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SUMMARY:The Cat's Meow
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Celebrate all things cats and kittens with an evening of beverages and appetizers\, a celebrity cat-walk\, a photo booth\, snuggles from kittens in our Kitten Cuddle Lounge and more at The Rewind Hotel! \nThe love and care for pets would not be possible without generous supporters like you\, who make second chances possible for pets in need! \n[/vc_column_text][vc_separator css=””][/vc_column][/vc_row][vc_row][vc_column][vc_custom_heading text=”Tickets & Tables” font_container=”tag:h2|text_align:center” css=””][vc_empty_space][/vc_column][/vc_row][vc_row equal_height=”yes”][vc_column width=”1/2″][vc_custom_heading text=”General Admission Tickets” font_container=”tag:h3|text_align:center” css=””][vc_pricing_table heading=”Through July 9″ subheading=”*Prices increase to $55 on July 10!” subheading_font_container=”tag:h6|text_align:center” price=”40″ period=”” btn_title=”PURCHASE TICKETS” btn_shape=”round” btn_color=”default” btn_size=”sm” css=”.vc_custom_1779202352516{background-color: #ECECEC !important;}” use_custom_fonts_subheading=”true” btn_link=”url:https%3A%2F%2Fsecure.arl-iowa.org%2Fsite%2FTicketing%3Fview%3DTickets%26id%3D115245″ el_id=”equal-height” el_class=”equal-height”] \n\nDelicious appetizers\nSilent Auction\nPhoto Booth\nKitten Cuddle Lounge\n\n[/vc_pricing_table][/vc_column][vc_column width=”1/2″][vc_custom_heading text=”VIP Tickets” font_container=”tag:h3|text_align:center” css=””][vc_pricing_table heading=”Through July 9″ subheading=”*Prices increase to $80 on July 10!” subheading_font_container=”tag:h6|text_align:center” price=”65″ period=”” btn_title=”PURCHASE TICKETS” btn_shape=”round” btn_color=”default” btn_size=”sm” css=”.vc_custom_1782231794483{background-color: #ECECEC !important;}” use_custom_fonts_subheading=”true” btn_link=”url:https%3A%2F%2Fsecure.arl-iowa.org%2Fsite%2FTicketing%3Fview%3DTickets%26id%3D115245″ el_id=”equal-height” el_class=”equal-height”]General admission perks\, PLUS: \n\nExpress check-in & champagne greeting\nEarly Access to our Kitten Cuddle Lounge\nPremier Seating\nEntered to win the chance to name a litter of kittens\nExclusive cat candle\n\n[/vc_pricing_table][/vc_column][/vc_row][vc_row][vc_column][vc_empty_space][vc_separator css=””][vc_empty_space][/vc_column][/vc_row][vc_row equal_height=”yes”][vc_column width=”1/2″][vc_custom_heading text=”Table of 10 furr-ends” font_container=”tag:h3|text_align:center” css=””][vc_pricing_table heading=”Through July 9″ subheading=”*Prices increase to $600 on July 10!” subheading_font_container=”tag:h6|text_align:center” price=”450″ period=”” btn_title=”PURCHASE TICKETS” btn_shape=”round” btn_color=”default” btn_size=”sm” css=”.vc_custom_1779207808300{background-color: #ECECEC !important;}” use_custom_fonts_subheading=”true” btn_link=”url:https%3A%2F%2Fsecure.arl-iowa.org%2Fsite%2FTicketing%3Fview%3DTickets%26id%3D115245″ el_class=”equal-height”] \n\nReserved seating for 10\nGeneral Admission perks for each guest\nTwo bottles of house wine for the table\n\n[/vc_pricing_table][/vc_column][vc_column width=”1/2″][vc_custom_heading text=”VIP Table of 10″ font_container=”tag:h3|text_align:center” css=””][vc_pricing_table heading=”Through July 9″ subheading=”*Prices increase to $850 on July 10!” subheading_font_container=”tag:h6|text_align:center” price=”700″ period=”” btn_title=”PURCHASE TICKETS” btn_shape=”round” btn_color=”default” btn_size=”sm” css=”.vc_custom_1779207796996{background-color: #ECECEC !important;}” use_custom_fonts_subheading=”true” btn_link=”url:https%3A%2F%2Fsecure.arl-iowa.org%2Fsite%2FTicketing%3Fview%3DTickets%26id%3D115245″ el_class=”equal-height”]VIP admission perks\, PLUS: \n\nPremier reserved seating for 10\nTwo bottles of house wine for the table\n\n[/vc_pricing_table][/vc_column][/vc_row][vc_row][vc_column][vc_empty_space][vc_separator css=””][vc_empty_space][/vc_column][/vc_row][vc_row][vc_column][vc_custom_heading text=”Schedule of Events” font_container=”tag:h2|text_align:center” css=””][vc_column_text css=””]5:30 PM – Check-in opens (lobby bar open and patio open weather pending) \n\nEarly entry to the Kitten Cuddle for VIP’s begins\n\n6 PM – Catty Hour begins and ballroom opens \n\nPhoto booth open\, silent auction items available for bidding\, appetizers and more!\n\n6:45 PM – Program begins. Includes:  \n\nWelcome message by CEO\, Tom Colvin\, and Board President & Cat Behaviorist\, Carol Griglione.\nWhisker and Tails (our version of Heads or Tails!). Buy into the game prior to the program start and you could win a 50/50 cash prize.