Rancho Santa Fe, Calif. (April 15, 2022) – A gold in color sunset sky is not the only thing shining this spring, as attendees celebrate Helen Woodward Animal Center’s 50th Anniversary- the ‘golden’ anniversary.
In its 34th year, Helen Woodward Animal Center’s elegant Spring Fling Gala, presented by Portia Metras Realtor Coldwell Banker, is actually celebrating another special anniversary… the 50th year since the Center’s founding. The annual event is highlighting that special landmark in its theme – The Golden Age of Hollywood – which is headed by Committee Co-Chairs Jamie Carr and Mary Russo-Cuzens. The Center’s most fabulous fundraiser of the year takes place on Saturday, June 11th, 2022 beginning at 6:00pm, hosted by Fairbanks Village Plaza in Rancho Santa Fe and will be emceed by KUSI’s Mark Mathis.
It will be a glittering night of elegance and Hollywood who’s-who, as guests stroll through Tinsel Town streets, complete with classic character impersonators, cocktails, hors d’oeuvres, fuzzy VIPs and a silent auction of exquisite one-of-a-kind items. As the sun sets, the Hollywood sign will shine bright and attendees will enjoy a dinner of taste-portioned classic and innovative dishes. Helen Woodward Animal Center’s Spring Fling Gala is known for its 5-star dining experience which highlights delectable tastings from San Diego’s top restaurants. Keeping up with her tradition, Committee Restaurant Chair Ann Dizney has secured an impressive restaurant lineup including such fine-dining favorites as Blue Water Grill, Dolce, Beeside Balcony, The Fish Market, California Pizza Kitchen, Poseidon on the Beach, Panini Kabob Grill, Jimbo’s, Coya, Miss Shelly’s and 067 to name a few.
Following dinner, guests will delight in sweet treats from Nothing Bundt Cake, Sprinkles, Solana Sumptuous Cookies, and Starbucks, as well as local beer, wine, and spirits while enjoying live entertainment by Haute Chili and a rousing live auction including such exclusive items as a Vegas getaway for two on a private jet with a luxury car rental, hotel stay and a behind the wheel race track experience; a St. Maarten luxury getaway at a private home; and a Montana ranch experience for ten next to Glacier National Park.
Tickets to the 34th Annual Spring Fling Gala can be purchased at Silver, Gold and Platinum levels (ranging from $250 – $750 a ticket) with various special amenities included at each level. Platinum level seating includes a true VIP experience from private dining and bar servers, champagne and wine service, a premium location, priority check-in/out, valet service and an exclusive VIP gift for each guest.
Tickets are still available. All profits raised support the pets and programs at Helen Woodward Animal Center. For more information or to purchase tickets, contact Jessica Noble at 858-756-4117 x350 or JessicaN@animalcenter.org.
For more information about Helen Woodward Animal Center or to donate, visit www.animalcenter.org or call (858) 756-4117 ext. 358.
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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: www.animalcenter.org.
