You’d think that with Obama now the 44th President, we’d all stop drinking and raising money and carrying on. But no: apparently some Democrats feel that there are still fights to be fought, progress to be made, and wine to be uncorked. For anyone looking to sound out Speaker Shap Smith on his agenda for the coming session, you’ll get your chance tomorrow night. Why should you party on a Thursday? Because Selene Hofer-Shall says so. The details:

Please join us for a reception
Honoring our new
Democratic Speaker of the House
Shap Smith

Thursday, January 22, 2009
5:30-7:00 pm
In the Wine Cellar of

135 St. Paul Street, Burlington
(Corner of Main Street and St. Paul Street)

Suggested Contribution:
Friends $25 Hosts $200
Contributions of any amount welcome
Proceeds benefit the Burlington Democratic Committee