The KLM Scholarship Foundation is hosting its 3rd Annual RVA HoliDay Party, a fundraiser organized by volunteers to raise money for book scholarships for students attending Virginia colleges.

The event will be held from 3 to 7 p.m. Saturday, Dec. 1, at the Claude Perkins Living and Learning Center at Virginia Union University, 1500 N. Lombardy St.

The party with a purpose will feature food, dancing, prizes and vendor booths so that attendees can do some Christmas shopping.

“Attendees will have a good time for a great cause,” founder Kimberley L. Martin stated in announcing the event. “This type of financial support is needed now more than ever.

Since its start 16 years ago, the KLM Scholarship Foundation has awarded $264,500 in book scholarships to students attending 23 Virginia colleges.

Tickets are $25 in advance, or $30 at the door, and are available on www.eventbrite.com.

Details: Valena Dixon (804) 617-8142 or www.klmfoundation.org.