The 17th Annual AIDS Service Center Big Night Out is a unique lifestyle event that begins at Stratford Manor, the rare crown jewel of La Cañada Flintridge that was recently featured in the LA Times, then followed by various themed dinner parties throughout Los Angeles.

“We are very happy to announce our first official celebrity Chair for Big Night Out 2014, the FABULOUS and hot Carolyn Hennesy from “Cougar Town!,” said AIDS Service Center’s Executive Director, Anthony Guthmiller. “She’s the series regular that plays the super funny and over sexed ‘cougar’ on the show. Nominated for a daytime Emmy, too, when she was on General Hospital! She’s a great friend to our community and is very excited about being involved with Big Night Out.” Hennesy is also known for her role as Mrs. Chesterfield on the children’s television show, “Jessie” and for appearances on HBO’s “True Blood.”

4 PM — Gala Reception.

Enjoy hors d’oeuvres and beverages from Pasadena’s finest, including Eden Garden Bar & Grill, La Grande Orange, Luggage Room, Jabberwocky Smooth Jerk Sauce, El Cholo Pasadena, Whole Foods Pasadena, Trattoria Neapolis, The Cheese Store, Celestino, The Flintridge Proper, Carmine’s Italian, POP Champagne, Osawa, Jones Coffee, and more.

Bid on a wide variety of silent and live auction items including unique dining and entertaining options, travel packages to wonderful destinations, one-of-a kind services, beautiful artwork, and more.

7 PM — Gala reception ends. Depart for Private Dinner Parties.

7:30 PM — Dinner Parties Begin.