Save the date for the 4th Annual Animal House fundraiser, a signature event for Rancho Coastal Humane Society, Saturday, October, 17, 2009, 7 - 10 p.m., at the Encinitas Community Center Ballroom, 1140 Oakcrest Park Drive, Encinitas. Be an "early bird" and purchase your ticket(s) by October 1 for $75 per person. To purchase ticket-less admission to Animal House 2009, offer a donation or sponsorship, please call 760-753-6413 or stop by the shelter, 389 Requeza Street, Encinitas. Visa and Mastercard accepted. Start planning now to get dressed up, enjoy a night out, raise funds for our adored homeless animals and join in the fun with other humans who love them. For the third year, live entertainment will be provided by the Lounge Lizards Jazz Quartet. An open bar and fabulous gourmet food will be served; live and silent auctions include custom designed and built dog, cat and bird houses. Beginning September 5, join our online auction at BiddingforGood.com that will lead into the silent and live auctions at Animal House 2009. Get a sneak peak at items that will be at the event and bid early on items such as gift baskets, jewelry, home decor, yard art, packages for local restaurants, attractions, events, travel and much more. You can stay up to date by registering at https://www.cmarket.com/auction/AuctionHome.action?auctionId=90056183. Plan ahead for an unforgettable experience with special guests including Sam Bass, a local radio personality who will be joined by several of our well-dressed canines.