The Companion Animal Clinic Foundation of the Sandhills is sponsoring a fundraiser, "Hot Art & Cool Blues Show & Auction," from 4 to 8 p.m. Saturday, Aug. 21, at Loch Hurst Farm, 2560 Lakebay Road, Vass.

Dinner will be catered by Elliott's. Wine, beer and soda have been donated, and guests will enjoy dancing to the Bourbon Street Band. As many as 50 artists are expected to display their art and each will donate one piece or more to the silent auction. Items to be auctioned include paintings, pottery and sketches as well as such items as a stay at a bed-and-breakfast.

The Companion Animal Clinic of the Sandhills Foundation (CAC) is a regional organization serving nine counties and dedicated to promoting humane and responsible care of companion animals.

The foundation is dedicated to eliminating euthanasia of abandoned and unwanted animals in our region through affordable spay/neuter with community education, and volunteer involvement. The CAC Foundation provides affordable spay/neuter at the Spay/Neuter Veterinary Clinic of the Sandhills by supporting the difference between the real costs and the service fees. Since opening two years ago, more than 10,000 animals have been spayed/neutered.

All proceeds from Companion Animal Clinic Foundation-sponsored events are donated to the Spay-Neuter Clinic.

To get to Loch Hurst Farm, from Southern Pines, take Young's Road to Lakebay, take a right. Follow Lakebay for 2.5 to 3 miles, Loch Hurst is on the left.

Tickets, which are $50 each, are available online at www.CompanionAnimal Clinic.org. Other locations are posted on the website.

For more information, call Paula Johnson (910) 245-4191.