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Saturday, February 25, 2012
The Depot
225 3rd Avenue South
Minneapolis, MN
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2012 Whisker Whirl Gala Chair:
Liz Sand
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Schedule:
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5:00 p.m.
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Exclusive VIP cocktail and hors d’oeuvre reception
Sponsored by Cities 97, Surdyk’s, Seven, and Sidewalk Dog
Hosted by Cities 97’s Brian 'B.T.' Turner
Complimentary valet parking
2 special auction items just for VIP attendees!
Complimentary wine, beer, & hors d’oeuvres for you and your dog
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6:00 p.m.
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Silent Auction and cash bar opens
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7:30 p.m.
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Dinner and program, live auction, fund-a-need
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Frolicking Fun Activities
A Diamond in the Ruff Every Gift Matters - 5:00 p.m. - 7:00 p.m.
Simply stop by our Diamond in the Ruff Station or spot one of our roving volunteers with a special Diamond in the Ruff basket and choose an animal card (or two or three!) you’d like to sponsor. You will be given their photo and a story to cherish. $20 per card.
Pet Photography - 5:00 p.m. - 7:00 p.m.
By Prime Photographers
Stop by to have your photo taken of you and your special guest to remember your evening. $25 per pet/$5 each additional pet. You will receive an email post event to a link to choose your favorite 4 x 6 photo which will mailed to you after the event.
Fido-Findo Dog Game - 5:00 p.m. - 7:00 p.m.
A game for your best pal to play where they need to sniff out the treat under the right cup!
Kitty and Canine Martini Bar - 5:00 p.m. - 9:00 p.m.
Sponsored by EFFEN Vodka
Enjoy a Pawsmo, Mutt-ini or a Cherry Chihuahua.
Drink tickets available at the bar
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Gala committe: Brian Arnold, Laura Bednarczyk, Mike Beltowsky, Nicki Brabbit*, Anders Carlson, Melissa Cohen Silberman, Jami Doolittle*, Dick Hall, Natalie Krachman, Mike Kubes, Megan Mehl, Laurie Meyer, Chris and Dani Moroz, Peggy Omarzu
*denotes committee chair
Stay the night
If you wish to extend your evening there are hotels adjacent to the Depot: The dog-friendly Residence Inn at the Depot (612) 340-1300 or The Depot Renaissance Minneapolis Hotel (612) 375-1700. Rates start at $99 if you book early. Once this rate is gone, there is a best available rate of $129. To make reservations online, please visit http://www.thedepotminneapolis.com
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