'Rock for Barack' at fundraisers set for Saturday in Delray Beach

Volunteers for the Barack Obama campaign have scheduled two events in Delray Beach on Saturday, Sept. 27.

An “Outdoor BBQ Rally - Delray Beach for Obama” begins at 3 p.m. at Kofeeokee, 271 NE Sixth Ave. in Delray Beach.

It will feature three hours of live classic rock music with The Affordables. Free beverages, a silent auction with a table of gifts and prizes, a 50/50 raffle, guest speakers, voter registration, and Obama literature and merchandise will be offered. Suggested donation for this event is $10.

The "Rock for Barack Concert" is at 7 p.m. at the Delray Beach Playhouse, 950 NW Ninth St. The concert will last four hours, featuring live music by several bands headlined by the Fabulous Fleetwoods.

Food, beverages, raffle tickets, and Barack Obama merchandise will be offered for sale. Advance tickets are available at the Obama campaign office,14357 N. Military Trail in Delray Beach. Minimum donation for the event is $20.

“We are going to rock out for Barack," said Scott Satalino, host of the event. "We will be filming a video during portions of this event, so bring your message of change with you.”

For information call the Obama campaign office at 561-865-1724, or Satalino at 561-523-7229.

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Dave DiPino
David DiPino joined Forum Publishing Group in August 2006. As a reporter for the Delray Forum, David covers community news and writes a dining column twice a month that focuses on restaurants in South Palm Beach County.

He also is one of the writers of the twice-monthly Hometown Downtown column that looks at events, celebrations, and organizations in Delray and Boynton Beach. He freelances for the Sun-Sentinel during high school football and basketball seasons.

David spent 12 years working in the restaurant industry, and did just about every job in the back of the house, including line cook, sous chef, and dessert chef. A Florida native who lives in Jupiter, he studied Multimedia Journalism at Florida Atlantic University, where he obtained a bachelor’s degree. David enjoys playing the guitar, golf, boating and snorkeling during his free time.

Contact him at ddipino@gmail.com or 954-621-5000.