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Humane Society Dinner Fundraiser

Washington DC. The Washington Humane Society will hold its annual Bark Ball at 7 p.m. May 18 at the Marriott Wardman Park Hotel, 2660 Woodley Rd. NW. Attendees are invited to bring their dogs.

The black-tie event will include dinner, open bar, dancing to '50s music by the Fabulettes and a silent auction. Volunteer dog walkers will be available, as will edible treats and water for the dogs, which must be leashed, licensed and vaccinated. Tickets are $200 per person and benefit the society, which operates the city's two primary animal shelters.

For more information, call 202-723-2071, Ext. 1. Reservations are required by next Wednesday.