recognition at the Hancock County Democratic Committee's annual Ruth Moss Gala, held this Saturday, May 21st at the Lucerne Inn in Dedham. Each year the Committee gives the Ruth Moss Democracy Award to Hancock County Democratic volunteers who have offered exceptional service. Greg (above right) has been a reliable phone banker for a number of years and has recently put significant energy into leading the Surry Democrats. John (above left), a retired pediatrician, was a loyal phone caller during the 2010 campaign and has been a persuasive letter-to-the-editor writer over the years. The event is named for Ruth Moss, who came to Hancock County in 1972. She was instrumental in growing the Hancock County Democratic Committee and has served as the Chair of the committee.  She has since retired from her official capacities but has remained, at age 86, a loyal and enthusiastic volunteer. Support HCDC's grassroots efforts. You can make a one-time donation or set up a convenient monthly donation. To donate online securely, just click on the button at left. Online giving help keep our overhead low, so your donation goes farther. Help Hancock Dems (or other favorite charities) while you shop online - Just sign up at iGive.com,and surf through their shopping portal to any of over 650 online merchants. HCDC will get adonation of a percentage of your purchase, at no cost to you.   Contact Info: Hancock County Democratic Committee PO Box 1414, Ellsworth ME 04605 207.664.6012