Fred, an adopted cat, prepares for a nap. (Journal photo by Justin Marietti)

MARQUETTE — The Upper Peninsula Animal Welfare Shelter will celebrate its 50th anniversary by inviting everyone to a night of prizes, snacks and community.

From 6 to 10 p.m. on Saturday, April 5, UPAWS will host its Paws for a Cause Gala at the Marquette Holiday Inn, in honor of its animals and the history of its shelter organization. Attendees can expect music, auctions, raffle prizes, hors d’oeuvres, an awards ceremony and more.

Every dollar raised directly benefits the care of the shelter animals, as well as helping them find homes.

There will also be the chance to win prizes from community partners in both 50/50 and bucket raffles.

Tickets can be purchased online at https://upaws.app.neoncrm.com/nx/portal/neonevents/events?path=%2Fportal%2Fevents%2F13950. Tickets are $45 per individual, or $350 for a group of eight with a table.

The Holiday Inn is located at 1951 U.S. 41 West.

More information about the event can be found online at upaws.org/event/cause-for-paws-50th-anniversary-gala/.