OPALGA co-chairs Greg Raub and Rebekah Levin at the 2012 gala. Photo by Carrie Maxwell

OPALGA, the Oak Park Area Lesbian & Gay Association, will hold its 25th-anniversary gala Saturday, Oct. 25, at 6:30 p.m. at the 19th Century Club in Oak Park.

This year’s OPAL Awards go to Illinois state Rep. Greg Harris (13th District), Illinois state Sen. Don Harmen (39th District) and the publisher and executive editor of Windy City Media Group, Tracy Baim, for their efforts connected to marriage equality in Illinois.

Proceeds from the OPAL Gala Benefit will go to the OPALGA Education Scholarship Fund, The Lakeside Pride Marching Band and The Historical Society of Oak Park and River Forest. Visit www.opalga.org.