The American Cancer Society will host its annual Hope Gala. A cocktail reception and silent auction begin at 6:30 p.m., followed by 7:45 p.m. dinner and live auction and then music at 9:15 p.m. by Emily Ann Roberts. The 2016 honorees are: Christi Branscom, Cindy McConkey Cox, Mike Hatcher, Michael Holtz and Janet Shomaker. The 2016 Hope Gala co-chairs are Sharon Bailey and Dick Brower.