The Press Club is entering its 40th year and kicking off a yearlong celebration with a gala party Friday, May 18, 6-9 p.m., at Civita in Mission Valley. Oh! Ridge will entertain with oldies and contemporary tunes, and the party will take over the 10,000-square-foot recreation center at Circa 37, a luxury apartment village at Civita.

In addition to fine food and fine wines, there will be press club memorabilia on display and special acknowledgement of the people who got the club rolling and the next generation who will lead the club for the next 40 years.

Register online here.

The club is assembling an Honorary Committee of past presidents and long-time members and supporters of the Press Club for this event, with all the funds raised by the Honorary Committee going directly to the San Diego Press Club Foundation for journalism scholarships. If you would like to join the Honorary Committee for a $100 donation, contact Terry Williams at (619) 231-4340 or email sdpressclub@cox.net.