The Johnson County Democratic Party will have a birthday party Aug. 7 for President Barack Obama who turns 50.

The party will be from 4 to 7 p.m. in Lower City Park in Iowa City. A picnic dinner — burgers, brats, and veggie burgers, plus sides — will be available for $5 per person, $10 per family. That includes birthday cake.

Both sponsors and volunteers are needed. For more info, contact Liz Etchels at  elizabeth.etchells@gmail.com or (319) 541-9672.