ATLANTIC CITY — The Metropolitan Business & Citizens Association (MBCA) will host its 12th Annual Spring Scholarship Foundation Awards Luncheon on Wednesday, May 15,  at 11:30am in the Swan Ballroom (north tower) of the Tropicana.

This year's MBCA scholarship luncheon keynote speaker is Lt. Governor Kim Guadagno

The MBCA Education Foundation will present scholarships for students planning to continue their studies at an accredited higher education institution. This year’s keynote speaker and Outstanding Educator Award recipient is New Jersey Secretary of State and Lt. Governor Kim Guadagno.

The MBCA will present several scholarships to area residents in their pursuit of education. This year the MBCA is pleased to announce the new  “Seashore Gardens Health” scholarship to a student going into the health field.

Additionally, the South Jersey Women’s Leadership Initiative will present a scholarship to a deserving Atlantic County woman; the Pierre and Sondra Hollingsworth Scholarships” to deserving Atlantic City students; the Atlantic City Weekly Scholarship to those in the culinary and hospitality programs, and others.

The MBCA will also recognize an area educator for outstanding contributions to education. The Epicurean Society’s Outstanding Teacher Recognition Award, in the amount of  $1,500, will be presented to an individual who makes a difference in the development of his/her students, with a unique teaching program, or demonstrating resourcefulness and utilizing innovative teaching techniques.

Tickets are $40 per person. Tables of 10 can be reserved for $400. Call (609)  348-1903 or visit acmetbiz.com for more information.

ATLANTIC CITY — The Metropolitan Business & Citizens Association (MBCA)’s March Madness Winter Mixer was a booming success March 11, as the organization raised $2,100 for this year’s beneficiary, FACES 4 Autism — a support group that provides education, awareness and assistance to families dealing with autism (faces4autisim.org).

FACES president Isabella Mosca accepted the donation on the organization’s behalf.

The event was sponsored by AtlantiCare and supported by MBCA membership. For more information about the MBCA, visit mbcanj.com.

ATLANTIC CITY — The Metropolitan Business & Citizens Association (MBCA) will hold its annual Winter Charity Mixer at 5:30pm Monday, March 11, at Cuba Libra in The Quarter at Tropicana.

Slip out of the cold and into a dry mojito, and help raise funds for the MBCA’s selected charity this year:  FACES 4 Autism. FACES is dedicated to autism awareness, education and support for families dealing with those stricken with autism (visit faces4autism.org).

Tickets are $25 per person or a “MAD Package” is available where parties can buy 10 tickets and get one free for $250.

Along with great fare by Cuba Libre, there will also be a dessert display by “Luscious & Sweet,” giveaways, music and a cash bar.

Sponsored by AtlantiCare, the event is open to all MBCA members and their guests. Call (609) 348-1903 for reservations or visit mbcanj.com.