Humane Society of Huron Valley: Compassionate Feast - Tues., Oct. 16th

Compassionate Feast - Tues., Oct. 16th
Wednesday, October 10, 2012
By: Deborah Kern

Don't miss this wonderful evening - tickets are selling fast!

The Humane Society of Huron Valley’s (HSHV) annual “Compassionate Feast” vegetarian fundraising dinner will be held on Tuesday, October 16^th at Barton Hill Country Club in Ann Arbor. This year’s dinner will include a special roast of President and CEO of Chelsea Milling (Jiffy Mixes), Howdy Holmes.

Holmes is the eighth-generation Holmes family member to join the family’s flour milling business, responsible for marketing the famous “JIFFY” mixes. Before jumping into the family business, Holmes pursued a 20-year long racing career where he competed six times in the Indianapolis 500 and was named rookie of the year in 1979.

“We want to thank our fundraising committee members, sponsors, and attendees who are doing so much to make this evening a special celebration,” said Tanya Hilgendorf, Executive Director of the Humane Society of Huron Valley. “Besides the amazing vegetarian feast, the evening will also include a silent auction and of course a roast of one of Michigan’s gifted business men, Howdy Holmes. We’re also very happy that the event will be emceed by John U. Bacon, award-winning author and commentator.”

The evening will kick-off with a reception at 5:30 and then dinner and roast at 7:00 pm.  Tickets are available online  or at www.hshv.org
at $100 and $150.  Table sponsorships are also available.