The first Bow Wow Meow Comedy Night & Gift Auction will be held at 7 p.m. Friday, April 19, at St. George Greek Orthodox Church, 1033 West Park Ave., Ocean Township.
Tickets are $50. All of the proceeds will benefit the animals at the Associated Humane Societies in Tinton Falls.
The night of food, laughter and prizes will include comedy by Chip Ambrogio of Bust-A-Gut Comedy, and samples from Buona Sera restaurant, Red Bank. A gift auction will be held, with prizes including Atlantic Club gift certificates; Blue Claws tickets; Taste of Italy, The Prince & The Pawper and Wegman’s gift baskets; gift certificates to the Turning Point restaurant; tickets to Great Adventure and Medieval Times; and more.
Tickets can be purchased by sending a check to Associated Humane Societies, Attn: Lori Lane, 2960 Shafto Road, Tinton Falls, NJ 07753.
For questions, contact the shelter at 732-922- 0100 or email [email protected].
Proceeds of the comedy night will help offset the costs at the shelter, including repairs for the doggie-isolation building for sick dogs and a new electronic sign.
According to a press release, superstorm Sandy has contributed to a dramatic increase in the number of animals housed at the facility.
The shelter is asking local businesses to donate to the gift auction. All donations are tax deductible.
