January: closed to the public February: Ripp's Chicken in Ladd Fund Raiser dinner March: closed to the public April 23rd: Volunteer Day 10-2 pm PIZZA!!! April 30th: Mother's Day and Spring Sale - 12-3 open house and shopping May: TBD June 11-12: Open house 12-3 pm each day July 9th: Open House 11am-4pm August 6: Open House 11am-4pm September 3: Open House 11am-4pm September 10: Homestead Parade in Princeton - we will be having a float October 2: Club 55 Fantastic fundraiser for IVAR SafeHouse & Us October 8: Blessing of the Animals / St Francis Blessing - bring your pets - Open House November 19: Autumn Festival of Thanks Open House 11am-4pm find those perfect hostess gifts for Thanksgiving! December 3: Santa Paws craft fair fund raiser, Marseilles IL December 4: Christmas Open House and Bake Sale Open House 11am-4pm