Rancho Santa Fe, Calif. (May 30, 2024) – On the road again for the 36th year, Helen Woodward Animal Center’s glamorous Spring Fling Gala, presented by Trixie’s Trust, unites animal-lovers for an evening of country dancing, dining and donating! The annual event, headed by Committee Co-Chairs Jamie Carr & Maytha Shaffer, welcomes guests to shine up their boots for a night of southern fun – including a special performance by Nashville based artists, Runaway June! The Center’s most spectacular fundraiser is Saturday, June 8, 2024 from 5:00 p.m. to 10:00 p.m. at La Valle Coastal Club, formerly Morgan Run, in Rancho Santa Fe and will be emceed by KUSI’s Mark Mathis and ABC’s 10’s Megan Parry.
Gala guests will start their evening immersed in a small-town saloon, mingling with four-legged fluffy VIPs, while enjoying a taste of country with Americana inspired cocktails and hors d’oeuvres, and browsing enticing silent auction items.
Then saddle-up for a dinner of classic and innovative dishes. Helen Woodward Animal Center’s Spring Fling Gala is known for its 5-star dining experience which shines a spotlight on delectable tastings from San Diego’s top restaurants. Keeping with tradition, Committee Restaurant Chair Ann Dizney has secured an impressive restaurant lineup including fine-dining favorites: Amalfi Cucina Italiana, Beeside Balcony, Bluewater Boathouse, The Cottage, The Fish Market, Brickmans, La Valle Coastal Club, Poseidon on the Beach, Urban Plates and Solento Organic Tequila to name a few.
As the moon rises, guests will satisfy their taste buds with an assortment of sweet treats from Nothing Bundt Cakes, Sprinkles, Miss Shelly, Jimbos and Sugar & Scribe, as the bustling live auction begins. Exclusive items available for bidding include an Ultimate Maui Vacation, a Firehouse Dinner for Six, a Luxury Yacht Cruise for Eight, a VIP Padres package, a Girls Weekend in Orange County, and much more!
Finally, the party really gets going as boots scoot to the tunes of country superstars Runaway June. The American chart-topping group is made up of Stevie Woodward (lead vocals, guitar, piano, harmonica, autoharp), Jennifer Wayne (guitar, vocals), and Natalie Stovall (guitar, fiddle, banjo, mandolin, vocals). Signed in 2015, the group charted two singles on the Billboard Hot Country Songs and Country Airplay charts prior to their breakthrough hit “Buy My Own Drinks” in 2018.
Tickets for the 36th Annual Spring Fling Gala can be purchased at Silver, Gold and Platinum levels (ranging from $300 – $750 a ticket) with various special amenities included at each level. Platinum level seating includes a true VIP experience with champagne and wine service, priority check-in/out, valet service, a premium table location, an exclusive VIP gift for each guest, and a special meet & greet with Nashville-recording artists Runaway June.
Tickets are still available. All proceeds go to support the pets and programs at Helen Woodward Animal Center. For more information or to purchase tickets click on https://animalcenter.org/ and Events, or contact Jessica Noble at 858-756-4117 x350 or [email protected].
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About Helen Woodward Animal Center
Helen Woodward Animal Center is a private, non-profit organization where “people help animals and animals help people.” Founded in 1972 in Rancho Santa Fe, Calif., the Center provides services for more than 90,000 people and more than 10,000 animals annually through adoptions, educational and therapeutic programs both onsite and throughout the community. Helen Woodward Animal Center is also the creator of the International Home 4 the Holidays pet adoption drive, the International Remember Me Thursday® campaign and The Business of Saving Lives Workshops, teaching the business of saving lives to animal welfare leaders from around the world. For more information, go to: htttps://animalcenter.org/
