May 16, 2022
By: Dwayne Page
A fundraiser for the DeKalb Animal Coalition and shelter is set for Saturday, May 21 from 4-6 p.m. at Twisted Oaks on Highway 70 at Snow Hill across from Bert Driver Nursery. Its’ called “Yappy Hour”, a wine tasting and silent auction event plus much more.
“We are having a wine tasting and silent auction and I want to encourage everyone to come. Hopefully we can have it outside, but it will be fantastic. All proceeds we receive from this event go directly back to the coalition for meeting the needs of the animals,” said spokesperson Sarah Cripps.
“Attendees must be at least 21 years of age. We will have people at the door to confirm the age of the attendees,” Cripps said.
“Tickets are $25 per person which entitles you to admission and participation in the wine tasting and silent auction. The wine will be furnished by Stonehaus Winery and several varieties will be available for tasting and if you discover a wine or vintage you especially like you can purchase it there. The V.I.P. pass is a $50 ticket which admits you to the wine tasting, silent auction, and the V.I.P. shrimp boil dinner. Harmony Lane will be there with appetizers including cheeses, spreads, fudge, and other sweets and various Harmony Lane products will be available for sale,” Cripps continued.
Several local businesses have donated goods and services for the silent auction including the Male Room Brotique, A Dinner for Two at Evins Mill, a gift certificate for a One-Hour Massage at Smithville Massage, a gift certificate to get your vehicle or boat detailed at R&R Detailing, floral arrangement from DeKalb County Florist, Beauty Treatment from Fiddle Dee Dee, Three Hours of Dog Training, Gift baskets from Market on Main, Harmony Lane, Stonehaus Winery, Fish Lipz Restaurant and Sligo Marina, the Jewelry Emporium in Cookeville, and golf for a foursome and credit for the dining room at the Old Hickory Golf Club and two separate gift certificates for a foursome to play golf at Riverwatch Golf Club & Resort, plus much more.
“We encourage everyone to come out and support the animals of DeKalb County and attend our wine tasting and silent auction on Saturday, May 21 from 4-6 p.m. at Twisted Oaks on Highway 70 at Snow Hill across from Bert Driver Nursery.
Tickets for Sale at the DeKalb Animal Shelter, the Law Office of Sarah Cripps, and Happy Tails Dog Grooming by Renee Ferguson.