The Whitley County Democratic Party will hold its Annual Thomas R. Marshall Dinner at the Eagles Nest Event Center at Eagle Glen in Columbia City on Thursday, Sept. 25.

Social Hour will begin at 6 p.m. and dinner will be at 7 p.m.

Whitley County Democrat Chairwoman Patty Weybright has announced that Sen. Evan Bayh will be the guest speaker for the evening.

Also speaking will be Congressional candidate Michael Montagano, and Lt. Governor candidate Dennis Oxley may also attend.

During dinner, the local Whitley County Democrat Party will name the recipient of the annual John W. Whitleather Chairman’s Award, as well as the Thomas R. Marshall Award.

Reservations can be made by sending a check for $30 per person to Whitley County Democratic Party, P.O. Box 807, Columbia City, IN. 46725.

Reservations must be made by September 20 and paid in advance.