The December 1^st Holiday Extravaganza, hosted by The Georgia Piedmont Arts Center (GPAC) and Pup & Cat Co., was a complete success – And not to mention tons of fun.

Folks (and pets) visited with Santa and snapped a photo at the GPAC cottage in Auburn.  The gift shop was a big draw.  And those gorgeous decorated and donated trees wreaths and gift baskets were a big hit. GPAC president, Kathleen Gill commented – “we expected lots of cats and dogs to have a photo visit with Santa, but the snake was a real surprise.”

The event raised money for the local arts community and animals in need.

The organizers would like to thank all those who gave of their time, expertise and talents to pull this all together.  And a special thanks to all those individuals and businesses who so willingly donated items for the silent auction:  city of Auburn, city of Statham, Carl House, Winder Women’s Club, Andrew Downs & Company, Winder-Barrow Middle School Beta Club, Barrow Veterinary Hospital, Paws Resort, Peggy’s Floral Shop, McGuire’s BBQ, Auburn Dental Center, Preceptor Beta Beta Sorority, Sweet Tea, BB&T, Cheryl’s Unlimited Hair Salon, Dana Faust, Peggy Perkins, Gloria Canaan, Maryann Craig, Charleen Romine, Bobbie Austin, Betty Freemon, Tina Nocera, Carol Barnes, Pat Schumacher, Luella Germain, Rebecca McCartt, Kathleen & Craig Gill, Jo & Bill Cooper, Janet Jeanes and Valerie Steffen.

Mark your calendar for December 7, 2013.  That is the date for the next Holiday Extravaganza.