Carbon County Friends of Animals will hold a fundraiser with Radical Wine Company, Lehighton in memory of Rose Marek.

The event will take place at the wine company at 511 Mahoning Drive East, Lehighton, from noon to 4 p.m. on April 14.

All proceeds will benefit the shelter, but it is also in memory of and a Celebration of Life event for Rose Marek, the sister of Kimmy Mulik, who has been involved with the shelter for over 20 years.

Rose became ill in October 2023 and passed away Nov. 17. Rose not only provided care to her elderly mother, but assisted Kimmy behind the scenes with these events; and her love for animals, especially her dog Duke, was indescribable.

There will be a basket raffle and other raffles and if you bring an item from the shelter’s wish list you will be entered into a door prize raffle.

Food will be available for purchase and music will be supplied by DJ Star Tracks. WLSH, Lansford Radio Station will be present and Rose’s husband Mark, who works at the radio station on Saturdays.

Kimmy states “My sister and her best friend Linda Balliet visited Radical Wine frequently, which is why we chose this location.”