Spirit of philanthropy to be celebrated Thursday

The Annual Celebration of Giving of the Highland Lakes Legacy Fund on Thursday night, Nov. 17, at the Horseshoe Bay Tower will center on four awards recognizing “the spirit of philanthropy.”

The Legacy Philanthropy Award will be presented to Rebecca and Stuart Nunnally. The Legacy Excellence As a Non-Profit Award will be presented to Burnet County VetRIDES.

The Legacy Excellence As a Non-Profit Leader Award will be presented to Ely Rodriguez of the Marble Falls Children's Day Celebration.

Finally, the Legacy Outstanding Community Volunteer Award will be presented to former Judge Martin McLean.

The Legacy Fund has directed more than $6 million in grants and scholarships to deserving people and programs since 1005. It is family of funds held at the Austin Community Foundation to provide creative and effective support to good works.

Invitations to the event went out Nov. 1 but no tickets were distributed, but registered attendees for the 6 p.m. reception and 7 p.m. dinner will be check in at the entrance. For more information, contact interim director Donna Klaeger at the Legacy fund offices, 806 Steve Hawkins Parkway, in Marble Falls, 830-220-1100.