Sept. 17 — 4th Annual Southeast Ventura County YMCA Gala

WESTLAKE VILLAGE — The Southeast Ventura County YMCA is hosting its 4th Annual Gala on Saturday, September 17 beginning at 5:30 p.m. at the Four Seasons Hotel in Westlake Village. The evening features gourmet cuisine, a live band and silent auction.

Proceeds from the evening will benefit Southeast Ventura County YMCA programs including Find My Genius, a free five-week summer program for low- and moderate-income students who are not reading at grade level. It provides students with academic instruction, healthy meals, physical exercise and enrichment opportunities. The gala will honor Chuck and Melinda Carmichael, Simi Valley residents and longtime YMCA supporters, with the Joel and Frances McCrea Memorial Award.

The YMCA is a nonprofit organization serving  Conejo Valley, Simi Valley, Westlake Village, Oak Park, Agoura Hills and Moorpark. It is dedicated to building positive relationships, impacting lives and strengthening the community through youth development, healthy living programs and social responsibility. For more information and to order tickets, call 805-497-3081 or go to https://www.sevymca.org/gala