LANCASTER—Garfield’s Rescue Inc. will host the third annual Wine & Whiskers from 5-7:30 p.m. September 5 at Trinity Episcopal Church Pavilion, 8484 Mary Ball Road, Lancaster.
Guests can support Garfield’s homeless cat rescue mission while enjoying festivities that include specially curated wines—three whites and three reds; hors d’oeuvres provided and served by D. Goodman Catering; the spinning of tunes by Paragon DJs, a 50/50 raffle and a silent auction.
Event chairman Karen Peterson, reported on the “tremendous support” of businesses, individuals and talented artisans that have donated silent auction items and sponsorship support. Many donors have a special cat or two in their lives and were eager to help support GRI’s vision, said Peterson.
Auction items include tickets to the Richmond Symphony, one year of outdoor mosquito treatment, B360 – a $720 value, original art works and themed baskets containing special entertainment for families, or that appeal to aficionados of regional fine dining, health and beauty, sports, fitness and clothing.
Event tickets are $50. Tickets may be purchased in advance at www.garfieldsrescue.org, Bayside Animal Hospital, 78 Whisk Drive, White Stone; Rappahannock Art League, 19 North Main Street, Kilmarnock; and Friends of Northumberland County Animal Shelter Thrift Shop, 80 Jessie duPont Memorial Highway, Burgess. Patrons must be at least age 21 to purchase tickets.
Garfield’s humane rescue, spay/neuter, foster to adopt program enables abandoned and homeless cats to heal and thrive, preparing them for adoption into loving homes, said Peterson.
