Event: (DC) Homeward Trails Animal Rescue: PawCasso Art and Auction!
Location: Washington Post Bldng, Executive Conference Center
1150 15th Street NW, Washington, DC 20071
Date: Apr 16th 2011, 4:30 pm - 11:00 pm
Staff: Manager: April H
RSVP: This event has already occurred

Event Description:

PawCasso is a unique live art auction event benefiting Homeward Trails Animal Rescue. The event will feature a variety of well-known artists from around the DC area.In addition to the live art auction, there will also be a large, upscale silent auction featuring more than 100 donations including massage certificates, vacation home stays, restaurant certificates, yoga classes, private airplane rides and much more.

What we'll be doing:

We'll be helping with overseeing the food, bartending (must be 21 and older) and dogwalking, as well as other tasks that may come up to help with the auction.

Special Instructions

Dress code: This is a cocktail event, so please dress appropriately. Volunteers can wear whatever colors they want, so long as it's cocktail attire.

Participation: Volunteers are welcome to enjoy the food and drink and bid on the silent auction items. Volunteers may also participate in the art auction if they have free time.

Where to Meet:

The conference center is on the first floor. Please enter through the main entrance on 15th St.

Homeward Trails Animal Rescue:

Homeward Trails Animal Rescue is a non-profit 501(c)(3) organization that provides pet adoption in Virginia, Washington, DC and Maryland. We find homes for dogs and cats rescued from high-kill animal shelters or whose owners could no longer care for them or were found as strays.

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