FORT WALTON BEACH, FL - A fundraiser called Puttin' On The Ritz, for the late Michael A. Mancini, Sr., will be held to raise funds for a scholarship started by his wife Mary Mancini at Northwest Florida State College from 7:30 to 10:30 p.m. Aug. 1 at the Sons of Italy Lodge.

Desserts will be served and a cash bar will be available. The Twilight Jazz Band featuring another local Saundra Daggs will perform.

Tickets are on sale for $20 by calling (850) 689-1115. To make a contribution to the scholarship fund, send donations to:

Northwest Florida State College Foundation
100 College Blvd.
Niceville, FL 32578

Indicate it is for the Michael A. Mancini, Sr. Gifted Musician Scholarship.

Students bound for college and studying Jazz music will be able to apply.