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Black Cat Ball hosted by Naperville Area Humane Society

Naperville Area Humane Society (NAHS) extends an invitation to the community to attend its annual Black Cat Ball gala, on Friday, October 14, 2011 at Hotel Arista in Naperville, Illinois.

The black tie optional event will begin with cocktails at 6 p.m., followed by dinner, program and live auction beginning at 7 p.m.  A silent auction will also help raise critical funds for the Naperville Area Humane Society. Guests will enjoy a festive evening of dining and dancing, all to support our community’s homeless pets.

Tickets are $150 per person; tables of ten are $1500.  All funds raised directly benefit the animals and programs of the Naperville Area Humane Society.  Tickets are available by calling (630) 420-8989 or online at www.napervillehumanesociety.org/events_gala.cfm.

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PETCO Foundation and Exelon are the Presenting Sponsors of this year’s event.  NAHS also thanks its Platinum Sponsor, Navistar, Silver Sponsors Harris Bank and US Bank, Bronze Sponsor Standard Bank and Trust, Bar Sponsors Carl and Lisa Schoedel and In Kind Sponsor Sikich. 

“The Black Cat Ball is a pretty spectacular gala,” says Black Cat Ball co-chair Lisa Livingston.  “We pull out all the stops to give our supporters a fantastic night of entertainment and celebration, and the best part is that it all benefits the pets in our community.  We’ve included everyone’s favorites, along with a few new surprises this year.  You don’t want to miss it!”

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“I am excited and honored to co-chair the Black Cat Ball with Lisa Livingston and know this is going to be a great event with a very rewarding outcome for our furry friends,” says co-chair Lisa Schaffner.

At the 2011 Black Cat Ball, Sue and Bob Brunner will be honored with the Founder’s Award.  This award is bestowed upon the individual(s) who exemplify the dedication and commitment to homeless animals shown by NAHS founder Ardis McCallion more than 32 years ago.  Sue joined the Naperville Area Humane Society volunteer team in January of 2000, assisting in the office.  Over the last 11 years, Sue has given more than 2,300 hours of volunteer service.  Sue and Bob generously support NAHS and are regular attendees of the Black Cat Ball.  In addition, Sue and Bob opened their home to a cat, Dickson, from NAHS.

Since 1979, the Naperville Area Humane Society has been providing animal welfare assistance and humane education programs to the benefit of the Naperville area communities.  In addition to finding new homes for cats and dogs, NAHS provides much needed humane education programs, pet therapy, shelter for animals from homes of domestic abuse, volunteer opportunities and much more.  For more information, please call (630) 420-8989 or visit www.napervilleareahumanesociety.org.

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