May 17 is deadline for Bark-B-Q tickets
LOOKING FOR A HOME—Volunteer Deidra Berhent holds a 2-year-old male cat who is awaiting adoption at the Euclid Animal Shelter. A snowshoe mix, the cat has been given the name “Ghengis Khan,” although he probably wouldn’t object to a name change. “He is very friendly,” notes Humane Officer Trisha Beach. “But he would probably do best as an only cat.” ( Photo by John Sheridan)
Animal lovers who’d like to support the Euclid Animal Shelter have until May 17 to purchase tickets for the Euclid Pet Pals’ Bark-B-Q, the group’s first major fund-raiser of the year.
The event, featuring a rib dinner, a 50-50 raffle, Chinese auction and door prizes, is scheduled for May 20 at Tizzano’s Party Center, 1361 East 260th Street. There will be an open bar starting at 6:30 p.m.m and dinner will be served at 7:30. After the dinner, DJ Ben Ricci will provide music for dancing until 11 p.m.
All net proceeds benefit the shelter, located at 25100 Lakeland Boulevard. For information, call the shelter at (2160 289-2057. The shelter is open to the public Tuesday through Saturday from noon to 4 p.m. and on Thursday evenings from 6 to 8 p.m.
John Sheridan
Retired journalist. From 1963 to 1972, wrote for and edited the Euclid News-Journal, predecessor to the Sun-Journal. From 1972 to 2000, I was a writer and editor for Industry Week magazine. Also have worked for the Plain Dealer as a part-time sportswriter, covering high school sports. And I was a contributor to the previous Euclid Observer. I have lived in Euclid for almost my entire life. I am a graduate of St. Joseph High School and John Carroll University.