AUBURN – Androscoggin County Republicans will sponsor a September Gala at Lost Valley Ski Lodge on Friday, Sept. 22, beginning with a 5 p.m. social hour. A buffet will be served at 6 p.m. followed by political humorist Gary Crocker and dancing to the music of Bonnie Edwards and “The Practical Cats.”

Republican leaders and candidates will be in attendance as the election season kicks off.

Gina Mason is in charge of the event. She is asking county Republicans to join in the fun. The cost is $35 per person and checks should be made out to the Androscoggin County Republicans and mailed to Rosemarie Butler at 158 Webster St., Lewiston, ME 04240 no later than Sept. 20.