"Bringing Hope Ashore", a holiday fashion show gala to benefit The ARC of Martin County (Advocates for the Rights of the Challenged) will be held on Monday, November 9 from 6-9 p.m. at the Mariner Sands Country Club, 6500 Mariner Sands Drive in Stuart.

The event will include the Fashion Show by Cache, a silent auction that includes donations from local artists, door prizes and a raffle, hors d'oeurves, dinner and a cocktail hour cash bar. Tickets for the event are $100 per person or $150 per couple and are available by calling 772. 283.2525 or go to www.arcmc.org.

The ARC of Martin County, Advocates for the Rights of the Challenged, is a non-profit organization dedicated to helping individuals with developmental disabilities achieve an improved quality of life. We accomplish this through education, awareness, advocacy and, most importantly, through the support of our community.

Incorporated in 1956, ARC of Martin County provides supports and assistance to over 230 children and adults with disabilities and employs over 80 healthcare, educational, and other related professionals.