Helen Woodward Animal Center hosts its annual Spring Fling Gala and celebrates 50th anniversary

Helen Woodward Animal Center’s elegant Spring Fling Gala, presented by Portia Metras Realtor Coldwell Banker, also celebrated another special anniversary — the 50th year since the center’s founding. The gala highlighted the landmark in its theme, “The Golden Age of Hollywood,” which was headed by committee co-chairs Jamie Carr and Mary Russo-Cuzens and was emceed by KUSI’s Mark Mathis. Guests strolled through Tinsel Town streets complete with classic character impersonators, cocktails, hors d’oeuvres, and a silent auction of exquisite one-of-a-kind items. Committee restaurant chair Ann Dizney secured an impressive restaurant lineup including Dolce, Beeside Balcony, The Fish Market, and Poseidon, to name a few. Following dinner, guests delighted in sweet treats, a rousing live auction, and live entertainment by Haute Chili.