Lake Forest Charter School's “Cocktails and Blues” Benefit Oct. 15

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 6pm and the Gala and Silent Auction will start at 8pm.  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. 
 
The evening begins with a cocktail reception at 6 pm for VIP Patrons which includes an elegant dinner catered by Messina's Catering and the presentation of the 2016 Community Hero Award. At 8 pm, 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.  The highest performing K-8 school in Orleans Parish, Lake Forest Charter delivers on its promise to our children—the promise of a strong academic foundation for life. 
 
The ticket price for the VIP Patron Reception & Dinner is $150 per person.  General Admission Gala & Silent Auction Tickets are $65.  Sponsorship opportunities available.  
 
For more information or to purchase tickets or sponsorship please visit http://www.lakeforestcharter.org/cocktailsandblues/ or call 504-593-8264.