AUBURN – Area Democrats will meet at 11 a.m. Saturday, Aug. 23, at the home of Andy and Mary Roussel at 59 Grandview Ave.

The Androscoggin County Democratic Committee and the Auburn Municipal Democratic Committee will hold a joint business meeting. Special guests will be U.S. Rep. Mike Michaud and Gwethalyn Phillips, past chairwoman of the Maine Democratic Party.

The Roussels will host a barbecue, for which participants are asked to bring a salad or dessert. RSVP to Nancy Perry at 782-5704 or Sheila Desgrosseilliers at 777-3125.