Partnership for the Sounds, a non-profit organization, is celebrating its 26^th anniversary with a gala on May 25. The event will also celebrate the 21^st anniversary of North Carolina Estuarium, a Partnership education center in Washington. The festivities will be held at the Estuarium, located at 223 East Water Street in Washington, beginning at 6 p.m.

The cost of an individual ticket is $75 and includes hors d’oeuvres, libations, dinner and entertainment provided by Bland Simpson, a Tony award winning performer, author and scholar.  The First Lady of North Carolina, Kristin Cooper, will be a special guest for the evening.

For reservations, call 252-796-1000 or email jpwpfs@embarqmail.com.

The Partnership for the Sounds is a non-profit organization promoting environmental stewardship and sustainable economic development across the Albemarle-Pamlico region through environmental education and nature-based and cultural tourism.

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