Napoli's Yappy Hours Benefit to support SAFE (Saving Animals from Euthanasia)

Napoli's Restaurant, 6149 A1A South, and Mardi Gras Bar, 123 San Marco Ave, will again host Yappy Hours benefit this month and on subsequent first Thursdays of every month.

The next one is from 5 to 7 p.m. Thursday. Come to one of the participating bars and restaurants to enjoy some fun and a convivial atmosphere while supporting SAFE (Saving Animals from Euthanasia) at the same time. Donate $10 to SAFE at the door and receive a ticket for a free drink as designated by the bar and restaurant. All proceeds go to SAFE.

SAFE, based in St. Augustine, is a 501(c)(3) charitable organization that rescues homeless cats and dogs from area animal shelters before they are euthanized. The organization does not have a shelter and instead chooses to foster pets in volunteers' homes until they can find the perfect home. SAFE is donation-funded by individuals and sponsors. It conducts adoption events every Saturday from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. at Pet Supermarket on U.S. 1 or at the SAFE headquarters at Treasure Beach Plaza in South St. Augustine Beach. During the cooler months, SAFE can often be seen at the First United Methodist Church's parking lot on King Street. SAFE also sponsors low cost spay and neuter efforts.

For information on SAFE, call 460-0556 or go to the website at http://www.safe-pet-rescue-fl.com/

Spay-ghetti dinner

Another upcoming event is a Spay-ghetti lunch/dinner Aug. 26, with all proceeds going to provide free spay/neutering for area pets.

The event is being sponsored by SAFE, the St. Augustine Humane Society, Wags and Whiskers, the First United Methodist Church and Napoli Pizza Pasta and Panini.

Serving will be from 11 a.m. to 7 p.m. at the First United Methodist Church, 118 King St. Donation is $8 per person. The menu includes spaghetti with meat or marianara sauce, fresh bread, beverage and homemade dessert. The sauce and fresh bread is being provided by Napoli Pizza Pasta and Panini.

There will be free delivery for orders of five meals or more. Orders are requested in advance by Aug. 24. Call 460-0556.