Join us on Thursday, September 17th for a special evening benefiting WAAG!
It will be an evening of fun, great food and live music at Norse Hall - all in support of the animals in our community! Featuring catering by Chef Kat Ploszaj and live music from Skamokawa Swamp Opera and Kent M. Smith. See their bios below.
Our theme is "It Takes a Village". We see our community come together again and again to support each other and take care of pets in need. Come to enjoy a night out together while raising funds to help WAAG continue its mission. We're grateful for all we've accomplished this year and looking ahead at what's to come.
Dinner is at 5:30. Chef Kat has announced the menu! See below.
Concert starts at 7:00
We can’t wait to celebrate with you!
Get your tickets here!
Thank you to Norse Hall for hosting this event!
Interested in volunteering for the event? Contact us! hello@wahkiakumanimals.org, (360) 504-6336
Singer-songwriter, Kent M. Smith, has established a niche; from nostalgic to catchy, creepy to caring, Kent blends soul and indie rock in a way that is both wholly original and somehow familiar.
Skamokawa Swamp Opera is an eclectic folk band from Wahkiakum County, Washington. All four members are vocalists and multi-instrumentalists, using varied combinations of cello, guitar, banjo, harmonica, mandocello, percussion, mandolin, and melodica. They draw from a wide variety of musical genres from pop to opera. Their most recent album is a collection of songs by and about the people of the lower Columbia River. They have performed at many festivals throughout the region, including Pickathon, the FisherPoets Gathering, the Scandinavian Midsummer Festival, and the Vancouver Music & Arts Festival. Their set list for the WAAG dinner will include some of their originals and some favorite songs about dogs and cats.
Band members in photo, from left to right: Wren Hendriks, Andrew Emlen, Kyleen Austin, and Erik Friend.
Chef Kat’s Dinner Menu
Focaccia with Shallot Jam
Local Lettuce, Tomato, Cucumber, Feta, Olives, Dijon Mustard Vinaigrette, Focaccia Croutons
Homemade Gnocchi, Smoked Local Tomato Sauce, Heirloom Peppers, Basil, Parmesan
Beef Bourguignon: Classic French Pot Roast,Oregon Pinot Noir,Local Mushrooms, Bacon
Smashed Potatoes with Local Roasted Vegetables
Local Peach Crumble with Vanilla Ice Cream
This menu is market driven, some small changes might happen due to availability