BAKERSFIELD, Calif. (KGET) -- The Military Heroes Gala, Benefit Dinner and Auction is set for Thursday, Nov. 7. Ben Patten joined 17 News with more information on the event. The gala is set to take place at Luigi's Restaurant and Delicatessen at 725 East 19th Street. Cocktail hour is set for 6 p.m. and the dinner and program is set for 7 p.m. Patten says the benefits from the dinner will go toward veterans, Watch the video in the player for more information.