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BARL 5th Annual Celebrity Dinner

(copied from http://www.barl.net)

BARL Celebrity Dinner & Auction Set for October 14th

Come have a “purrfectly” wonderful evening at the Brookhaven Animal Rescue League’s (BARL) 5th Annual Celebrity Dinner. The event is set for 6:00 p.m. on Tuesday, October 14th at Rusty’s Family Restaurant.

The night consists of “howling” laughter as local “celebrities” wait tables for TIPS to support BARL’s animal programs. Costumes, singing, dancing and joking make for a fun-filled atmosphere which will feature a LIVE auction by auctioneer Jimmy Ray, owner of Mid-South Auto Auctions.

“This is our first LIVE auction. In the past, we’ve always had silent auctions, but we thought this would be a lot more fun and entertaining and we hear that auctioneer Jimmy Ray does a great job,” said BARL volunteer, Beth Adcock.

Just a few of the items that will be up for bid include a Bird Hunt at Millbrook Plantation donated by Dr. Ed Carruth; Weekend at Florida Condo donated by Rep. Bobby Moak; 2 Pickup loads of Mulch donated by Phillips Bark; 1 Hour Consultation donated by Legg Landscaping; Child’s Birthday Party for 8-10 donated by Patria Coggin; Simple Will donated by Boerner Law; Eye Exam donated by Dr. Jim Hall; Granite Name Plate for Desk donated by Brookhaven Monument; and Hand painted Dog Greeting Plaque for Door donated by Ann Jackson.

Tickets are $25 and may be purchased at Rusty’s Family Restaurant. The ticket guarantees you an evening of fun and a delicious Southern-Style dinner. All proceeds from the event benefit BARL.

A few of the “celebrity” waiters include Jimmy Allen, Assistant Vice-President/Mortgage Loan Officer - Bank of Franklin; Linda Covington, Owner – Brookhaven Honda Motorcycles; Representative Becky Currie, Mississippi House of Representatives; Gerard Faucheux, Manager, IT – Telapex, Inc; Dr. Mike Gowan, Brookhaven Animal Hospital; Chief Pap Henderson, Chief of Police - City of Brookhaven Police Department; Alvin Lyons, Manager - Cellular South; Rob McCreary, President - Brookhaven-Lincoln County Chamber of Commerce; Dr. Ronnie Nettles, President – Copiah-Lincoln Community College; Senator Cindy-Hyde Smith, Mississippi Senate; Terri Lynn Watkins, Circuit Clerk – Lincoln County; Dr. Bob Watson, Brookhaven Animal Hospital.

“The waiters are able to get pre-TIPS from anyone who can’t be at the event. People can still support BARL by tipping their favorite waiter in advance. TIPS can be dropped off at Rusty’s Family Restaurant or given directly to the waiter,” said Adcock.

Joanna Sproles from King’s Daughters Hospital will serve as mistress of ceremonies.

“Last year Joanna was dressed in full 70’s costume complete with a huge black wig and yellow Go-Go boots. She does a fabulous job as MC,” said Adcock.

A few of this year’s event sponsors include “Top Dog” sponsors Animal Medical Center, Bank of Franklin, Lu and Mike Becker, Brookhaven Animal Hospital and Rusty’s Family Restaurant. “Pick of the Litter” sponsors include Joyce Asken Realty, McGehee McGehee and Torrey and W.H. Tyson’s and Sons.

Well, that's the official info taken from the BARL website.

This will be my 4th year to be a waiter and I have written a song each year.

2005 BARL (to the tune of YMCA) Lyrics mp3

2006 Thank God, I'm a BARL Dog Lyrics mp3

2007 Rescue League Blues Lyrics mp3

And now.... presenting the 2008 BARL Celebrity Dinner song....

2008 Take Me Home Lyrics mp3