05-03-2025
ONE NIGHT TO SAVE HUNDREDS OF PETS
PEORIA, Ill (WMBD) — The 2025 Bella Ball, March 15th, at Premier Event and Entertainment Center in Peoria, will raise much-needed money for local TAPS No-Kill Animal Shelter pets, and be an evening to remember with a huge 'Paw-ty'.
The evening includes music from Matt Eckberg and the Brian Carroll Trio, food trucks, a silent auction, and even a 'ruffle'.
Kelly Stickelmaier, the Bella Ball organizer, says 'The hit of the night is the Whitney Veterinary Hospital kisses and cuddle booth.'
Taps No-Kill Animal Shelter Executive Director, Tori Menke added 'There's something for everyone. If you're not a big concert person, just come at the beginning for the silent auction and animals, or if you want to skip that part, and do the concert, come later, it's a 'pawty' for everybody.'
Menke elaborated on how important the Bella Ball is in offsetting the great expenses of caring for these animals.
The 2025 Bella Ball is March 15th, 5:30 PM to 11:30 PM, at Premier Event and Entertainment Center, 3214 N Dries Lane, Peoria.
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