Inauguration bash at Golden Belt

If you'd just as soon not be one of the 4 million people expected to jam the District of Columbia for President-elect Barack Obama's inauguration, you can celebrate right here in Bull City.

Golden Belt, the remodeled textile factory off East Main Street, is hosting a "Durham for Obama Inaugural Celebration" on Inauguration Day.

According to event planner Lori Jones Tyson, the affair runs from 6 to 10 p.m. in Building 2 and involves refreshments, music and a large-screen TV. No charge, but those attending are asked to bring canned goods for the "Yes We Cans" food drive — and let the hosts know they're coming. Attendance is limited to 800.

To reserve a place or volunteer to help out, see http://my.barackobama.com/page/event/detail/gptz3f.