Tail Waggin’ Dinner 2024
Time: 5 – 9pm
Location: McNamara Alumni Center
200 SE Oak St, Minneapolis, MN 55455
Our biggest fundraising event of the year promises to be a heartwarming and inspiring celebration, shining a spotlight on our remarkable assistance dog breeding program. Attendees will have the delightful opportunity to meet the adorable assistance dogs-in-training and Helping Paws graduate teams. Have the time of your life as we explore all things puppies!
Silent Auction:
A staple of our Tail Waggin’ Dinner is our silent auction, opening Thursday, September 25, 2024.
All silent auction bidding takes place on your mobile device or computer if you’re participating from home, using this website. The Silent Auction closes on September 28, 2024 at 6:45PM. You will receive a text notification if you had the winning bid. Auction item pick up begins at 8:45PM for item winners.
Activities and Schedule:
5:00-6:30 pm – Reception
Reception, cash bar and silent auction. Enjoy butler passed hors d’oeuvres while meeting and greeting our graduate teams and assistance dogs-in-training. Try your luck at games and raffles while also exploring the lineage of our breeding program!
6:45 pm – Dinner
During the dinner, we will announce the winners of the experiences boxes and games.
Fine Dining Dinner Options:
1. Sautéed Farmhouse Chicken Breast, Potato Gnocchi, Parsnip, Carrot, Parmesan Black Pepper Butter Sauce
2. Seared Tenderloin, Fried Yukon Potato, Charred Broccolini, Blue Cheese, Red Chimichurri Vinaigrette – GF
3. Mahi Mahi, Black Rice, Fennel, Asparagus, Salsa Verde, Chili Oil – GF, DF
4. Cauliflower Steak, Red Quinoa, Cilantro Pesto, Coconut Cauliflower Purée, Chili Oil – GF, DF, VV
7:45 pm – Program
Puppies Galore In 2024! Join us as we celebrate our breeding program and the puppies who become life-changing assistance dogs. Hear from former HP board president and volunteer superstar Mary Tiegen, participate in the live auction and meet our newest litters of puppies!
Questions:
For more information or questions, contact Luis Ventura at lventura@helpingpaws.org