Kitty Ellis Comfort Ball Benefitting the Humane Societies of Chemung & Schuyler Counties

Our family adopted the wonderful Kitty Ellis Manville Easterling from the Humane Society of Schuyler County in August 2023. We inquired about adopting a large senior cat who would get along well with kids and a dog and it was suggested that we visit Manville. He seemed lovely when we met him so we proceeded with adoption. We were told to bring a large carrier because Manville is about 24 pounds of cat! Manville, now Kitty Ellis, was an instant amazing addition to our family. He is best friends with our rescue dog Tucker, our kids Noel and Emry, and he has joined us in our road trip adventures already visiting Pennsylvania, New Jersey, Ohio, Kentucky, West Virginia, and Tennessee! Needless to say, we are absolutely obsessed with Kitty Ellis and want to do what we can to thank the Humane Society of Schuyler County for their work in rescuing Kitty Ellis, taking care of him, and then matching him up with our family! This brings us to the Kitty Ellis Comfort Ball!! 

Why a Comfort Ball? Well, Kitty Ellis LOVES to snuggle, relax, take it easy, and EAT so what better way is there to celebrate Kitty Ellis than enjoying delicious vegan food, listening to live music, wearing pajamas or other comfort wear AND benefitting the Humane Society?! 

In addition to benefitting the Humane Society of Schuyler County, this event will also benefit the Humane Society of Chemung County. As you may know, Grandma's Kitchen's prior location in Schuyler County was destroyed by a flood in early February and Grandma's Kitchen is now located in Chemung County and so funds raised will be shared with both locations. 

Event Agenda

6:00 - 6:30 

Passed Hors D’Oeuvres & Cash Bar

• A Cash Bar will be available featuring Soda/Sparkling Water/Bottled Water $3, Beer $7, Wine $9 with $1 of each drink sold benefitting the Humane Societies of Chemung and Schuyler Counties in addition to a portion of each event ticket sold

6:30 - 8:00

• Live Music
• Served Dinner
• Words from the Humane Society
• Dessert

Menu

• Hors D’Oeuvres: Seasonal Soup Shooters & Spring Crostini
• Bread: Sweet and Savory Focaccias - Strawberry Basil Focaccia and Roasted Garlic and Rosemary Focaccia
• Soup: Pasta e Fagioli
• Salad: Local Organic Spring Greens Salad with Quick-Pickled Local Spring Veggies and Housemade Balsamic Vinaigrette
• Entree: Beef and Mushroom Stroganoff over Local Mashed Potatoes, Slow Cooked Green Beans, and Roasted Herbed Radishes
• Dessert: Strawberry Poke Cake

Allergens: Menu will include soy, wheat, and cashews. All items are vegan and made with love at Grandma’s Kitchen.   Menu features local produce from Montour Market, Muddy Fingers Farm, Ever Green Farm CSA, and Silver Queen Farm. Menu also features Crystal City olive oil and balsamic vinegar. Menu is subject to change based on availability.

Advance Tickets required. $45. A portion of the proceeds from each ticket sold benefits the Humane Societies of Chemung and Schuyler Counties. 

Future Fundraising Events: Join Grandma’s Kitchen later this year for fundraising events benefitting Wild Kind Care and World Central Kitchen.