Mickey’s Kids Foundation will be hosting its Eighth Annual Gala to benefit Canine Assistants. The gala, “Dancing Under the Stars Act 9,” will be held on Friday, April 8, 2016, at Il Villaggio in Carlstadt. The guest of honor is the Ryan Family and their new companion dog, “Matty,” and the Powell Family with Landon and new service dog, “Zeus.” There will be a professional dance team, and encore performances by children, soloists, and dancers to enhance this event. There will be a silent auction and raffles. Tickets are $125. For more information, please contact mickeyskidsfoundation@verizon.net Gazette