The La Mesa Chamber of Commerce has announced its eighth annual “Salute to Local Heroes” dinner will be held starting at 5:30 p.m. Wed., Feb. 24, at the Town and Country Resort Hotel, Golden Ballroom, 500 Hotel Circle North, in San Diego’s Mission Valley area.
The event, open to the public, will include installation of board members, dinner, silent auction and recognition of seven local heroes from law enforcement, fire district, paramedic field and retired senior volunteer patrol. More than 200 people are expected to attend. The event theme is “The Magnificent Mardi Gras.” Cost to attend is $60 per person or two tickets for $100 and a table of eight for $360. Complimentary parking is included. Tickets may be purchased online at www.lamesachamber.com, or by calling the Chamber Office (619) 465-7700. Deadline for RSVP is Feb. 12.
This year’s honorees include: Jon Alva and Robert Ivery, paramedics, American Medical Response; Capt. Dave Hardenburger, Heartland Fire and Rescue; Detective Bucky Wright and Master Officer Lillie Chase, La Mesa Police Department; Nonie Beach and Ray Rendina, La Mesa Police Department Retired Senior Volunteer Patrol.