Gala event scheduled Mar. 12

CASA for Children of Monmouth County announces its Rockin’ 50s Gala will begin at 7 p.m. on March 12 at Buona Sera Palazzo, 1033 West Park Ave., Ocean Township. More than 200 guests are expected to attend for an evening of cocktails, a silent auction, gourmet food and dancing to the band Total Soul.

Carol Stillwell will receive the President’s Award for Humanitarianism and Katherine Vates will receive CASA’s Jr. Humanitarianism Award. Carol is the President and CEO of Stillwell Hanson and is also a dedicated philanthropist and equestrian.

All proceeds from this event will support the CASA for Children of Monmouth County program. The non-profit organization is committed to recruiting, training and supporting volunteer advocates to help advocate for abused or neglected children in foster care from Monmouth County.

To make reservations call CASA for Children of Monmouth County at 732-460-9100 or visit www.casaofmonmouth.org.