Come support Easterseals Delaware & Maryland’s Eastern Shore and your favorite political
team, as they “mix” it up as guest bartenders at the Grain Craft Bar & Kitchen in Newark on Thursday, March 6
from 5:30 to 8 p.m. Each team will be competing for the most tips to see which side can raise more money
for their political volleyball team in the 20th annual Democrats vs. Republicans Political Match for the
Easterseals/CAI Volleyball Challenge.

Grain Craft Bar & Kitchen will be donating 20% of the bill to Easterseals during the Guest Bartending event.
House Speaker Mimi Brown will lead the charge for tips for the Democrats, while Rep. Mike Smith will
headline for the Republicans.

WHAT: Democrats vs. Republicans Legislative Guest Bartending
WHEN: Thursday, March 6, 5:30—8 pm
WHERE: Grain Craft Bar & Kitchen
270 E. Main St., Newark, DE
For more information, contact Verna Hensley at 302.221.2056 or email vhensley@esdel.org.

The bartending event is just a preview of the fierce competition that can be witnessed when the two political
parties face-off for the 20th year at the Easterseals/CAI Volleyball Challenge. On Saturday, March 8 at 8:30
a.m., the two teams will take the court at University of Delaware Carpenter Sports Building in Newark, DE. The
Republicans are currently in the lead, 10 to 8.

Along with the legislators, the community will be helping to raise critically needed funds for Easterseals
services by participating in the Volleyball Challenge. It is not too late to register for this family-friendly event
by going to  www.volleyballchallenge.net.

Easterseals Delaware & Maryland’s Eastern Shore is is leading the way to an inclusive community through its
innovative services, which include: children’s therapies, day programs for adults with physical or intellectual
disabilities, supported employment, senior services, recreational camping, respite services, and services for
caregivers. To learn more about Easterseals, call 1-800-677-3800 or visit www.de.easterseals.com.

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