Tickets for the 8th annual AbraCadabra Sweetheart Ball will go on sale Jan. 7-25 at the Cortez Cultural Center, 25 N. Market Street.

The event takes place Feb. 1 at the Cortez Elks Lodge. Proceeds benefit the Cortez Cultural Center, and the gala event is a major fundraiser for the organization.

Donations are needed for the silent auction.

“I need your assistance,” says Lynn Gann, event coordinator. “Your tax deductible donation for our auction will help us raise revenues to support the ongoing expenses for the Cultural Center. We want to continue to provide quality programming and services to visitors from all over the world as well as the local community.”

Donations are needed by Jan. 15. Business donors will be listed on the program and have Thank You posters at the event.

The Center will be happy to pick up local donations — call (970) 565-1151.

The AbraCadabra Sweetheart Ball features a silent auction from 5-7 p.m., a steak or salmon dinner from 6-7p.m., and then entertainment by Mysto The Magi and dancing to the music of DJ***Hocus Pocus.

Cost is $45 per person or a table of 10 with logo for $450.

The Cortez Cultural Center is a premiere museum. art gallery, and community events hot spot. The non-profit museum and gift shop features Native American dances, cultural programs such as WWII Code Talker Sam Sandoval, art exhibits and classes, kids camps, workshops, and information on fishing, hiking, bicycling and hunting. The Hawkins Preserve, which is overseen by the center, provides 122 acres for hiking, bicycling, nature walks, and history.

“I am in great hopes that the community will support this fundraiser event,” Gann said.

Information: Call (970) 565-1151 or 565-7423 or email info@cortezculturalcenter.org or mlg65@netzero.net. Visit their website at www.cortezculturalcenter.org.