Bluestem Communities will host one of its most popular events, the Bluestem Gala, on Thursday, Nov. 7, at 6:30 p.m. at the Meridian Center in Newton.

The Bluestem Gala is an annual event of which the proceeds benefit the benevolent funds and help provide for the needs of residents and participants at each of the three Bluestem Communities organizations – Bluestem PACE with locations in McPherson and Hutchinson, Kidron Bethel Village in North Newton and Schowalter Villa in Hesston. The benevolent funds assist residents and participants who, due to unforeseen circumstances, are unable to cover the full cost of their care.

The Bluestem Gala will feature a catered meal by Blue Moon Caterers, a vacation raffle for two and live music featuring The Wichita Jazz Collective. Registration is $175 per individual or $1,575 for a table of 10. Register at bluestemks.org/events by October 18.