Vice-presidential nominee Sarah Palin will be the subject of a discussion at the Attleboro Republican City Committee meeting Monday at 6:30 p.m. at All Saints Anglican Church Hall.

In honor of the Alaskan governor the committee will offer a tasting of Alaska crab dip and Baked Alaska along with a full dinner of calzones and salad.

After dinner members will offer a short presentation on Gov. Palin followed by an open and lively discussion from the floor of what local voters think.

"Locally Republicans are excited about Sarah Palin and everyone wants to talk about what she adds to the ticket. We have been on the phone with some of the Massachusetts Republican delegates to the convention since Gov. Palin was picked and everyone seems very positive," said Attleboro Republican Chairman Howard Bibeault.

Contact Sue Blais at 508-226-8020 for more information or see the Web site at AttleboroGOP.com. Cellucci to appear

for Jon Rockwood

Former Gov. Paul Cellucci will be in Walpole Thursday, Sept. 11 to headline a fundraiser for state Senate candidate Jon Rockwood

The event will be held at the Walpole Country Club from 6:30 to 8:30 p.m. Tickets for the event is $100 per person. Those interested in attending can e-mail rockwoodforsenate@yahoo.com or call 508-668-4073.

North GOP plans

to meet Sept. 17

The North Attleboro Republican Town Committee will hold its next meeting from 7 to 8:30 p.m. Wednesday, Sept. 17 at Mackie's Restaurant, 49 North Washington St., in downtown North Attleboro.

Questions? Call Chris Sweet at 508-942-1246. Unenrolled voters are also welcome.

JIM HAND covers politics for The Sun Chronicle. He can be reached at 508-236-0399 or at jhand@thesunchronicle.com.