In celebration of the birthday of Abraham Lincoln, the 16th president of the United States, the Carbon County Republican Committee is hosting its annual Lincoln Day Dinner onFeb. 9 at Capriotti's Palazzo, 1 Banks Ave., McAdoo.

The event will begin at 5:30 p.m. with a cash bar, followed by dinner at 6:30.The guest speaker will be the Honorable William J. Kissner, District Magisterial Judge.The event is open to the public, and prospective candidates in this year's primary election are encouraged to attend.Reservations can be made by contacting Lee Becker at 610-377-4021, Susie Gerhard at 570-582-0021 or Kay Becker at

kay429@ptd.net.