Paws & Plates — National Pet Day Fundraiser

Join us for Paws & Plates, a special community event celebrating National Pet Day while supporting local animal shelters and rescue organizations.

Hosted by Table & Thyme, this gathering brings together animal lovers, families, and community partners for an evening filled with great food, connection, and compassion.

Whether you’re a proud pet parent or simply someone who loves animals, Paws & Plates offers a welcoming atmosphere where the community can come together for a meaningful cause.

🐾 Curated Tasting Stations
Enjoy thoughtfully prepared small bites created by the culinary team at Table & Thyme.

🍸 Yappy Hour Cash Bar
Relax and mingle with friends while enjoying beverages from our event bar.

📸 Pet Photo Opportunities
Capture memorable moments with your pets at our designated photo areas.

🐾 Community Gathering for a Great Cause
Meet fellow animal lovers while supporting local shelters working tirelessly to care for animals in need.

📅 Date: April 10, 2026
⏰ Time: 6:00 PM – 9:00 PM
📍 Location: The Silo at Sunset Hill Park
775 Meridian Road
Valparaiso, Indiana

🎟 $20 per guest

Each ticket includes one complimentary drink ticket.

Tickets are limited to ensure a comfortable and enjoyable experience for all guests.

Ticket Policy
All ticket sales are final. Tickets are non-refundable due to the charitable nature of this fundraiser. Tickets may be transferred to another guest if needed.

Net proceeds from the event will benefit local animal shelters and rescue organizations, helping provide care, food, and resources for animals in need throughout our community.

By attending Paws & Plates, you are helping make a meaningful difference — one paw and one plate at a time.

Table & Thyme
Intentional gatherings. Thoughtful food. Community connection.

Info: The Welcome Gathering

Opening the evening and beginning the journey

Guests arrive, gather a drink from the Watering Bowl Bar, and settle in as we open the evening with gratitude and the story behind Paws & Plates.

During this time:

• Welcome from Angela McCrovitz – Table & Thyme
• Recognition of community sponsors and partners
• A brief reflection on the journey of animals who travel from hardship to safety, love, and home
• Introduction to the evening’s culinary experience

This moment sets the tone for the night and honors the people helping create second chances for animals in our community.

Info: After wandering roads and alleyways, our traveling pack finds the sea — a place where weary paws are welcomed and strangers become friends.
Here along the harbor, fishermen and kindhearted souls share the ocean’s treasures, reminding us that every creature deserves a warm meal, safety, and the promise of tomorrow.

Guests will enjoy signature lobster rolls inspired by beloved dogs and cats — including The Golden Retriever, The Alley Cat, and The Maine Coon — served with fresh coastal accompaniments.

This station celebrates the moment when hardship gives way to kindness and the journey toward home truly begins.

Info: Leaving the harbor behind, our traveling companions wander into wide green fields where the air is fresh, the gardens are plentiful, and for the first time in a long while, they are free to run without fear.

Info: Desserts celebrating the moment every rescued animal finally finds home.

Info: 6:00–9:00 PM
Watering Bowl Bar
Beer, wine, and cider selections with playful pet-inspired names.

6:30–9:00 PM
Paw-Trait Studio
Pet photo experience supporting local shelters.

6:30–9:00 PM
Music Along the Journey
Soft music throughout the evening. And an opportunity to meet, greet, and thank our sponsors.

Info: Capture the moment with your four-legged companion at our pet photo experience.

Guests are invited to visit the Paw-trait Studio, where pets and their humans can pose for memorable photographs together. Donations made at the photo station will help support local animal shelters.

Because every rescued animal deserves a story worth remembering.

Info: Soft music will accompany the evening as guests travel from harbor to meadow to sanctuary.

Enjoy a curated musical backdrop throughout the event as friends gather, stories are shared, and the journey toward home is celebrated.

Know what’s Happening Next — before everyone else does.

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Host or Publisher Table & Thyme, LLP