Avant Garde Holistic Center will sponsor “An Evening with Spirit Medium Althea DePascale,” a fundraising event benefiting Branford Compassion Club on Saturday, October 27, from 7 p.m. to 9 p.m. at Avant Garde Holistic Center, 328 East Main Street Branford. DePascale is a spirit medium who has the ability to connect with loved ones and pets that have crossed over to the other side. The evening event is a gallery style presentation and not everyone will receive a message. The suggested donation is $10. For reservations, please call 203-481-8443 or email AvantGardeCT13@yahoo.com.