(MANA de Imperial Valley annual event)...It is the 2025 Las Primeras Gala scholarship fundraiser.

It is being held this year on September 12 at the Old Eucalyptus Schoolhouse in El Centro. The theme this year is; Words of Wisdom; A Celebration of Vibrant Sayings. Each year the Gala honors three local roll models. This year they are Angie Garcia, Jessi Preciado and Angie Ruiz. The Gala is MANA"s annual fundraiser, with proceeds going to support the Scholarship program. Tickets for this year's event are available at the MANA website.