The Democratic Information Center is throwing a birthday party for Abraham Lincoln from 10 a.m. to noon Saturday at the center, located at 182 S. First St., Lehighton.

Refreshments and birthday cake will be served.Sandra Peters, spokeswoman for the center, said Lincoln's commitment to economic opportunity and federal actions to better the lives of all Americans was worth celebrating.For more information, contact Linda Christman at 415-847-1607.