NEW ORLEANS – Lake Forest Charter School will host the 4th Annual Cocktails & Blues Gala on Saturday, October 15, 2016, at its new state-of-the-art facility located at 11110 Lake Forest Blvd.
The Patron Party begins at 6:00 p.m. and the Gala and Silent Auction will start at 8:00 p.m.
The evening, presented by Liberty Bank & Trust, raises critical dollars to assist Lake Forest Charter School in providing high quality resources and capital development that are necessary for a strong nationally recognized academic program, organizers said.
The evening will begin with a cocktail reception at 6:00 p.m. for VIP Patrons which will include an elegant dinner catered by Messina's Catering and the presentation of the 2016 Community Hero Award. At 8:00 p.m., the general admission gala and silent auction begins with entertainment by the legendary Gina Brown and food by Messina’s Catering.
"Liberty Bank is proud to support the Cocktails & Blues Gala and Lake Forest Charter School again this year," said Alden J. McDonald, Jr., Liberty Bank & Trust, President and CEO. "Lake Forest Charter continues to provide quality public education to the children of New Orleans and it has become a staple in the economic development and revitalization of the New Orleans East Community."
Lake Forest Charter School is a 2013 National Blue Ribbon School and 2009 and 2016 National Title I Distinguished School Recipient. Lake Forest provides a nurturing environment for children from diverse backgrounds and facilitates maximum student achievement through a rigorous, accelerated academic program; ultimately enhancing each student’s ability to become a global, contributing citizen, school reps said.
The ticket price for the VIP Patron Reception & Dinner is $150 per person. General Admission Gala & Silent Auction Tickets are $65. Sponsorship opportunities are available.