Democratic fundraiser features chocolate

The Douglas County Democratic Party will be host to a Chocolate Extravaganza from 7 p.m. to 9 p.m. Tuesday at the Union Pacific Depot, 402 N. Second St.

Features include a chocolate buffet, a silent auction of items donated by local businesses and Democrats and appearances by Gov. Kathleen Sebelius and U.S. Rep. Nancy Boyda.

General admission is $10 for students, $15 for singles and $25 for couples. Premium admission, which includes a chocolate martini, is $20 for singles and $35 for couples.

Tickets may be purchased at the door or by mailing the Douglas County Democratic Party at P.O. Box 63, Lawrence, 66044. For more information, visit the Democratic Party’s Web site at http://douglascountydems.org.