Hyphen is co-sponsoring the Organization of Chinese Americans (OCA) San Mateo Chapter Annual Fundraiser and Awards Gala on September 26th. This year's theme is "Making A Difference Today For A Brighter Tomorrow."

The Gala dinner is OCA San Mateo's major yearly fundraiser, which raises funds for its high school senior scholarships and Speak Lead With Pride public speaking and leadership programs.

Achievement awards will be given to honor the work of local leaders Karen Clancy, Nancy Yim-Lee, and State Controller John Chiang. The event will be hosted by Frances Dingalasan and David Louie of KGO Channel 7 News. Gala includes a silent auction and raffle drawings, with entertainment by singer Juliet Fernandez and the California Youth Chinese Symphony. More info here.

Saturday September 26
6 pm
South San Francisco Convention Center
255 South Airport Blvd, San Francisco
$ 75 OCA Members / $ 95 non-members