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BEMIDJI 鈥� Great River Rescue will hold its annual Fall Harvest Gala fundraiser starting at 5 p.m. on Friday, Oct. 28, at the Bluebelle Event Venue, 4710 Jacks Road NW.

This year鈥檚 event is a celebration of the organization鈥檚 45th anniversary of service. The Fall Harvest Gala is Great River Rescue's largest fundraising event of the year with a goal of raising $20,000 to further its mission of saving companion animals, a release said.

This year鈥檚 gala will include a social hour, dinner from Knob and Kettle, raffles, special guest speakers and presentations, an online silent auction, live music by Luna Brothers and more.

Dinner tickets can be purchased in advance for $60 each at Raffle tickets can be purchased at Great River Rescue and other local business partners.

Raffle prizes include a stand-up paddle board valued at $900, a $750 gift certificate to Bemidji Communications and a full-day ice house rental from Dick Beardsley Fishing Guide Service.

鈥淥ur Fall Harvest Gala is a celebration of the work of our organization, and the support we receive from the community,鈥� said Executive Director Brandon Mustful. 鈥淲e plan on highlighting all the good things that are happening, and celebrating with our supporters.鈥�

For more information or to become a sponsor, contact Great River Rescue at (218) 751-7910.