BRATTLEBORO — State Senate candidate Wichie Artu will host a meet-and-greet on Saturday, April 9, at 6 p.m., at American Legion Post 5, 32 Linden St.
The event will be Artu's first public appearance since he announced his candidacy March 7. He is the first gay and Hispanic candidate and, as described in a news release, “lives his rural queer dream with his husband, Dr. Ike Leslie, on their farm in the lovely community of Athens.”
The event is aimed to be a “nonpartisan community get-together.”
“We hope folks from all walks of life can attend,” says the release.
Artu will address questions submitted via the event RSVPs and “plans to speak about his deep commitment to and foresight for Windham County,” the announcement says.
Attendees will have an opportunity to speak directly with him and possibly other current state Senate candidates, as well as other community leaders and members.
Sherry Maher of Post Oil Solutions and Brattleboro Winter Farmers' Market will be a featured speaker. The event will also include ASL and Spanish interpreters and local entertainment and activities for children and families. Food will be from Cai's Dim Sum. There will be a cash bar with free soft drinks.
Proof of vaccination will be required to enter the event; mask protocol will be optional.
For more information about the candidate, visit wichieforwindham.com.