Friends of the Transition Academy will host a fundraiser benefiting the Lake Washington School District (LWSD) Transition Academy, a community based program located in Redmond for young adults ages 18-21 with developmental disabilities.

The event will be held from 5:30-7:30 p.m. on May 8 at VALA (Venue for Artists in the Local Area) at Redmond Town Center. The unique artwork of Austin Reichanadter will be showcased and available for purchase. The talented 19-year-old artist with autism attends the LWSD Transition Academy. Samples of Reichanadter’s art may be viewed on his website: www.austinrstudio.com.

Wine will be served as well as hors d’oeuvres catered by Class Act Catering. The artist will be in attendance.

Tickets are $25 and will be available for presale at www.ftalwsd.org as well as at the door.