A SMART Rescue, Cleo the Cat and polkabeat.com are combining their passion for animals and polka music to bring you the world’s first “Polka Pawty” fundraiser for homeless animals (at least as far as we know). Let’s Polka for Pets Slavic Dinner and Dance will be held on Saturday, June 29, 2013 at SPJST Lodge 88, 1435 Beall Street in Houston.
Doors open at 6 p.m. with free Slavic dance lessons by Valina and Ross of Das Ist Lustig beginning at 6:15 p.m. Dinner will begin at 7 p.m. and dancing, with music by the Grammy-winning Brave Combo, will start at 8:30 p.m. and last until midnight. Tickets are $20 each or table of eight for $140, and can be purchased online at www.smartpetz.com.
Proceeds will be used for the ongoing construction of A SMART Rescue’s small, private sanctuary in Conroe.
Great Raffle Prizes! Bring an item from SMART's pet supplies wish list and be entered into a special door prize drawing
Sponsorship opportunities are still available at http://smartpetz.com/new/donate.html. Be sure to type in Dance Sponsorship in the "Specified Donation" box. You will receive an email confirming the donation. Any amount will do. Special perks are given for $50, $100, $250, $500 and $1,000 donations.
Polka for Pets Extras @ Cactus Music Saturday, June 15, 11 a.m.-4 p.m. Cleo the Cat invites you to learn more about A SMART Rescue during this in-store live music set. Bring pet food donations and buy your tickets to Let’s Polka for Pets. Saturday, June 29, 5:30 p.m. Brave Combo will perform an in-store live music set before heading over the Lodge for the Slavic Dinner & Dance.
About SMART Animal Rescue A SMART Rescue is a federally recognized 501(c)(3) organization (EIN # 04-3695847) founded in 2002. SMART has helped reduce the number of unwanted animals euthanized in Harris and surrounding counties by successfully placing over 4,000 animals into loving homes. Animals are cared for in the homes of volunteers pending adoption. In addition to web-based adoptions, the organization holds weekend adoptions at three PetSmart locations. SMART also provides sanctuary to animals with medical and behavioral issues prohibiting adoption.
About Cleo the Cat Cleo the Cat was rescued from a kill shelter. As a Houston socialite, it’s Cleo’s mission to increase awareness about rescue animals, raise money for rescue organizations and have a great time while doing it.
About polkabeat.com Founded in 2010, polkabeat.com promotes Texas polka music and heritage. The website features schedules for polka dances and festivals across the state, as well as photos, videos and the latest polka news. The Polka On! Store offers polka CDs and DVDs, cool T-shirts, jewelry and gifts. Proceeds are used to reinvest in the polka community by supporting bands and festivals.