The Alvin Community College Foundation will honor the college’s 70^th Anniversary during the 19th Annual Foundation Gala on November 9. The event benefits ACC student scholarships.

The event will be held at the South Shore Harbor hotel in League City.

Festivities begin with a social reception at 6 p.m. There will also be live and silent auctions. After the dinner, the evening will feature music and dancing from the Beatles tribute band The Fab 5.

In addition to scholarships, the Foundation also uses the funds to support the Innovative Initiative grants and other programs on campus. This year, the Foundation awarded over $100,000 in student scholarships, grants and awards to ACC staff members.

Proceeds are also used for the three Excellence Awards given every year to a professional employee, a faculty member and a technical support, clerical or maintenance employee.

Seats for the Gala sell fast so get them early. Different levels of sponsorship are available: $5,000 Diamond sponsorship includes premier seating for 16, a logo in the program and wine at the table; $2,500 Platinum sponsorship includes premier seating for ten , a logo in the program and wine at their table; $1,000 Gold sponsorship includes reserved seating for eight, logo in the program and wine at the table and $750 Silver sponsorships include reserve seating for eight. Individual tickets are $75.

Sponsors are also being sought for the entertainment at $2,000, social hour at $1,500 and photo booth at $1,000.

Donations are still being sought for the live and silent auctions.

A special rate is available for those who choose to stay at the South Shore Harbor Hotel for the evening. For more information call 281-334-1000.

For more information about sponsorships or to purchase tickets, call 281-756-3600. You can also purchase tickets online at the ACC Markeplace at www.alvincollege.edu.

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