Tom McDaniel (the 2010 honoree), Ed Kelley and Carole Kelley were at last year’s Green Tie Gala. (Photo provided).

Coming up is the  St. Patrick’s Green Tie Gala, benefiting Sanctuary Women’s Development Center. The Green Tie Gala, featuring a dinner and auction, is at 6:30 p.m. on  March 12 at the Skirvin Hilton Hotel in downtown Oklahoma City.

David Egan will be honored at the event. He is the Grand Marshal of the 2011 St. Patrick’s Parade to be held in Oklahoma City March 19th. Also attending will be Oklahoma City’s new Archbishop, Rev. Paul Coakley.

The event is sponsored by the Catholic Charities. Music will be by Timothy O’Brian’s Celtic Cheer. For the party, black tie is optional and green tie encouraged. Go to Catholic Charities web site for ticket information or call 405-523-3000.

Sanctuary is a shelter operated by Catholic Charities that provides resources and support to homeless and at risk women and children.

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Helen interviews Carole Kelley, Director of Student Development for Harding Charter Preparatory High School; Cindy McCharen, Chairman of the silent auction fundraiser, and Lela Sullivan, fundraiser committee member in charge of the auction items.