Point Man International Ministries, a nonprofit organization serving and supporting Clark County veterans and first responders, is hosting a gala dinner, dance and auction from 5 to 7 p.m. Dec. 9 at American Legion Post 14, 4605 St. James Road, Vancouver. The cost is $10 per person. Purchase advance tickets by calling Ron Brandon at 360-721-4310 or emailing him at donnaronb@comcast.net or buy tickets at the door on the night of the event. Dinner includes turkey, ham and pot luck dishes. Raffle tickets for a 1999 Jeep Cherokee Sport are $10, available to buy on the night of the gala.