YMCA gala set for Saturday

Jan. 12—HIGH POINT — The Carl Chavis branch of the High Point YMCA will hold its MLK Black and White Ball Achievers Gala Achievers Award Gala from 8 p.m. to midnight Saturday at the High Point Country Club.

The ceremony will recognize local people who have demonstrated outstanding leadership and made contributions to the lives of minorities through community affairs, sports, business and education within the High Point community.

The gala will feature live music and food. Individual tickets are $50 each, or $500 for a reserved table of eight guests. For more information call the Carl Chavis branch at 336-434-4072 or check the website www.hpymca.org.