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UPCOMING EVENTS
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
Thank you Southbridge Savings Bank (Charlton branch)!
Southbridge Savings Bank hosted a Pet Pictures with Santa event that raised $480+ for FOCAS! BIG thank you to everyone who volunteered and participated in this "fun"draiser!!
Quinebaug Lodge Pet Food Drive
Quinebaug Masonic Lodge held a successful pet food drive on October 15, 2011 to benefit F.O.C.A.S. and other community shelters. Many thanks for all the terrific donations!
Hot Rods for Homeless Animals - Monday, September 5, 2011
FOCAS sponsored Car Show held in conjunction with Charlton's Old Home Day! Winners and other info will be posted soon!
Car Show Winners!
Classic: Peter Spencer
Antique: James Hunt
Stock: Ken Russell
Motorcycle: Michelle Stenman |
Congrast to all of our raffle winners!
Dog Basket - Joann Tortora
Car Basket - Rich Comptois
Candle and Gift Card - Jayne Vranos
Kitty Basket - Don Stenman
Lottery Ticket Tree - Paul Demer |
Yard Sale - Saturday, August 6, 2011
FOCAS made over $700! Thanks to all who donated items and participated!!
FOCAS Annual Meeting
FOCAS held it's annual meeting on Thursday, May 19, 2011 at 6:00 PM at the new Municipal Animal Shelter, 15 Old Town Road, Charlton, MA. We welcome three new board members: Cynthia Jodoin, David Stewart, and Cindy Zerdecki!
A Party for FOCAS
Once again the animal loving youth of Charlton came through big for FOCAS! Allison Bolton accepted gifts on behalf of FOCAS for her 11th birthday party! Allison and her 9 fantastic friends raised over $150 plus supplies for the homeless dogs/cats in Charlton!
FOCAS thanks Allison and her birthday guests: Caroline Lawson, Maia Romanelli, Jessica Rousakos, Chloe Ryder, Kathleen Landry, Isabel Fererra, Reese Maple, Jordan Maple, and Angie Kapparonis!!
Trivial Pursuit Night
Trivial Pursuit Night raised over $700 for Friends of Charlton Animal Shelter and People for Animals League! The senior center was bursting with 7 teams of 60 brainiacs working together to come up with the correct answers to 100 tough trivia questions. "The Righteous Readers" took first place in a tight race for the win!
A Party for FOCAS
F.O.C.A.S. extends ginormous thanks to Hannah Mason and Brittany Como who held a birthday party on Feb. 19, 2011. They asked that donations go to FOCAS. They raised a whopping $850 in monetary donations and $200 in dog/cat supplies!
Pet Pics with Santa at Southbridge Savings Bank in Charlton, December 11, 2010!
Thanks to Santa and his "elves" from Southbridge Savings Bank who organized and held Pet Pictures with Santa! Over 30 dogs and their owners came in for festive photos. FOCAS board members and volunteers were on hand to meet and greet visitors. Sales of new FOCAS T-Shirts and hats were brisk and we were thrilled to gain several new members! $755 was raised at this event! Thank you to all who participated!
Cinderella Project Benefitting FOCAS
FOCAS was again chosen as the recipient of the November 2010 Cinderella Project event fundraiser! The discounted dress and gown sale raised $140 for FOCAS!
Farmer's Market - Friday, September 10, 2010
FOCAS sold produce at the Farmer's Market on the common. A percentage of sales went to FOCAS!
Booth at Old Home Day - Monday, September 6, 2010
Many fellow animals lovers stopped by the booth and made donations as well and together we raised over $300 to be used for construction and operation of the new municipal animal shelter! Woofs and Meows to all!
Yard Sale - Saturday, August 21, 2010 from 8AM - 2PM
FOCAS made $692! Thanks to all who donated items and participated!!
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 2009 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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