News & Media

A Joyous Farewell to Sinbad!

Drumroll, please! After an astonishing 377 days at the shelter, a momentous occasion unfolded at BENCHS: Sinbad, the lovable pooch with a heart of gold, was finally adopted! Can you believe it? We always knew this day would come, and boy, was it worth the wait! Day after day, Sinbad graced...

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RibFest Volunteers Needed!

BENCHS has been asked to provide volunteers for the 25th Annual RibFest, August 3-6, 2023! The four-day fest will once again feature the best ribs from across the country and the finest in regional and national musical entertainment. It will take many hands to make this year's RibFest another success...

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Annual Plant Sale – June 3rd

Is your garden or greenhouse overflowing and you're looking to share some of your green-thumb goodness? BENCHS can help by accepting plant donations of all kinds! Annuals...perennials...vegetables...house plants ~ we'll take 'em! And then you can come back on June 3rd for our annual Spring Plant Sale to find new...

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Pins 4 Paws Raises Funds for BENCHS

BENCHS held it's Pins 4 Paws Bowling Fundraiser again this March! Pins 4 Paws began as a fundraiser in memory of Jerry Wegmann, a BENCHS fan. Jerry Wegman was a dedicated volunteer at BENCHS and on the building committee for our current building. Jerry passed away unexpectedly in 2016. Ten teams...

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