All area residents are invited to an after-hours event in Perry this evening.

An informal gathering with several elected officials will take place tonight in the upstairs room of Casa de Oro.  Confirmed attendees include State Senator Jake Chapman, Representative Clel Baudler and Dallas County Recorder Chad Airhart.

Hors d’oeuvres will be served and everyone is encouraged to stop by and socialize.

The event starts tonight at 5.