24-05-2025
Meadows Avenue Tap to host ‘Tips for Taps' event on Saturday
EAST PEORIA, Ill. (WMBD) — One local bar and grill is hosting an event for dog lovers and car enthusiasts alike.
Meadows Avenue Tap in East Peoria is putting on their Tips For Taps event on Saturday, which will feature Rusty Rockers' classic cars along with motorcycles and bands performing live music.
The event is held to raise money for taps, which Tori Menke, executive director, said is vital for their shelter.
'Fundraising is huge,' Menke said. 'It's the only reason our doors are still open is from all the fundraising. So it's awesome when our community kind of helps us in that regard. They're really doing the heavy lifting when it comes to the fundraising portion and at an event like this.'
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Adoptable dogs will be at the fundraiser looking for their forever home, as most shelters have an influx of dogs right now.
'Intake is up and adoptions are down,' Menke said. 'It could be this time of year. People are planning vacations, trying to get end of school year stuff done, so adopting a pet is the last thing on their mind.'
Anybody who goes to the event will also be able to eat from the open grill which will cook up brats, butterfly porkchops and ribeye steaks.
The event goes from noon until 8 p.m. with music set to play the whole time.
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