BIDDEFORD — The Biddeford Education Foundation will honor two community members for their commitment to education and service to the community. The foundation will honor Roland Eon (right), president of business insurance at P&C Insurance, and Jim Godbout (left), a local entrepreneur, at its First Annual Pillars of Pride event on Oct. 29.

Eon is a 1970 Biddeford

alumnus, and will be retiring next year. He has served on numerous local corporate and community boards, and has donated funds to the Biddeford School Department to support the arts, athletics and educational initiatives.

Gadabout has served

on the Biddeford Athletic Association, Waterhouse Field Commission and Biddeford-Saco Rotary Club, and is the founder of the Red Ribbon Committee. He teaches and promotes initiatives at the high school’s Center of Technology.

“Together, Roland and Jim have taken humble steps to improve our community,” said Biddeford School Superintendent Jeremy Ray. “Roland and Jim are a reflection on the foundation’s goals – to maximize opportunities for our students in Biddeford – and we are fortunate to have these pillars in our community.”

Tickets for the dinner and silent auction cost $50. The event will be held 6-9 p.m. at the University of New England. Funds raised will benefit the foundation.

For more information, visit the Biddeford School Department’s website and click on the “Giving” tab, or call 391- 6885.