Dress up!

Lake Humane Society has been hard at work coordinating another night of dining, dancing, auction items and prizes for its first-ever Black Cat Ball and Silent Auction.

Mark the calendar for Friday, October 16, at the Croation Lodge Party Center in Eastlake.

Of course there's no requirement to come in costume. But costumed guests will compete for best male and female costume prizes.

Your $50 ticket also includes dinner, an open bar, music by DJ Cleveland, and an opportunity to win a $1,500 grand prize.

Silent auction items include:

• A one-week stay in a two-bedroom, two-bathroom condo in gorgeous Bonita Beach, Florida
• A vault tour for four at the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame and Museum
• A Cleveland Cavaliers Jersey signed by Daniel Gibson
• Spa Packages
• Numerous gift baskets and gift certificates

Best of all, all proceeds benefit animals at the shelter. Pick up your ticket at Lake Humane Society's facility, 7564 Tyler Blvd. E., Mentor, 440-951-6122.

-- Sandra M. Klepach, SKlepach@News-Herald.com