Somerville businessman and former mayoral candidate Tony Lafuente is joining friends of William C. Shelton, who is charged with assaulting Ward 1 community leader Joan Guarino, to raise money for Shelton’s defense fund.

The event is scheduled for March 23 at Union Square’s Independent restaurant. The suggested donation is $100, but any amount is welcome. For more information or to R.S.V.P. call Marjie Polster at (617) 625-8558.

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