Lake Humane Society is having its third annual Black Cat Ball and Silent Auction from 6 to 11:30 p.m. Oct. 22 at LaMalfa Centre, 5783 Heisley Road, Mentor.

Tickets - at $70 each - include a buffet of gourmet food, an open bar and a chance to win a grand prize of $1,500. The event will include music, prizes, costume contests, games, dancing and more.

A silent auction will include prizes such as beach getaways, jewelry sets, gift baskets, handmade items, framed artwork, gift certificates for golf, salons, restaurants, and more.

Costumes are encouraged but not required.

Tickets can be purchased at Lake Humane Society, 7564 Tyler Blvd., Mentor. One hundred percent of the proceeds will benefit the animals at Lake Humane Society, a nonprofit animal shelter that relies solely on donations.

For more information, visit www.lakehumane.org, or call 440-951-6122. For regular updates, like the Lake Humane Society Facebook page.


-- Cheryl Sadler | CSadler@News-Herald.com | @nhcheryl