Hyde County Hotline’s sixth annual Gala, An Old Fashioned Christmas, will be held at 6 p.m. on Saturday, Dec. 3, in the Yadkin Bank in Engelhard.

The annual Gala is an elegant, sophisticated evening with entertainment and a fabulous silent auction. Hyde County Hotline will provide a beautiful location with stylish décor. This year’s event will include hors d’oeuvres, a silent auction featuring unique items and experiences, a gourmet dinner, entertainment, a live auction and music by DJ JM.

Old Fashioned Christmas Gala sponsorship levels are: Peace $1,000, Hope $700, and Dignity $500. Sponsor Tables that seat eight are $800. Tickets for couples are $100, and for individuals $55.

Current Peace sponsor is Capt Neill’s Seafood; Hope sponsors are Middle Creek Farms Inc. and Pamlico Shores Inc.; and Dignity sponsors are Tideland EMC and Mr. & Mrs. Arthur H. Keeney III.

All sponsors will receive advertising on Hyde County Hotline’s website and Facebook page along with special listing on the programs, slide presentation streaming during the hors d’oeuvres hour, and any other media used to promote this event.

Hyde County Hotline is currently accepting donations for the sixth annual Gala Live and Silent Auction. Some of the popular and unique items that are needed for the auctions are: Dinner for two, Personal photo shoot, Electronics, Toys, Jewelry, Furniture, Hunting and fishing gear, Cooking utensils, Décor, Gift certificates for services, Gift baskets, and many more possibilities.

Contact Cynthia Gibbs at cghydehotline@gmail.com or 252-925-2502 to donate items for the auctions. All donations are tax-deductible, and tax donation forms will be mailed to donors upon request.

Hyde County Hotline’s 24-hour Crisis Line number is 252-925-2500.