guests on a luxurious tropical journey throughout the evening bringing the Jewels of the
Earth theme to life with the incredible floral creations of Joel Garlejo.
Back to co-chair the Spring Fling Gala for the second year in a row is longtime Center
friend and supporter Jamie Carr and animal-lover Erin Combs. Other committee chairs
include Vicki Brown and Mary Cuzens who are volunteering their planning talents to the big
event. Keeping up with her tradition, Committee Restaurant Chair Ann Dizney has secured
an impressive lineup of restaurants serving up delicious tastings from The Fish Market,
Bluewater Grill - Carlsbad, Ruth’s Chris Steakhouse and Poseidon on the Beach.
In addition to a captivating culinary journey, guests will delight in sweet treats and a meet
and greet with Center therapy pets and adorable adoptable puppies, as well as local beer,
wine and spirits while enjoying live entertainment from Haute Chile. Plus, the night will include
exciting live and silent auctions featuring over 150 items, including vacation homes, airline
miles, fine jewelry and more. The live auction will feature impressive trips including exotic
destinations in Thailand, Maui and Oahu.
Guests will be moved by life-saving animal
stories that highlight the work being done to
transfer pets in need from all over the country to
the Center to find loving homes and the Center’s
efforts to feed more than 7,500 pets in need
served by the AniMeals program each year.
Tickets to the 32nd Annual Spring Fling Gala:
Jewels of the Earth can be purchased at
Silver, Gold and VIP levels with various special
amenities included at each level. Visit
www.animalcenter.org/spring-fling-gala
to purchase tickets.
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