The East Lyme Democrats are turning up the volume this fall at our No Kings Dinner Dance a lively evening that reminds us why democracy works best when everyone’s invited to the table. Join us on Saturday, October 18, 2025, from 4:30–9:00 PM at Five Churches in Niantic, where the view of the Long Island Sound is rivaled only by the company and the cause.
East Lyme Selectman Jason Deeble, on guitar, and on it for our town
We’ll start with cocktails and appetizers as the sun sets over the boardwalk, followed by a plated dinner featuring your choice of shrimp scampi, chicken marsala, or pasta primavera, and finish with a dessert that’s almost as sweet as election night victories.
But this isn’t just dinner—it’s a full-on celebration of community, progress, and that rare political species known as “fun”. Live music will feature Jason Deeble, East Lyme Selectman, candidate, and man of many talents, who will share the stage with Clan O’Cleary, masters of Celtic rock energy. So wear your dancing shoes (and maybe your campaign pins) because this crowd won’t be sitting still.
Our full slate of Democratic candidates will be there to talk about the issues that matter most—or to share a laugh over dessert. Because the truth is, campaigns aren’t won by sound bites or slogans—they’re won by people coming together, face-to-face, with a shared belief that East Lyme can keep moving forward.
Three East Lyme Board of Selectman candidates, not on guitar, but still on it! From left: Cindy Collins, Dan Cunningham (current 1st Selectman), Ann Cicchiello (current Deputy 1st Selectman)
Tickets are $80 per person or $145 per couple. Your participation helps fund the critical final stretch to November’s election—supporting local candidates who believe in fairness, transparency, and the radical idea that public service should serve the public.
So, grab a friend, a partner, or that neighbor who still hasn’t decided who to vote for, and come celebrate democracy in motion. No crowns, no coronations—just good food, good people, and good reasons to believe in East Lyme.
