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Tickets to Baypath Humane Society’s 13th annual Fur Ball now on sale

Baypath Humane Society executive director Elizabeth Jefferis (right) and dog Cookie hang out with volunteer Katie Robbert at Baypath’s Paws & Claws 5K in October. PHOTO/JOHN CARDILLO

Animal lovers will have the chance to celebrate Baypath Humane Society and support animals in need at this year’s Fur Ball.

In a recent email newsletter, Baypath announced that tickets for its 13th annual Fur Ball are on sale. The evening is Baypath’s largest signature event and helps to “raise critical funds to support the general operations of the shelter,” according to the event website.

The ball, which is being held on March 28 at the Verve Hotel in Natick, will feature dinner, dancing and stories of donor and supporter impact.

Both a live auction and a silent auction are part of the evening as well. While the live auction is available only to those in attendance, anyone is welcome to participate virtually in the silent auction. Those looking to participate can register for the silent auction on Baypath’s event page. The auction preview will go live March 20, and bidding will begin March 25.

The theme of this year’s event is inspired by the northern lights. In its newsletter, Baypath asks guests to “dress to dazzle in shimmering, celestial-inspired attire.” Colors that mimic those of the aurora borealis are encouraged.

Tickets for the event are $150 per person. Attendees can purchase individual tickets or reserve a table of eight for their group. Sponsorship opportunities also are available. More information on buying a ticket or making a donation can be found here.

Latest News

The Conservation Commission voted Tuesday night to approve the Department of Public Works’ vegetative management plan under the conditions of a walk-through of impacted areas and the final plan being submitted to the commission within 30 days of state approval.

On Tuesday night, the Parks & Recreation Commission approved a reservation request for use of the Town Common by Hopkinton PolyArts for the annual PolyArts Festival.

Hopkinton High School girls track and field coach Jean Cann detailed how the depth and talent of her team has helped the Hillers achieve wins during a busy start to their season.

This week’s Police Log features one arrest, along with reports of a vehicle doing doughnuts in a South Street parking lot, a person trying to gain access to a school building after hours and youths setting a bonfire on the ice on Woodview Way.

Jon RV Burke, 37, passed away Jan. 28. He was a former resident of Hopkinton.

Hopkinton-based nonprofit Project Just Because is holding a Winter Auction fundraiser from Feb. 6-10, with items up for bid including tickets to Boundless Adventures and a signed Patriots picture.

Town meetings tonight include the Water & Sewer Advisory Board (5) and the School Committee (7).

Photo of the Day

Footprints track through the snow behind houses in the Legacy Farms development.

PHOTO/AMIT JAGDALE