Join Lucy Mackenzie Humane Society on Friday, May 31, 2024 at Billings Farm & Museum in Woodstock, VT for our Annual Benefit Gala & Auction.

Our theme for this year’s event is “The Care We Give,” highlighting the vital role of the resources and services that Lucy Mackenzie Humane Society provides, both while animals are in our care to long after they’ve been adopted into caring, loving homes.

Tickets are $150 per person (includes one complimentary drink)

The evening will begin with a cocktail hour which includes a creative selection of passed hors d’oeuvres that will be followed by a celebration of extravagant world cuisine:

AMERICANA MENU
Bruschetta of Sundried Tomato Pesto, Goat Cheese & Fresh Italian Herbs
Grilled Artichoke Bruschetta with Lemon, Capers & Shaved Peccorino
Grilled Vegetable Strudel with Goat Cheese & Roasted Red Pepper Purée
Tomato Galette with Fresh Herbs & Blend of Italian Cheeses
Crudite Cups with Assorted Fresh Vegetables & Herb Dressing

ASIAN MENU
Vegetable Potstickers with a Soy Ginger Dipping Sauce
Bao Buns with Pickled Vegetables & Fresh Cilantro
Assorted Vegetable Sushi with Soy, Wasabi & Ginger
Tofu Pockets with Sautéed Sprouts, Zucchini, Onions & Black Sesame Seeds
Satay of Grilled Baby Eggplant with Soy Ginger Glaze

MEDITERRANEAN MENU
Fajita Vegetables in Mini Quesadillas with Fresh Herbs
Black Bean Slider in Mini Pitas with a Cilantro Chipotle Sauce & Pickled Vegetables
Strawberry or Blueberry Arugula Salad with Goat Cheese & Almonds
Baby Potatoes with Sour Cream & Olive Tapenade
Mac & Cheese with Toasted Bread Crumbs & Fresh Parsley

Exciting live and silent auction items will be available to bid on!

The Annual Benefit Gala & Auction is our largest fundraising event of the year. The evening’s proceeds will go towards the care of the animals at Lucy Mackenzie Humane Society, and help fund our programs that support keeping animals in loving, caring homes.

Click here to purchase tickets online now!

This event is made possible by our generous sponsors and partners:

Oldfield Kitties • Mascoma Bank Farrell Distributors Vermont Spirits • Kate & Co. Vermont • Blood’s Catering & Party Rentals • Jeanne Matos • Dennis & Claire Shillen