St. Augustine's Catholic Church in Lincoln City will be offering a Taste of Italy this Friday, Oct. 7, with a gala dinner and silent auction to raise funds for outreach programs and parish improvements. The evening will start at 5 pm, with a no-host wine bar, appetizers and a silent auction. An Italian dinner, including salad, main course and dessert will be served at 6 pm. There will also be live music.

Tickets, $20 per person or $150 for a table of eight, are available by calling 541-994-2216. Event organizer Celeste O'Brien said proceeds from the gala will help strengthen outreach programs to families and the elderly as well as sick and less fortunate members of the community. The effort will also provide resources to upgrade parish facilities. The church is located at 1139 NW Hwy. 101, Lincoln City.

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