The North Andover Merchants Association will hold its annual "Knight of Honor… Rising Star Gala" on Saturday, March 23, from 6 to 10 p.m. at North Andover Country Club, 500 Great Pond Road.

The gala will honor two graduating seniors pursuing a business degree with a $1,000 scholarship each, recognize the accomplishments of a young entrepreneur and award a local business for ommitment to the town.

The emcee is Dan Roche, award winning sports anchor and reporter for WBZ-TV News and the evening festivities will feature dinner, entertainment, silent & live auctions and a cash bar.

Tickets are $50 and can be ordered by contacting Sylvie Foulds at sylf19@comcast.net.

Checks can be mailed to NAMA at PO Box 62, North Andover, MA 01845.

For more information about the event or to make a donation to the Silent/Live auctions, contact scholarship committee member Pat Roche at patroche376@gmail.com or Linda Pedi at: linda@edpediphoto.com.

There are a limited number of tickets available, and tickets will not be sold at the door.