Tickets
are now on sale for Cookout for Critters 2008, a benefit for East County animals to be held on Saturday, June 7, 2008 from 11:00 am to 3:00
pm, at Joan Embery’s
Pillsbury Ranch, located at 13036 Willow Road, in Lakeside.
Featuring great food, good fun and
plenty of entertainment, the annual Cookout For Critters event is a fundraiser
for the El
Cajon Animal Center for Education and Services (ACES) Foundation, the
non-profit organization dedicated to helping animals in the City of El Cajon and La Mesa. The event will feature a live animal presentation by
Conservation Ambassador Joan Embery, a live auction conducted by Steve Hamann,
a silent auction, a horse dressage freestyle demonstration by “Anteas” ridden
by Dani Judy, and an appearance by the El Cajon Mounted Police. Festivities
include a genuine Chuck Wagon meal provided by Chef George Barnard,
Entertainment by “Events with Pizzazz,” Amore cheesecake with Starbuck's Coffee
for dessert, and a no-host bar. Attire is Country Casual and ticket prices are
$75 per person or $135 per couple. Adults
only, no pets please. Space is limited, and advance reservations are required.
El Cajon ACES (Animal Center for Education and Services) Foundation is a private
non-profit 501(c)(3) community organization whose mission is to support the El
Cajon Animal Shelter by raising money to enhance medical care, encourage animal
adoptions, and promote public education about the proper care of animals. The El Cajon ACES Foundation receives no
government funding and is supported solely by contributions, grants, bequests,
and fundraisers. For additional information email acesinfo@cox.net, or
visit online at www.acesfoundation.org.
