About the event
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
4:00 - 4:30: 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
4:30 - 6:00
- 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
Fundraising Event: A portion of the proceeds from each ticket sold benefits the Humane Societies of Chemung and Schuyler Counties. Join Grandma’s Kitchen later this year for fundraising events benefitting Wild Kind Care and World Central Kitchen.
More Information
Allergens: Foods at Grandma's Kitchen may contain or come into contact with soy, wheat, or tree nuts. If you have any allergy concerns, please indicate this during the event registration process or email us at grandmaskitchenarnotmall@gmail.com.
All Vegan: All items are vegan and made with love at Grandma’s Kitchen. Menu is subject to change based on availability.
Local Ingredients: Menu features local produce from Muddy Fingers Farm and Silver Queen Farm. Menu also features Crystal City olive oil and balsamic vinegar.
Parking: Ample free lot parking is available. Park and enter where you see the Regal Movie Theater entrances and go up to the Food Court on the second floor. Grandma's Kitchen Arnot Mall is located in the former Friendly's.
Accessibility: An escalator and an elevator are available to access the second floor. The restrooms are accessible and within Grandma's Kitchen on the same floor. Because Grandma's Kitchen is in a former Friendly's, the tables are built in booths. Wheelchairs are able to be accomodated at three of the tables. If you require an accessible table, please indicate this during the event registration process or email us at grandmaskitchenarnotmall@gmail.com.
Special Events: If you will be celebrating a special event, please let us know during the event registration process or email us at grandmaskitchenarnotmall@gmail.com and we will do our best to make your experience a little extra special!
Beverages: Soda, iced tea, juice, beer, wine, and cider will be available for purchase from our bar during the event.
Cancelations: If you need to reschedule or cancel, please contact us as soon as possible and we will do our best to help you out. 48 hours before the event, we are no longer able to offer refunds because we will be busy cooking and preparing for you. If there is availability, we may be able to switch you to a different seating at the same event. Otherwise, we can offer your meal To Go.