\n\nHow it works:  All participants who buy in will be asked to stand up at the beginning of the game and select either “whiskers” or “tails” by displaying your whisker prop— or your tail prop! Then\, we’ll flip a coin and participants whose choice matches the coin flip stay standing. The last person standing wins!\n\n\nCelebrity Cat Walk\nAuction Winners Announced\n\n8 PM – Event concludes [/vc_column_text][/vc_column][/vc_row][vc_row][vc_column][vc_separator css=””][/vc_column][/vc_row][vc_row][vc_column][vc_custom_heading text=”FAQs” css=””][vc_tta_accordion][vc_tta_section title=”What if I miss the registration deadline?” tab_id=”1779114865040-cf7d3774-5013″][vc_column_text css=””]No problem! Walk-ins are welcome![/vc_column_text][/vc_tta_section][vc_tta_section title=”Will I receive a ticket for the event?” tab_id=”1779114865041-a4341634-abad”][vc_column_text css=””]You will not receive a physical or digital ticket for the event. Once you register\, we will only need your name\, or the name your ticket is listed under\, to check-in.[/vc_column_text][/vc_tta_section][vc_tta_section title=”What should I expect for attire?” tab_id=”1779114981313-a4ac4a5e-2fa5″][vc_column_text css=””]Attire for the event ranges from business casual to cocktail.[/vc_column_text][/vc_tta_section][vc_tta_section title=”What time do doors open?” tab_id=”1779114984083-51c436a0-eae4″][vc_column_text css=””]Doors will open for check-in at 5:30 pm\, with access to a bar and pre-event activities. Ballroom doors will open at 6:00 p.m.[/vc_column_text][vc_empty_space][/vc_tta_section][/vc_tta_accordion][vc_column_text css=””]Remember to come with a fully charged phone![/vc_column_text][/vc_column][/vc_row][vc_row][vc_column][vc_separator css=””][vc_custom_heading text=”Contribute to Cat’s Meow” css=””][/vc_column][/vc_row][vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text css=””]Want to sponsor this event\, or donate auction items? We’re seeking items such as gift cards to businesses\, experiences\, raffle baskets\, and more! Find more ideas below: \n\nGift certificates or gift cards\nHome improvement items\nTickets to local events or experiences\nAnimal-themed artwork\nServices\nThemed gift baskets\nLawn & Landscaping\n\nDonations will be accepted through July 16\, 2026\, and can be dropped off at our Main Location (5452 NE 22nd St.) during normal business hours. Email events@arl-iowa.org to donate or learn more about sponsorship opportunities![/vc_column_text][/vc_column][/vc_row][vc_row][vc_column][vc_separator css=””][/vc_column][/vc_row][vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text css=””] \nPRESENTED BY \n[/vc_column_text][vc_single_image image=”75669″ img_size=”700″ alignment=”center” onclick=”custom_link” img_link_target=”_blank” css=”” link=”https://www.fetchpet.com/welcome?utm_campaign=G-`{`B`}`-Fetch-US&utm_source=google&utm_medium=cpc&sem_account_id=8575171884&sem_campaign_id=15564672931&sem_ad_group_id=131257132219&sem_device_type=c&sem_ad_id=e&sem_network=g&utm_term=fetch%20pet%20insurance&gad_source=1&gad_campaignid=15564672931&gbraid=0AAAAADEKZak6w3rJzEqaEmnQDQpiraV9R&gclid=EAIaIQobChMIu6P4kf7FlAMVP0n_AR1GJjkOEAAYASAAEgKud_D_BwE”][/vc_column][/vc_row][vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text css=””] \nCONTRIBUTING SPONSORS \n[/vc_column_text][/vc_column][/vc_row][vc_row][vc_column width=”1/2″][vc_single_image image=”86664″ img_size=”150X120″ alignment=”center” onclick=”custom_link” img_link_target=”_blank” css=”” link=”https://www.guideone.com/”][/vc_column][vc_column width=”1/2″][vc_single_image image=”76023″ img_size=”140″ alignment=”center” onclick=”custom_link” img_link_target=”_blank” css=”” link=”https://www.titosvodka.com/”][/vc_column][/vc_row][vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text css=””] \nCUDDLE LOUNGE FLOORING PROVIDED BY \n[/vc_column_text][vc_column_text css=””] \nFloor Coverings International \n[/vc_column_text][vc_separator css=””][/vc_column][/vc_row][vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text css=””]Fine Print: \nThe ARL adheres to a no-refund\, no-credit policy. Once registered\, if you are unable to attend\, please consider your payment a tax-deductible donation. Tickets are non-refundable. \nDisclaimer:  \nBy entering an event or program of the ARL\, you are entering an area where photography\, audio and video recording may occur. Your entry and presence on the event premises constitutes your consent to be photographed\, filmed\, and/or otherwise recorded which may be used for purposes connected to the ARL and its initiatives. Click here for more information. [/vc_column_text][/vc_column][/vc_row]
URL:https://arl-iowa.org/event/the-cats-meow-2/
LOCATION:Rewind Hotel\, 6075 Mills Civic Pkwy\, West Des Moines\, 50266\, United States
CATEGORIES:Events
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