Date set for annual 1865 Society Christmas Gala

Date set for annual 1865 Society Christmas Gala

Date set for annual 1865 Society Christmas Gala

Date set for annual 1865 Society Christmas Gala

WALLACE, N.C. (WECT) – The 1865 Society of Pender County’s annual Christmas Gala is set for Dec. 21 from 6 to 11 p.m. at the River Landing Country Club, Wallace.

The gala supports local programming and scholarships, and this year’s event will honor Dunn Funeral Home and Cremation with the Annual Trailblazer Award.

“We are also excited to introduce two new awards: The Living Legacy Award, presented to Mrs. Virginia Rochelle, a retired educator from Pender Public Schools, and the Rising Stars Award, recognizing outstanding talent and leadership in our school system. This year’s recipients are Mr. Tony Hudson of Heidi Trask High School in Rocky Point, NC, and Mr. Brian Allen of Burgaw Middle School in Burgaw, NC,” an 1865 Society announcement states.

Tickets are $75 per person or $1,000 for a table of 10, and to learn more about sponsorships or buy tickets you can reach out to the society at 910-663-1829 or the1865society@gmail.com.

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