[Volunteer Claudia]

Palm Ridge Plaza Merchants Group, home of Mid-Florida Agencies/Florida Blue will be hosting the first area "Spay-ghetti No Balls" Dinner on Saturday, October 28th to benefit "The Big Fix" Free Spay/Neuter voucher program of the Humane Society/SPCA of Sumter County. Pets belonging to qualifying Sumter County residents are neutered at no cost to reduce both the pet homelessness problem and pet over-population in the County. This community assistance program is funded solely by donations and grants when available.

Robin Gump, agent/owner of Mid-Florida Agencies/Florida Blue knows the importance in keeping such a vital public assistance program operating. Ms. Gump pointed out that "it takes a community to make positive changes and get involved whether by hosting an event or attending one in support of such a worthy cause. Plus it's a delicious and fun evening out for everyone!"

The tasty menu of a spaghetti dinner, with the option of a meat sauce (remember...no balls!) or plain red sauce, salad, bread, beverage and a dessert will be offered for a donation of only $10 per person. It is generously being donated by the FMK Restaurant Group, owners of Evans Prairie Country Club, Bonifay CC, Belle Glade CC, Orange Blossom Hills CC and Scooples Ice Cream Parlor & Restaurant and desserts will be from Donna's Dream Cakes of Summerfield. Live music will be provided by local talent David Sapp of The Renegades. Adoptable animals from the HS/SPCA no-kill shelter will also be in attendance looking to meet their forever families and door prizes, a 50/50 drawing, pet costume contest and more will be available from 4-6:30pm at Palm Ridge Plaza. For questions, call Mid-Florida Agencies/Florida Blue at 352-259-0666.

The Humane Society/SPCA of Sumter County continues to celebrate its 35th anniversary year with many other special events on their calendar. They are a 501(c)(3) non-profit, no-kill shelter helping animals in need throughout Sumter County, Florida. Donations directly help to cover the cost of saving, treating, and caring for neglected, abused and abandoned animals. Learn more about the HS/SPCA at hsspca.org, 352-793-9117, on Facebook or at the shelter located at 994 CR 529A, in Lake Panasoffkee, Mon.-Fri. 8am-5pm and Sat. 8am-4pm. Visitors are always welcome!