Saturday, May 13, 2023
Overland “Bark” Convention Center
Doors open 5:30 pm
Joann Fuller & Forrest Cook
Nick & Margaret Davis
Event Emcee:
Gary Lezak and his dogs Sunny & Rainbow
We encourage guests to dress in theme! This year’s theme is Paws Vegas! About 75% of Fur Ball guests dress in theme. Feel free to get creative with a full costume or go casual with polo shirt or dress, or pull out your snazzy attire, swanky suit or dancing dress!
Don’t be afraid to bring out the razzle dazzle – remember this event is all about having fun! If you don’t want to dress in theme, that’s purr-fectly okay, you are welcome to come in slacks or a summer dress.
Get some inspiration from our Pinterest board!
5:30 – 7:30 pm
Social Hour & Silent Auction Bidding
7:30 pm
Dinner
8:15 pm
Special Presentation & Live Auction
9:15 pm
Fur Ball After Paw-ty
Salad:
Flame Roasted Fuji Apples, Smoked Almonds, Goat Cheese, Cherry Tomatoes, Fresh Greens, pomegranate vinaigrette
Entrée:
Braised Beef Short Rib with Black Garlic Demi and Sundried Tomato Cream Sauce Duo
Lemon Rosemary Mashed Potatoes
Roasted Baby Carrots with Tops
Vegetarian/Vegan Entrée
Pumpkin coconut risotto with beyond beef, kale pesto, roasted garlic, roasted red pepper puree, colorful cauliflower and crispy kale
Dessert:
Fresh Berry Teardrop Tartlet with White Chocolate Mousse and Chocolate Shavings served with vanilla ice cream
*If you would like the vegetarian/vegan entrée or have any dietary restrictions, please notify Amanda Smasal at asmasal@waysidewaifs.org
Thank you to our Fur Ball event PAW-tners!
It takes a tremendous team to throw this paw-ty and our Fur Ball Vendors make us look good – while keeping expenses to only 9.5% – that means money raised goes to helping homeless animals. Thank you to these Vendors who provide discounted services and/or pro bono services to make Fur Ball look and run fabulous – while coming in under budget:
LARGEPRINTING.com
George Nigro
Guy Guinta
Jack Pullan
JNA Advertising
Landers’ Visions, LLC
Overland Park Convention Center