Perry County Humane Society dinner this Saturday is the best ticket in town
Come out this Saturday evening to support Perry County Humane Society at their annual BBQ dinner and auction fundraiser. This year the event is on Sept. 27 at Haffner Hall-Sacred Heart Church. Dinner begins at 5 p.m. with a menu that features Fenton's BBQ, baked beans, potato salad and a variety of homemade deserts. Take out will be available.
The silent auction will have over 100 items on it this year. Items range from jewelry to crafts to gift certificates. Some items will have a "buy it now" feature for those that want to shop and go. A small live auction will begin at 6:30 p.m. and will be emceed by Josh Gross. The following is a list of the items included:
1. St. Louis Rams Tickets: Rams VS. Seahawks on Oct. 19, two tickets available
Drury Hotel: One Night Stay
Schlafly Brewery Tour: Good for nine people
Chevy's Gift Certificates
2. Diamond Necklace donated by TJ's Fine Jewelry
3. Handcrafted Bench made by Ye Olde Woodcrafts
4. Birthday Package: Grand Theater Tickets...10 total
Limo Ride for 10 from
Two pizzas from Pizza Hut
Birthday Cake from Mark's Bakery
Birthday party supplies from Hallmark
5. Handcrafted Picnic Table made by Byron Wink
6. Camping Package at Lake Camp-a-Lot in Percy, Ill. Two nights in a stocked camper
"We will also be drawing a 50/50 winner. Volunteers have been selling tickets the past eight weeks and will be available up to the time of the drawing at 6 p.m. They are $5 each or 6 for $25. Right now, the winner will receive $1,000 and hopefully it will be more than that," said Brandy Metten. If you would like tickets, please get a hold of a volunteer or contact the shelter at 618-542-3647.
"Proceeds from the evening will be used to fund operating expenses for upcoming year at the shelter. This dinner is the largest fundraiser the shelter has each year and looks to the community for their support. This past year we have rescued many dogs and cats and have successfully placed them with their forever homes. The Big Mutt campaign to help find forever homes for our dogs over 50 pounds is still going on," she said.
Keep in mind that the shelter does not receive any government funding. Donations are the sole source of income.
The three platinum sponsors for the event this year include; Linzee Insurance, Fenton's Custom & Collision and Du Quoin Service League. There have been many other generous sponsors this year. The shelter is grateful for their continued support.
Donations are needed throughout the year of other items such as food, litter and treats. But also, 125 foot garden hoses, hose nozzles and cleaning supplies. Facebook is a tool the shelter has been using to get the word out for items needed. It is also used to promote the animals are available for adoption. The community has been and continues to be extremely generous in helping rescue and place animals.
You can find the BBQ event on Facebook under Perry County Humane Society Annual BBQ & Auction. There you can see many of the items that will be offered that night.
Tickets are available at the door. They are $10 per person and children under 3 are free.