Gimme Shelter Fundraiser
April 14, 2011
Join pet lovers and music lovers alike at “Gimme Shelter,” a benefit with all net proceeds benefitting the Humane Society of Elkhart County. The Humane Society is in dire need of a new animal control van, which with equipment will cost around $40,000.
All are welcome to come out and enjoy a wonderful evening filled with food, cash bar, dancing and lots of music. It will be a relaxed and fun atmosphere – blue jeans are more than acceptable! The event will be held on May 7th at the Athenian Ballroom, the old Hotel Elkhart in downtown Elkhart.
A family that recently adopted from the Humane Society is actually throwing this event. “My wife and I learned first hand what a positive impact a couple of shelter kitties can make on your life when we adopted Abby and Ziva from the Humane Society of Elkhart County last January”, said Jeff Huff, founder and organizer of “Gimme Shelter.” “Everyone at the Humane Society was so friendly and helpful during our adoption process that we wanted to find some way to give back. They are truly great people who deserve all the support we can give.”
Gimme Shelter will feature live music featuring the classic rock and blues sound of The Source, bluegrass group Gravel Creek and the Jim Pickley Jazz Trio. There will also be a special acoustic jazz performance by members of The Source, featuring Jeff Huff and son Colin.
“I was thrilled when Jeff approached us about the idea of throwing a fundraiser”, said Anne Reel, Executive Director of the Humane Society of Elkhart County. “It is wonderful to hear such positive feedback from one of our pet adopters. Our mission is save the lives of animals and to enrich the lives of those who adopt our animals and events such as Gimme Shelter help us achieve those goals.”
Dinner will be provided by Pumpernickels and there will be a cash bar.
Ticket prices are as follows:
- Single Ticket: $30.00
- Pair of Tickets: $50.00
- Reserved Table of Eight: $200.00 – Bring your friends and save!
Tickets are available at Martin’s PawMart (Cobblestone Crossing and E.Jackson St. in Elkhart), Walgreens Rx Department (CR4/Cassopolis St. in Elkhart and Elkhart Rd. in Dunlap) or directly from the Humane Society office. Starting April 12, tickets will also be available on the Humane Society’s website www.elkharthumanesociety.org.
Due to limited capacity ALL ticket sales must be in advance. No tickets will be sold at the door.
WHEN: Saturday, May 7th, 6pm to 10pm
WHERE: Athenian Ballroom (formerly Hotel Elkhart), 500 S. Main Street
