NAWS Events and Fundraisers

Below are only some of our many upcoming events. In addition to larger events, we have numerous cat and dog adoption events and local events scheduled each week. Please check out our Facebook Events page for a more complete list of our events!
NAWS Facebook Events Page
**THIS EVENT INCLUDES MULTIPLE LOCATIONS AND TIMES. PLEASE READ!** What's better than a mid week pizza pick me up? A pizza pick me up with a side of saving lives! On Wednesday, November 4th, participating Lou Malnatis locations will be donating 20% of the bill to everyone who dines with them and says they are dining for NAWS! The participating locations are below: - Tinley Park (Dine in and carry out, 11am-11pm) - Oak Lawn (Cary out only, 4pm-11pm) - Palos Heights (Carry out only, 4pm-11pm) - New Lenox (Carry out only, 4pm-11pm) Make sure you state you are eating for NAWS! Hope to see you there!
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Pizza For Pets!
Craft for a cause! 🐾 Join us November 4 at 6:30 PM at Soundgrowler Brewing for beginner-friendly fall, Christmas & animal-themed string art. All projects are $30, with 15% of ticket sales benefiting NAWS. Register early—advance registration required!
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Sip & String Fundraiser!
Sip & String Tickets
Join us November 7th for our November Bingo Fundraiser!
This is your chance to win big cash prizes while helping the NAWS pets! 
Your $45 ticket includes 10 bingo games and access to a buffet full of chicken, pasta, salad, and desserts!
We will have raffles, split the pot, and other games available for purchase!\
Get your tickets below!
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November Bingo!
Bingo Tickets
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Kick The Keg at SoundGrowler!


Our friends over at Soundgrowler have partnered with us for a Kick The Keg Fundraiser!
Join us at Soundgrowler on November 13th from 5pm-8pm where all proceeds from a specific keg of beer (to be announced) will go to NAWS!
100% of the profit for each glass of select beer will go towards the NAWS mission!
Drinking beer never could do this much good! Don't miss out!
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Fill The Sleigh For Christmas Day!

Join us for our first ever Fill The Sleigh Event on November 29th!
We are hosting a Holiday Kick Off Fundraiser at Bourbon Street! This event will be full of holiday fun including raffles, surprise musical guest, Santa Claus, Buffet Lunch, Santas bakeshop bake sale and so much more! Kids welcome and encouraged to come!
The goal of this event is to raise much needed funding for the NAWS animals, as well as fill a sleigh FULL of donations for NAWS. Our most needed donations can be found below!
Your ticket includes the following: Buffet lunch Coors or Miller on draft as well as wine and soft drinks Interaction with Santa during lunch A surprise musical guest! 50/50 Raffle Baskets Christmas themed raffles! Much More!
Most needed items to bring: Rescue Disinfectant Ododban Disinfectant Dry or Wet Kitten Food Clumping Litter
Fill The Sleigh Tickets
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Grinchmas Pajama Party!

Grinchmas at NAWS! Whos of all sizes, grab your cozy PJ gear, There’s Christmas magic waiting at NAWS this year! The Grinch maybe grumpy, his heart a bit small, But the sweet shelter animals need the love most of all! Put on your slippers, your flannels, your green, For the coziest party this town’s ever seen! Join us for a Grinch's Celebration at NAWS December 11th and 12th! *Parents or Guardians must accompany children for this event.* We will have stories to read to shelter cats, food, crafts, a meet and greet with the Grinch and his dog Max, PJ party, and more! Bring a donation from our wish list and get entered into a raffle to win a stuffed Max toy! Our current needs are : - Paper Towels - Rescue Disinfectant - Toilet Paper - Clumping Litter - Dry or Wet Kitten Food Each ticket is $35, this event is best for children 2 and older. There are two event dates so please make sure you sign up for the correct date!
Grinchmas Tickets!
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