SLIPPERY ROCK — Slippery Rock University's Storm Harbor Equestrian Center will host its eighth Sunset Serenade at 5:30 p.m. Oct. 11.

The theme “Rockin' Through the Ages” reflects the university's 125th anniversary.

The event will raise funds to build the endowment, expand services and provide scholarship assistance to SRU students and riders who use the equestrian center.

The evening will offer both live and silent auctions, music by the bluegrass band Wellstrung, cocktails and culinary food stations.

Last year's event raised a record $85,000 from sponsorships, tickets and auction sales.

Also, the center received a $500,000 pledge from an SRU alumna and her husband that was part of a matching gift challenge with some of the 350 guests in attendance committing an additional $100,000.

Storm Harbor's mission is to provide multidisciplinary professional preparation and research opportunities to university students through the equine-assisted activities for individuals with disabilities.

Tickets are $75 per person or $750 for a table of 10 and are available from the SRU Foundation. No tickets will be available at the door. Call 724-738-2004 for more information.

SLIPPERY ROCK — Slippery Rock University will receive a $53,500 federal grant to provide adaptive sports opportunities for disabled veterans and active duty soldiers.Adaptive sports are those sports that have been created or modified for persons with disabilities.Secretary of Veterans Affairs Robert McDonald on Monday announced the grant. About $8 million in grants are given across the nation.