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pet therapy dogs and their
owners. Upon entering the
clubhouse, attendees were
immediately drawn into the
Fire & Ice theme. The entire
bar was illuminated in red
hues with images of fire
being projected throughout
the room. As the event Drew Saunders and Cindi Hobbs William and Christine Weiss
kicked off indoors, attendees
were captivated by a grand
reveal to showcase the ice
room with all blue, silver Chief Deputy John Budensiek
and white hues. This was all of the Martin County Sheriff’s
due to the imagination and Megan Billitti participating Department discusses the
creation of Eventmakers in the snowball throwing partnership with the HSTC.
International. contest
Gue st s a l so we re
entertained by three
dancers with the Preston
Cont e m pora ry Da nc e
Theatre who performed
on elevated platforms
representing the fire and ice
elements.
Karen Lynch, The Cape
Club’s executive chef, and
her team served a varied
array of hors d’oeuvres.
Guests participated in a Pet therapists with their dogs: Sallie Snyder and Jessi Lou, Marsha Mallatt and Lucy Lu, Joan
silent auction that included Robin and Walter Bell Morrow and Harry, Kristen Baltes and Cece, Janice Kean and Tuxedo, David Dees and Maisy
98 packages featuring Elliot and Sheryl Paul
everything from art, jewelry Additional event support was provided by sponsors has been the leading advocate for animal protection and
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experiences. Other attendees participated in a snowball JetLoan Capital, Treasure Coast Urgent Care, Transmarine nonprofit organization, the HSTC is independent and locally
throwing contest to hit a target for a prize. That alone Chartering, The Eberst Law Firm, Stuart Magazine and operated and relies on donations to support its programs
generated nearly $2,400. Musicians and vocalists with The TC Palm. and services. Follow the HSTC on Facebook at https://www.
Chase Band kept people dancing all night long! About The Humane Society Of The Treasure Coast facebook.com/humanesocietyTC and Twitter at https://www.
Volunteers Kimberly Izzolo and Shaun Kelly The Humane Society of the Treasure Coast (HSTC) twitter.com/hstc1. For more information, visit https://www.
cochaired the event and were supported by committee is a no-kill animal welfare organization located at 4100 hstc1.org or call (772) 223-8822.
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