Rockdale Cares took it back to the 1950s and 60s for their annual fundraising gala on Saturday, Aug. 13 at the Our Place facility, with appearances from "Elvis" (Ben Mance), "Willie Nelson" (David Cooper) and "Waylan Jennings" (Andy Smith) as well as the Our Place Singers and Swingers and vocal talent and Rockdale Cares client Beth Wright. The event raised more than $35,000 for the Haven House respite home for those with developmental disabilities and Rockdale Cares. Out of that amount, $23,000 came from sponsorships — the most ever raised from sponsors.

(Upper left) Singer and Our Place client Beth Wright opened the evening with “God Bless America.” (Right) Ben Mance as “Elvis”

(Upper right) "Willie Nelson" (David Cooper) and "Waylan Jennings" (Andy Smith)

(Lower left) Board member Diane Davis and emcee Tom Harrison belt out a tune from “Hello, Dolly.”

(Lower right) Rockdale Cares board member Mark Buser and son BJ bust a move.