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Simons Jewelers To Host 20^th Annual “Paws For Celebration”

Clayton, MO—Simons Jewelers and the Humane Society of Missouri Friends Council will host the 20^th annual “A PAWS for Celebration” fundraising event on Wednesday, October 9, at Simons Jewelers. The event will feature cocktails, hors d'oeuvres, and a festive preview of jewels for the holidays, and will benefit the Humane Society of Missouri. The HSMO is committed to preventing cruelty, abuse, and neglect of animals.

 “A PAWS for Celebration” is open to the public. Shopping spree raffle tickets—a chance to win a $5,000, $2,500, or $1,500 spree—are included in the reservation fees, which are as follows: a “Pet Lover” admittance is $50 per person and includes one chance to win. A “Pet Patron” is $100 and includes three chances; and “Pet Benefactor” is $200 and includes seven chances. “Top Dog,” at $500, and includes twenty chances plus a special gift.

Each guest attending will receive a $50 gift certificate good for any jewelry purchase through December 31, 2013, plus the raffle chances. Simons Jewelers owner Simon Katz promises other surprises as well.

“This year ‘A PAWS for Celebration’ will include a special showing of incredible jewelry from Roberto Coin, Mazza Jewelry, Roberto Demeglio, and Joshua J. Should you wish to start your holiday shopping early, this is the perfect place – and cause,” he said. Friends who cannot attend the event are encouraged to make a contribution to the Humane Society of Missouri.

For more information, call (314) 951-1542. 

Update: Over 400 people attended "A Paws for Celebration", even though it was competing with the Cardinals vs. Pirates MLB playoff game and the Blues vs. Blackhawks NHL game on the same evening. The event raised $40,000 that evening, and has raised $800,000 for the Humane Society altogether over the last 20 years.

Florida Boutique Damaged By Fire

Naples, FL—Marissa Collections, a high-end clothing and jewelry boutique, was partially damaged by fire on September 7. The blaze was brought under control within 15 minutes by the City of Naples fire department. According to the Naples News, the fire is believed to have been electrical in nature or caused by clothing placed too close to display lights. The fire destroyed a 12 by 12-foot section of the 10,000 square-foot boutique, but the entire first floor of the two-story shop sustained smoke damage, said the report. Damage is estimated at about $100,000.

Store spokesperson Jay Hartington says they’ve finally been able to finish demolition of the areas damaged by the fire, and are feverishly working to get the store at least partially reopened in the next few weeks. Watch a video here.