Half a dozen local celebrities are competing in “Dance the Night Away — Local Stars

Half a dozen local celebrities are competing in “Dance the Night Away — Local Stars Dancing for Alzheimer’s” on Friday.

The event, which benefits the Greater East Ohio Area Chapter Alzheimer’s Association, will be at Antone’s Banquet Center in Boardman.

The gala begins at 6:30 p.m. with a cocktail hour and music by Savoy, followed by a buffet style dinner. Dancing continues until 10:30 p.m.

Pam Traino from Home Instead Senior Care will be honored. She is a member of the group’s community council and helps with support groups.

A raffle and silent and live auctions will also be held.

Tickets are $75 per person, $100 per grande patron. Sponsorship, hosting and underwriting opportunities are available.

For information, call (330) 533-3300 or e-mail Allyson.Clark@alz.org.

The contestANTS

UJim Loboy (WYTV), last year’s master of ceremonies, is dancing with professional Mary Ann Ebert from Austintown’s, Meet Me On The Dance Floor.

UJennifer Baligush (WFMJ) is partnered with dance pro Bob McPhail from Boardman’s, Ballroom With Style.

UState Sen. Capri Cafaro takes the floor with professional Tim Brown, of Let’s Dance, Cleveland!

UJeff Levkulich (WKBN) is working with professional partner Lyndall Amann of A Time To Dance.

UPeggy Sinkovich (WYTV) is dancing with Columbus professional Mark Wagner of Party On & Salsa Extreme.

URoxanne Sebest (WKBN) is working with Jim Ferris of Cavana Ballroom.