For the animals

Diane Hanson, of rural Elkhorn, hosts a summer party at her home July 23 featuring live music by Tracy Becka (above), a silent auction and refreshments with the request that guests bring donations for Lakeland Animal Shelter. “I’m an animal person and the shelter is always in need so I thought this would be a way to have fun and help them out,” Hanson said. (Heather Ruenz photo)