Peace4Paws luncheon, with music and awards, Nov. 17

Westwood-born and -based animal rescue group Peace4Paws invites you to a luncheon to fund the medical care of homeless dogs on Sunday, Nov. 17 from 12:30 to 4:30 p.m. at Gerry’s Place, Norwood.

Organizers promise “three courses of delicious Gerry’s Place American cuisine with an Irish flair that includes wine and beer.”

There will be a cash bar for other drinks. Other highlights include 50/50 cash raffle, silent auction, raffle prizes, goodie bags, and a door prize.  

This event honors outstanding Peace4Paws student volunteers and sponsors for their effort and commitment to the animals of Peace4Paws.   

The three students being honored are Lauren DiPalo, 18, of River Vale (Ramapo University); Erin Lupo, 20 of Hillsdale (Bergen Community College), and Laurie Wisnia, 46, of Westwood   (Bergen Community College).

Peace4Paws will also honor three student/parent teams:  Dylan Fitter, 13, Woodcliff Lake (Woodcliff Lake Middle School) and dad Brian Fitter; Sarah Forman, 13, of Woodcliff Lake (Woodcliff Lake Middle School) and mom Sandra Forman; and Victoria Torres, 14, Hawthorne (Passaic County Technical Institute).

Peace4Paws will also honor Outstanding Sponsors: Old Tappan Veterinary, Norwood and The Pet Lodge, River Vale; and  Sponsor of the Decade Peter Rabcevics, for design and technological contributions. 

There will be live performances by vocalists Aidan Fox, 10, of Washington Township, (Washington Elementary School), Gabrielle Brayman, 14, from River Vale, Ava Patelsky and Cora Patelsky, 13, Woodcliff Lake Middle School; and rising star pianists Daniel Felekos, 5, Hillsdale, and Victoria Torres, 14, Hawthorne (Passaic County Technical School).

The cash raffle, basket raffle, and cash 50/50 will begin at 4 p.m. Winners need not to be present to claim their prizes.

  Tickets are $60 for adults, $50 seniors, $35 for kids under 10, and $55 per ticket for table of 10.  To purchase tickets, visit peace4paws.org or visit Lewis Drugs of Westwood. 

Gerry’s Place is at 595 Broadway, Norwood. Doors open at noon. Event seating is limited to 130, so order tickets today. In lieu of attendance, donations are appreciated. For more information visit peace4paws.org or call (201) 280 8696.