The Bartholomew County Democratic Party will be holding a grand opening and reception Saturday at the new party headquarters at 1417 Chestnut Street in Columbus. A celebration is slated for 2 p.m. to 5 p.m. and you are invited.

On Thursday, party officials say that a quarterly fundraiser for the party will be held at the Donner Center. Organizers say that Susan Bayh, wife of former Indiana Governor, U.S. Senator and current Senate candidate, Evan Bayh, will be the guest speaker. Thursday’s fundraiser runs from 6 p.m. to 8 p.m.