The A Night to Remember fundraiser, benefiting the City of Refuge Veterans’ Homeless Shelter in Vinton, will be 5-10 p.m. Saturday, April 1, at VFW Post 2130 in Lake Charles.

This year’s theme is “Denim & Diamonds,” and the event will feature live and silent auctions and a raffle.

Board member Billie Jo Phalen said, “We’re raffling off a beautiful queen-size Americana quilt, and we’re excited that a lucky person out there will be the recipient of such a wonderful item.”

Auction items include jewelry, tools, a fire pit and a “crawfish package” — a sack of crawfish, a crawfish table, a pot and a burner. Hal McMillin is auctioneer for the event.

Phalen said a DJ will provide music throughout the night. “Actually, Elvis is our DJ,” Phalen said with a laugh. “Dennis Soileau is an Elvis impersonator, and we are fortunate to have him as our DJ for the evening.”

Denise Stigen, event coordinator, said one of the guest speakers will be a former resident of the shelter. “He is one of our true success stories,” she said.

“He lives in Alabama now, but he stayed at the shelter for about two years. He is doing so well and has a full-time job, but the biggest thing in his life is that he’s been able to restore a relationship with his children and family. His talk is going to be powerful.”

As for dining, Phalen said patrons can look forward to a taco bar and a potato bar. “We decided on a buffet-style meal for this year,” she said. “I think people are going to really enjoy it.”

Tickets are $50 per person and are available at the door.