A charity event to benefit the Emerald Coast Special Olympics will be hosted by the University of West Florida’s 2008 Leadership Communication Class from 6 to 10 p.m. Nov. 16 at eat! restaurant, 286 N Palafox St.

Tickets for the event are $50 per couple and $30 individually. This event is open to the public, but you must be 21 or older to attend. Tickets include dinner provided by eat!, live music, and a variety of casino-style games. Proceeds benefit Special Olympics of Northwest Florida.

For details or to request tickets, e-mail CasinoNight_2008@Yahoo.com, or leave a message for Caitlyn Blizzard at 474-2895.