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It's that time of year again: The Portsmouth Democratic Town Committee's annual clambake will be Sunday, September 7 at the Portuguese American Citizens Club across from St. Anthony's.

Everyone is welcome at this afternoon of delicious food and good friends. Kicks off at 1 pm with all-you-can-eat homemade chowder and clam cakes, accompanied by the lure of great bargains (and fun) during the auction sponsored by the Democratic Women’s Club (We got a cheap month of Karate lessons at Ernies for Jack last year, and he's now a yellow belt!)

Then the main event: a traditional New England Clambake of fresh clams, fish, chourico, sausage, hot dogs, sweet potato, onions, potato, and corn on the cob is served fresh off the fire at 3 pm. Yes, that's a picture over there on the left of a truckload of steaming goodness coming out of the bake.

Last year's clambake attendees included Lieutenant Governor Elizabeth Roberts, Attorney General Patrick Lynch, State Rep Ray Gallison, and Former Council President Maryann Edwards.

Tickets for the day are $30 for adults and $7 for children under 12. Tickets at the door may be limited, so get yours early to avoid disappointment — you can pick them up at the PA Club, Allen’s Wine and Spirits, Ferreira’s Package Store, or by calling our own State Senator Chuck Levesque at 847-2510. Proceeds from the event go to the Portsmouth Democratic Town Committee.

A fun afternoon of good eats, great (Democratic) conversation, and all the sights and sounds of a down-home New England bake. Hope to see you there!

Read about last year's bake and see the pictures on Flickr.