The life and career of the legendary actor Spencer Tracy will be the topic for discussion at a literary tea that is taking place in Beverly Hills on Dec. 12 at 2 p.m.

Critically acclaimed author James Curtis will appear as the guest speaker at the Westside Center for Independent Living’s Associates’ (WCIL) Annual Literary Tea. The event takes place at a private home in Beverly Hills. Curtis will talk about and sign copies of his latest critically acclaimed book, “Spencer Tracy, A Biography.”

The WCIL fundraising event is open to the general public but reservations are required. Tickets for this fundraising event are $80 each, and may be secured by calling Jenn Gunn Steip at the WCIL office at (310) 568-0107, ext. 25. The address of the event will be given at the time when reservations are secured.

To learn more about WCIL, visit www.wcil.org.