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Virtual OPALGA+ scholarship gala slated for Oct. 24
2020-08-06
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OPALGA+/Oak Park Area Lesbian & Gay Association will hold a virtual scholarship gala Saturday, Oct. 24, at 7 p.m.
The event will feature video clips from the organization's scholarship winners, the Founder's Award celebration and opportunities for attendees to donate funds to its scholarship program.
This year, the OPALGA+ board authorized the awarding of $30,000 in scholarships to 11 scholars continuing our celebration of 30 years as an organization. The goal is to raise $24,000.
See OPALGA.org . |
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