Evening Events

Important: If meals (dinners, lunches) are available at the event, they will be subject to an additional $10-15 charge, which will be passed on to the attendee. Please pre-purchase your tickets to avoid extra cost and disappointment if tickets are not available. Most items will NOT be available after the store closes.

Welcome Party

Our roaring 20’s welcome party brings the dazzle of old-school glitz, glamour and a splash of gangster charm straight from the speakeasy era. 

Behind closed doors and whispered passwords, these hidden gems once hosted the bold, the brilliant, and the mischievous. Now it’s your turn to join the ranks. This isn’t just a party—it’s your ticket to time-traveling mischief, and this welcome party is anything but tame. 

Price:  $35
Date: Monday, April 13th
Time: Evening, TBD
Event Chair:  Gwen Wells

CELEBRATE WITH THE CAVALIER RESCUE TRUST!

Please note: Funds are never taken from the Rescue Trust to pay for our Rescue Celebration. The event is fully sponsored by individuals who have donated the funds to host the event and even help underwrite the cost of your meal.  Enjoy the event, and let’s celebrate Rescue!

🌙 Moonlight Royale: Casino Night & Gala Celebration 


Hosted by the American Cavalier King Charles Spaniel Rescue Trust

Date: Tuesday, April 14, 2026
Location: Meadowview Resort
Dinner Tickets:  $45 per person
Sponsorships: Begin at $1,000 and will be recognized during the event

Step into the glamour of Moonlight Royale, our newly reimagined annual FUNdraiser inspired by the elegance of Casino Royale. Hosted by the American Cavalier King Charles Spaniel Rescue Trust, this unforgettable evening blends high-stakes fun with heartfelt celebration—all in support of Cavaliers in need.

Thanks to our generous sponsors, the cost of the evening is always fully covered before the first guest walks

 through the door. That means every ticket, tribute, and raffle entry directly benefits the dogs.

🎲 Casino Night Highlights
Professional dealers from Fantasy Casino Events, LLC will guide guests through three hours of play at tables including Blackjack, Roulette, Craps, and 3 Card Poker—with additional games like Beat the Dealer, Bingo, and the Color Wheel. Each guest receives $25,000 in chips, which can be exchanged for raffle tickets toward the end of the night.

🍽️ Dinner & Atmosphere

  • Gourmet buffet featuring Prime RibShrimp and Grits, and a variety of other dishes (to suit everyone’s dietary restrictions, just make a note in the comments on your registration)
  • Cash Bar with complimentary Prosecco
  • Dress in the spirit of Casino Royale is encouraged but entirely optional—whether you arrive in tuxedo glam or rescue chic, you’ll be right at home

🐾 Signature Features

  • Rescue Parade: Celebrating Cavaliers in foster and forever homes, Personalized  rosette for all entrants – registration closes April 1st, 2026 – Need name of dog and short biography
  • Volunteer Recognition Ceremony: Honoring the heart of our mission
  • Legends Area: A tribute to Cavaliers who shaped our legacy
  • Silent Auction: Curated items and experiences available for online bidding
  • Introducing our new Wish Upon a Paw Donor Wall:
    • A shimmering tribute space with metallic paw prints in gold (memorial), silver (celebration), and white (general support)
    • Donation tiers: $25 (name only), $50 (name + tribute), $100+ (name + tribute + photo)
    • Interactive station or pre-submitted dedications available
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💼 Casino Sponsorship Opportunities

  • Sponsored Stadium Cups (one-color logo) – $500
  • Sponsored Tabletop Signs at game tables – $300 per table
  • Sponsored $25,000 Starter Chips (with logo) –$500
  • All sponsors will be recognized during the event and in printed materials


Stay tuned for registration and sponsorship details.

For more information contact Renee:  National-Director@CavalierRescueTrust.org

For auction item donations contact Glenda:  GlendaS@CavalierRescueTrust.org

Renee Bruns
National Director/Trustee
ACKCS Rescue Trust
www.CavalierRescueTrust.org
www.facebook.com/CavalierRescueTrust

Date: Tuesday, April 14th 
Time: TBD
Event Chair: Renee Bruns & Glenda Schroeder 

Join us in our Luminaries for Rescue!  This year’s Luminaries will support the ACKCS Rescue Trust. 

Donate a lovely luminary  in memory of a dog you have lost, a dog you have loved, a person who has fostered your interest in Cavaliers, your breeder, or just in recognition of our beautiful and loving breed.  Each luminary will bear the name of the dog/person you wish to honor.  Luminaries are $25 each (or 5 for $100) and will constitute a donation to the ACKCS Rescue Trust, a 501(c)(3) organization.   Let’s light up the night with our love for Cavaliers and make this a truly memorable event! You can take your bag home as a memento at the end of the evening — and if you can’t attend, we’ll even mail it to you if you’d like.

I-Give Travel Discounts & Information…

Don’t forget that you can take advantage of travel discounts AND help support the Cavalier Rescue Trust at no cost to you when you make your travel arrangements through www.Igive.com portal or by downloading their browser.  

When you register for this free service, you can designate the American Cavalier King Charles Spaniel Rescue Trust as your beneficiary charitable organization.  Igive.com then donates a small portion of your purchase back to the Rescue Trust.
 
Its an easy, painless way to help displaced cavaliers in need of your assistance.

ACKCSC Awards & Banquet!

Looking forward to seeing everyone at the new ACKCSC Awards & Banquet on Thursday night! We will have some fun and special things planned for this evening!

More details to come very soon!

Menu TBA

Cost: TBD
Date: Thursday, April 16th
Committee Chairs: Jane Helminski & Erin Melissa Keen

Reserved Banquet Table

Reserved Banquet Table – Want to sit with your friends at the ACKCSC Banquet?  You can reserve a seating for Ten (10) persons.

INSTRUCTIONS: AFTER all persons sitting at your table have purchased their tickets, and you have confirmed they will be sitting at your table,  contact contact Erin Keen – erin.gaughran09@gmail.com and she will provide you with a one-time use, customer-specific password for your table purchase. 

You may email Erin directly, or you may use the following email form to submit the names of the 10 people to Erin AFTER they have all purchased dinners, but the same requirements listed below will apply. 

Thank you!! We look forward to seeing you!

EMAIL SUBMITTAL FORM FOR BANQUET TABLE RESERVATIONS:

You may list the people who will be setting at your reserved table in the spaces provided below. This is done to make sure that people are not listed as sitting at more than one table, so please confirm with your guests before submitting this email. All 10 names must be provided. "Unknown" or "Not Sure" lists will not be processed.

Your list will be sent to Erin Keen, who will follow up with you to provide a unique password to access the reserved table reservation product in the National Specialty ShopNow! Store. If you do not hear from Erin within 48 hours, please follow up with her to ensure she received your email.

If preferred, you may also email Erin directly instead of using this form, but the same requirements will apply.

Please support our sponsors!