The Lewis County Democrats along with the 19th and 20th Legislative District Democrats are presenting a public forum on genetically modified organisms, which will include information regarding Initiative 522 to require GMO food labeling in Washington state. The event will take place at 7 p.m. May 23 in Carpenters Hall, located at 417 N. Pearl St. in Centralia. 

Guest speakers will include state Sen. Maralyn Chase, of the 32nd Legislative District, Steve Hallstrom, a local farmer who is opposed to GMO foods, Tristan Vaughn, of Garden Raised Bounty, and a representative from I-522.

Light refreshments are included. 

For more information call (360) 623-2768, email lewiscodemocratswa@gmail.com or visit facebook.com/events/558511894169397/