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UPCOMING EVENTS
Yard Sale - Saturday, August 21, 2010 from 8AM - 2PM
We are participating in CHPT's Community Yard Sale, Saturday, August 21st from 8AM - 2PM. The FOCAS yard sale will be held at 39 Hammond Hill Road. We are accepting donations of items to sell - please call Brent at 508-294-5800 or email us at info@focascharlton.org. Nothing to donate, but itching to buy some great items at a super price? Stop in and shop! All proceeds from the yard sale will go towards construction and outfitting of the new shelter!
UPDATE: FOCAS made $692! Thanks to all who donated items and participated!!
Booth at Old Home Day - Monday, September 6, 2010
FOCAS is excited to be participating in Old Home Day again this year! Visit our booth on the common, Monday, Sept. 6th. Meet FOCAS members and check out updated photos of the new municipal animal shelter. As always, membership and donation information will be available. Keep an eye out for Crystal, the friendly Salcata Tortoise! If the weather suits her, she will be there roaming around the event accepting donations!
Farmer's Market - Friday, September 10, 2010
FOCAS will be selling produce at the Farmer's Market on the common. A percentage of sales from Friday, September 10th will go FOCAS so stop by to pick out a variety of fresh veggies!
FOCAS is seeking more ideas for events! Please contact us if you have an activity or event idea and are willing to put it into action!
PAST F.O.C.A.S. EVENTS
Tall Pine Farm - Pony Rides for F.O.C.A.S.!
Tall Pine Farm hosted a fun and exciting open house on June 13. Many demos and activities, including pony rides which raised much needed funds for FOCAS!
Birthday Party for F.O.C.A.S.!
Maia R. had a birthday party and asked all her friends to bring gifts to donate to F.O.C.A.S. for the dogs and cats under the care of Charlton Animal Control!
FOCAS Annual Meeting
FOCAS held its annual meeting on Tuesday, May 18th. Brent Sellew, Assistant Animal Control Officer in Charlton, gave a terrific update on the shelter construction. Members voted in the Board for 2010. Elected were Ernie Stokes, Joe Curran, Paul Kolesnikovas, Gail Stokes, and Heidi Webber. There are two open positions on the board. Please email FOCAS if you are interested in serving. It’s time to renew your membership – and we are always seeking new members and volunteers!
Trivial Pursuit Night
6 teams of about 45 people raised over $500 for FOCAS on May 1, 2010. Thanks to all who came to play!
Quinebaug Lodge Pet Food Drive
Quinebaug Masonic Lodge held a successful pet food drive on March 27, 2010 to benefit F.O.C.A.S. and other community shelters. Many thanks for all the terrific donations!
Cinderella Project Benefitting FOCAS
FOCAS was thrilled to be chosen as the recipient of two recent Cinderella Project event fundraisers! The discounted dress and gown sales were a big hit in the local communities raising $540 for FOCAS!
Natural Horsemanship Clinic at Wild Brook Farm!
John and Ruth of Wild Brook Farm, and Misty Rose Arabians Trainer Jessica Chickering and Manager Amanda Shelby, along with other FOCAS supporters, held aNatural Horsemanship Clinic on Feb. 28th! They raised upwards of $500 for FOCAS!
Valentine Pet Photos at Southbridge Savings Bank in Charlton!
Sheri Bibinski, Sabrina Webb, and the other great employees at Southbridge Savings Bank organized and held a colorful and fun Valentine's Day Pet Photo event for us on Feb. 6th that raised a whopping $390!!
Birthday Party for F.O.C.A.S.!
Jill Spillane had a birthday party and asked all her friends to bring gifts to donate to F.O.C.A.S. for the dogs and cats under the care of Charlton Animal Control!
Fundraiser at Fabric Stash
Fabric Stash in Charlton held a fundraiser for F.O.C.A.S. and raised $135!
Cat & Fiddle Family Childcare Blanket Drive
Thanks to children at Cat & Fiddle of Charlton for their October donation of blankets for the animals!
Quinebaug Lodge Pet Food Drive
Quinebaug Masonic Lodge held a very successful pet food drive on October 17, 2009 to benefit F.O.C.A.S. and PAL. Many thanks for all the terrific donations!
Old Home Day Booth
F.O.C.A.S. had a booth at Charlton's Old Home Day, Monday, September 7, 2009. We answered lots of questions and met many local animal lovers!
Hot Rods for Homeless Animals Car Show Recap
The Hot Rods for Homeless Animals Car Show that was held on August 8, 2009 was a great success!
Thanks to everyone that sponsored, donated items, donated their time and experience, and all those that entered cars, bikes or trucks, and came to enjoy the gorgeous day!
Hot Rods for Homeless Animals Car Show Winners:
Best in Show: Richard Gervasi - 1957 Ford Fairlane
Best Original Unrestored: Mike Garceau - 1962 Chrysler Imperial
Best Original Restored/Trailered: Wayne F. - 1966 Mustang Shelby GT350H
Best Semi Modified: Charlie Adams - 1967 Mustang Shelby GT500
Best Modified: Joe Merulla - 1972 Dodge Challenger
Best Custom: Richard Gervasi - 1957 Ford Fairlane
Best Truck: David Smith - 1952 Ford F-1 Pickup
Best Body and Paint: Paulette Montville - 1967 Pontiac GTO
Best Engine and Driveline: Bob Trudeau - 1969 Chevrolet Camaro Z28
Best Interior: Richard Gervasi - 1957 Ford Fairlane
Best Vintage Bike: No Entry
Best American Bike: David Paquin - 2007 Harley Davidson Fat Boy
Best Foreign Bike: No Entry
Came the Furthest: George Shortsleeve, Vermont - 1965 Ford Mustang
F.O.C.A.S. Favorite: Gene and Sally Card - 1960 Chevy Impala
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