(Atlantic, Iowa) –  You’re invited to attend a picnic in Atlantic Sunday afternoon. Kimberly Spillers, with Rural Community Solutions, says the “Pick a little, talk a little” event will be held from Noon until 3-p.m., at the Camblin Addition of Sunnyside Park. After eating, discussion will take place on important pre-midterm election topics of public education, the environment, choice for women, healthcare and mental health, with several experts presenting.

Spillers says this is the first of several events scheduled to gather the community to discuss tough public topics to build unity and understanding that helps Cass County better-function as a democracy to make decisions together.

Other events of the same nature, are scheduled will take place at the Family Table Restaurant in Atlantic, on the following Saturday’s in October: the 1st, 15th, and 29th, from 9-until 10:30-AM. The 15th is dedicated to helping first-time voters know what to expect when they go to the polls Nov. 8 or vote absentee.

All are hosted to promote democracy by the Cass County Democrats.