Althea Canines invites the community to join us for a night of spectacular fun at “Paws Under the Big Top,” its 2026 fundraising celebration on Friday, September 18, 2026, from 5:00 p.m. to 9:00 p.m. at the Orangevale Community Center. This Big Top-themed evening will bring together community members, supporters, sponsors, and friends of Althea Canines for a night of entertainment, great food, and exciting auction opportunities—all while raising funds to support the organization and its mission of providing mental health support for our Military Veterans and First Responder communities through the love of a canine. Guests will be treated to live entertainment by Aries Moon Circus, bringing the excitement and spectacle of the circus to Paws Under the Big Top. The festivities begin at 5:00 p.m. with Happy Hour, offering guests a chance to mingle, enjoy the no-host bar, appetizers, and browse the evening’s silent auction. Happy Hour will be followed by an authentic Mexican cuisine dinner, dessert, and an exciting live auction featuring several standout experiences. Some Featured Live Auction Items:  Disneyland Trip for Two, Weekend in Calistoga for Two, $500 Bennett’s Restaurant Gift Card. Throughout the evening, guests will also have an opportunity to bid on an assortment of items in the Silent Auction, providing even more ways to support Althea Canines.