"The attire is Black Tie-Casual, but what does that mean? You can dine, dance and socialize in your tux or our jeans. The person or couple who best combines the attire will take home a trophy of envious desire," Jeanette North, OCR executive director. Apart from live and silent auctions, North believes the highlight of the evening will be the meal prepared by Bailey Medical Center's Chef Barrington Rashford.

Rashford has cooked for President Bill Clinton and for major corporate functions for Disney World.

His culinary delights should make the gala better than ever, North said.

"Show your heart by purchasing tickets for OCR's annual fundraiser and have fun bidding on silent and live auction items for an evening of fun and purpose," North said.

Tickets for the event are $200 per couple. Corporate Sponsorships are available beginning at $1,000.

Tickets are available and can be purchased at F & M Bank on 96th Street North or at OCR, 109 Birch.

For more information call OCR at 272-4969.