Seeking Treasures for Lucky Cat Fête
- Abigail Jennings
- Jul 5
- 5 min read
Are you ready to discover some hidden treasures? The "Treasures at Cedar Grove" fête is just around the corner, and it's your opportunity to make a real difference. The treasures featured above and many more will be for sale and in a silent auction for one very special Sunday afternoon at historic Cedar Grove on August 24, 2025 from 2:00-5:00 PM. Don't miss this chance to support Lucky Cats, who need your help now more than ever. Lucky Cats is a non-profit organization that plays a crucial role in humanely managing community cats in the Lake Norman region.
Why Treasures Matter
Every piece of jewelry, from a sparkling diamond ring to a simple beaded bracelet, carries its own significance and value. Donating your unwanted jewelry to Lucky Cats contributes to a cause that is making a difference in our community; and gives a happy next chapter for your treasures too. For instance, a single gold bracelet can transform 10 community cats into Lucky Cats!
Donation Details
Thinking of contributing? Fantastic! Donations will be accepted until July 24th at Lake Norman Realty, located at 20117 W Catawba Ave, Cornelius, NC 28031. All jewelry items, including vintage, costume, and designer pieces, are welcome, so don’t hold back! Antique, vintage, and designer accessories are welcome too. We're also seeking event tickets to cultural and sports events. If you've got tickets to share, please consider donating them! Email info@luckycats.org with any donation questions.
Take some time to go through your jewelry box and closet. You might find pieces you had forgotten about, like that vintage brooch or broken chains that could become something beautiful. Every item you donate helps Lucky Cats change the course for community cats.
Treasures on the Lake owner Kimball Lawrence is graciously providing his expertise in the assessment and descriptions of donated treasures. Treasures on the Lake is a boutique jewelry retailer specializing in estate jewelry in Cornelius. Lucky Cats thanks presenting fête sponsors: Treasures on the Lake, Lake Norman Realty, HEARTS Collaborative, and Giving with Grace. 100% of all proceeds for this event will have a direct impact on improving the lives of community cats in our region.
The Fête Experience
Join us on August 24th at the picturesque historic landmark Cedar Grove for Lucky Cat's Southern fête celebration, featuring stunning jewelry, accessories, and more on auction and for purchase. All proceeds from this event go 100% to Lucky Cats. Sip and stroll and pick a few treasures for gifts, treat yourself, and don't forget treats for your cats in this beautiful, historic setting.
"Treasures at Cedar Grove" will showcase exquisite fine estate jewelry, vintage costume jewelry, unique designer pieces, accessories, including handbags, scarves, belts, trinkets, and event tickets for Biltmore House and the Carolina Panthers; all generously contributed by supporters of Lucky Cats. In addition, toys and cat-related items will be available for purchase, too.
Admission to "Treasures at Cedar Grove" is $25 and includes signature artisan-crafted cocktails and mocktails, the pear-flavored Purr-tini and the Paw-tini, featuring native paw-paw fruit, in addition to touring the private historic landmark, Cedar Grove. All proceeds will benefit Lucky Cats, turning a fun afternoon into a meaningful contribution.
Next door to Cedar Grove, the Hugh Torance House and Store, the oldest standing store in NC, will be open from 1:00-4:00 PM and offers docent-led historic tours of the 1779 historic site. For more information, visit www.hught.org.
Why Attend?
Attending the "Treasures at Cedar Grove" fête allows you to support a wonderful local cause which shares your passion for helping animals and improving our community. With every ticket and donation, you're helping create a brighter future for Lucky Cats, changing lives for the better.
Thanks to dedicated volunteers and generous donors, the Lucky Cat program has transformed the lives of more than 10,000 cats in the past 20 years. Through spay/neuter and ongoing care, Lucky Cats stops the breeding cycle and impactfully reduces cat and kitten euthanasia in shelters. Through partnering with local rescue groups, kittens and friendly unowned cats found through TNR endeavors are removed for adoption whenever possible. For more information about the Lake Norman Lucky Cat Program, visit www.LuckyCats.org.
Ticket Information
Tickets for this exciting summer fête are available now! Get yours HERE, as space is limited for this event. Bring your friends, family, or even your neighbor to maximize the fun. Together, we can make a significant difference to help community cats and those who need it most. Let's make more Lucky Cats!
Get Involved!
If you feel inspired to do more, consider volunteering for the event. We always welcome help with collecting donations, event preparations, setting up, packing up, event day volunteers, sales and auction assistance, all important helpers to keeping the event running smoothly. This is a wonderful way to meet people, gain new experiences, and give back. Please email info@luckycats.org to volunteer.
Also, take a moment to read more below about recent projects, challenges, and successes. The more you know about our work, the more empowered you become to make a real difference in the lives of our feline friends.
Lucky Cats Changing Lives One Cat at a Time
MAYO
May is the last cat from a massive colony at one family's home in Statesville. They had been feeding without fixing, which had gotten out of control. A success story thanks to our supporters, volunteers, and rescue partners.
CHARLIE
Charlie had shown up at a residence whose owners had worked with us for well over a year to TNR a massive number of cats on their property. They reported that this is the first year without kittens! Charlie showed up, obviously dumped. He was very friendly, but was attacked by the other cats. Lucky Cats assisted with removing Charlie for adoption.
HENRY
Henry was recently trapped at a low-income government housing apartment complex in Mooresville, and was placed for adoption as he was quite friendly.
KINSTON JAN. '25
Our second Spay-A-Thon in Kinston started 2025 off with a two-day successful community cat clinic and spayed/neutered 100 cats! Several were friendly and placed with rescue partners. Two cats had CH, a neurological disorder; one passed away, but one survived! She was recently adopted as a special-needs kitten, and she is truly a Lucky Cat. She wouldn't have likely lived without Lucky Cats' intervention.
ORIANNE
TNR'd in Mooresville with Lucky Cats. She went to our adoption partner and now has and now has a wonderful home! LIFE CHANGED for this Lucky Cat!
PETAL & CASH
Petal was part of a colony of cats that were TNR'd in an impoverished area teeming with drug dealers. 13 cats were trapped at that site, 10 of which were pregnant females! Petal was one of those pregnant females. She had already had multiple litters there. Cash was one of the males. LIVES DRAMATICALLY ALTERED for these Lucky Cats!
Thank you for your support of Lucky Cats. These are only a few of the many stories and lives we transform daily thanks to your generosity and our dedicated volunteers.
Join us for Treasures at Cedar Grove so we can continue to Spay It Forward for Lucky Cats!
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