The Association of Faculty and Friends (AFF) will host its annual fundraising gala to benefit Penn State Health and Penn State College of Medicine from 5:30 to 11 p.m. on Saturday, Feb. 25, at The Hotel Hershey, 100 Hotel Road, Hershey. Guests will enjoy fine dining, entertainment from The Uptown Band, dancing and a live auction featuring packages compiled using donations from 41 community businesses, primarily in Hershey and Hummelstown. The theme of this black tie optional event is "The Masquerade Ball."

To purchase tickets, visit https://pennstatehealth.donordrive.com/event/affgala23.

Since 1968, AFF has raised more than $1 million to support the health and well-being of local communities. Through social gatherings and fundraising initiatives, AFF helps to enhance patient care, support the education and training of health care professionals and fuel research at Penn State Health and Penn State College of Medicine.