The Durham College 2007 Legacy Gala will feature exotic attractions including traditional music, belly dancing, fire-eating, sword-swallowing and acrobats who will recreate the sights and sounds of Marrakech (above), one of the world's most intoxicating cities.
Community and business leaders, dignitaries and other distinguished guests will be transported to Marrakech this September - the exotic and beautiful locale, nicknamed The Rose City, was recently announced as the theme of Durham College's 2007 Legacy Gala.
A Moroccan theme will set the tone for the evening which is designed to raise scholarship and bursary funds for students attending Durham College and the University of Ontario Institute of Technology (UOIT). The event will feature exotic attractions including traditional music, belly dancing, fire-eating, sword-swallowing and acrobats who will recreate the sights and sounds of one of the world's most intoxicating cities.
Dr. Peter Zakarow and his wife Marianne, Oshawa community leaders and tireless supporters of post-secondary education in Durham Region, will serve as honorary co-chairs of the event.
The gala will be held Friday, September 28 at Tosca Banquet Hall in Oshawa with festivities beginning at 5:30 p.m.
"This spectacular evening is one of Durham College's biggest fundraising events and we look forward to an evening with both our individual and corporate donor partners that will help make the post-secondary dreams of our students a reality," said Leah Myers, president of Durham College. "Through funds raised by the Legacy Gala, we provide financial support to students in need - helping them learn the market-ready skills needed to obtain employment and to make a difference in the world."
The Legacy Gala is held each September to raise funds for the scholarship and bursary program at Durham College. It brings together community members and businesses to acknowledge their contribution to the college's success while raising awareness about students' need for financial assistance for post-secondary education. More than $1 million has been raised to date, with last year's event raising close to $470,000.