Old Lyme — The First Congregational Church of Old Lyme announced that it will hold “An Evening in Celebration of Our Immigrant Roots,” a fundraising event featuring silent auctions, raffle contests, wine tastings, free hors d’oeuvres and live music. The event is intended to raise money to help local immigrant families facing sudden deportations.

The event will take place from 5 to 8 p.m., Saturday, Sept. 9 in the Fellowship Hall. The suggested donation for admission is $20 (payable at the door).

Local businesses and individuals have donated silent auction or raffle items or food, or are providing other support for the evening. They include 30 Mile Brewing Co., Anna’s Cafe, Ann Lightfoot Jewelry, Essence Center for Beauty and Wellness, Essex Chocolatier & Coffee Bar, Florence Griswold Museum, Fromage Fine Foods & Coffees, Garde Arts Center, Judy Friday Gallery, Lark, Sennheiser, Squared Circle Studio, The Chocolate Shell, White Gate Farm and local artists such as Angie Falstrom, Diana Lord, Lina Tuck and Tina West. Matt McCauley and the Jazz Circle will also play live music.

All proceeds from the event will go to support the charitable work of the FCCOL Immigration Assistance Committee. More information can be found on the church’s website at www.fccol.org/event/celebration.

Residents who are unable to attend the event but would like to support the work of the committee can send a tax-deductible contribution via check or money order to the Immigration Assistance Fund, FCCOL, 2 Ferry Road, Old Lyme, CT 06371.