You're Invited to "Treasures at Cedar Grove"
- Abigail Jennings
- Aug 10
- 6 min read
A Lucky Cat Fête celebrating the 25th anniversary of Lucky Cats with a unique party and sale at Huntersville’s historic Cedar Grove.
LAKE NORMAN, NC. All are invited to a special and festive event at the historic brick Greek Revival landmark, Cedar Grove. The private residence will be open for tours during the 25th anniversary celebration of Lucky Cats, titled “Treasures at Cedar Grove,” an impactful and distinctive afternoon fête at 8229 Gilead Road, Huntersville, NC, on Sunday, August 24, 2025, from 2:00 PM to 5:00 PM.
"Treasures at Cedar Grove" features a variety of exquisite estate and fine jewelry, vintage costume jewelry, one-of-a-kind designer pieces, and beloved brands such as Brighton, Lucky, and Betsy Johnson, among many others. Additionally, antique, vintage, and designer accessories and purses, including brands like Kate Spade, Tory Burch, and Michael Kors, as well as belts, scarves, and trinkets are for sale, all generously donated by supporters of Lucky Cats. Many other treasures are also heavily discounted, including a wide selection of new cat and dog toys, strollers, steps, shelters, scratching posts, and much more, all donated to benefit Lucky Cats.
All event proceeds support the non-profit Lake Norman Lucky Cats’ community cat trap/neuter/return (TNR) program and the welfare of community cats. Tickets to "Treasures at Cedar Grove" are $25 and also feature signature artisan-crafted cocktails and mocktails, such as the pear-flavored “Purr-tini” and the “Paw-tini,” spotlighting NC’s native Paw-Paw fruit. Guests can also enjoy self-guided tours of the first floor, second floor, and attic of Cedar Grove, which are rarely open to the public.
Over the past 25 years, Lucky Cat’s dedicated volunteers and generous donors have transformed the lives of community cats and improved local communities. Through spay/neuter efforts and ongoing care, Lucky Cats helps halt the breeding cycle and significantly reduces shelter euthanasia rates. By partnering with local rescue groups, kittens and friendly unowned cats identified through TNR are removed for adoption whenever possible. "By ending the continuous breeding cycle, we’re keeping unwanted cats and kittens out of the shelters. Euthanasia in shelters is the number one cause of death for community cats in NC,” shared Lucky Cats Executive Director Robin Byrd.
In 2024, Lucky Cats adopted a new targeted outreach approach, conducting spay/neuter clinics in high-density areas of unowned cats and kittens through collaboration with Dr. Elizabeth Welch's Community Pets Mobile Veterinary Clinic. This strategy addresses the areas most in need of TNR with an efficient approach facilitated by Lucky Cats.
Most recently, this approach has benefited Mooresville’s Historic Mill Village, thanks to an anonymous $10,000 donation, passionate volunteers, and Lucky Cat supporters Michal Bay and Yvonne Fehr of Merino Mill, who graciously offered the site for the high-volume clinics. The success of these clinics depends on community generosity and hands-on volunteers. Additional volunteers are needed for upcoming clinics for trapping and on clinic days. Please email info@luckycats.org for more information.
Lucky Cat founder and president Abigail Jennings reflected, “What began in an effort to help a few cats 25 years ago has grown into a movement that is reshaping community cat welfare and improving cats’ lives. Since launching Lucky Cats, we have helped more than 10,000 cats become Lucky Cats across the Lake Norman region and Lenoir County region. In 2024 alone, we assisted over 1,000 cats. Each spay/neuter prevents countless future generations, transforming a community cat into a Lucky Cat — loved and cared for. We hope our supporters will join us at this milestone event.”
Treasures on the Lake owner Kimball Lawrence graciously provided 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 event will feature items priced below estate sale values, along with a silent auction featuring curated treasures, fine jewelry, and event tickets for Biltmore House and the Carolina Panthers. “We are grateful to our sponsors, dedicated volunteers, and donors, and hope everyone will join us in celebrating our 25th anniversary and help us spay-it-forward for community cats,” said Jennings.
Link to Tickets: https://ticketstripe.com/Treasures_at_Cedar_Grove
New treasures for you = more help for community cats!
Join us to sip, shop, and celebrate Lucky Cats’ 25th Anniversary!
A special note! Next door to the Lucky Cat event at Cedar Grove, the historic 1779 Hugh Torance House and Store, the oldest standing store in NC, will also be open for tours and shopping. Advance registration for tours is recommended and separate from the Lucky Cat event. Learn more and register here: 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.
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 or for an upcoming clinic. We welcome 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. We also need help trapping cats and volunteers for upcoming clinics. 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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