Afpop East Algarve organised a Halloween Wine Tasting Dinner at Octant Vila Monte Hotel to raise funds for StreetLife’s sterilisation programme for dogs that covers all of the Sotavento Area, which covers Loulé, Faro, Olhão, Sao Brás de Alportel, Tavira, Alcoutim, Castro Marim and Vila Real de Santo Antonio.
99 wine-loving afpop members, StreetLife supporters and other guests attended the evening, some getting into the spirit of Halloween by dressing up for the occasion with the odd spider or two in their hair or with face painting and masks.
Jorgina Quintela from winemaker Rozes (www.rozes.pt) provided the wines for the tasting and thanks also go to João Martin for coordinating the wine delivery.
Several StreetLife sponsors donated prizes for the evening: Octant Vila Monte Hotel, Restaurant Alambique, Tribulum Restaurant, Apolónia, Monterosa Olive Oil, Sesil Home, Philippe Stabile Hair & Beauty, Wine Bistro Restaurant, Barbacoa Restaurant, Hair & Beauty at Cara and Casa Nova Décor.
“A big thank you goes to everyone who attended the evening – without a doubt everyone is helping to make a difference,” the association said.
Funds raised from the evening will go towards the StreetLife Be Wise – Sterilise campaign, offering free sterilisations to families on low income (subject to approval from StreetLife) during November 2024.
StreetLife is an independent non-profit association, funded entirely by donations. Over the last seven years, StreetLife has sterilised over 1,200 dogs, helping to reduce the number of unwanted puppies and strays in the East Algarve / Sotavento Area. StreetLife supports families on low incomes to get their dogs sterilised and also works with six partner shelters helping them to sterilise the strays they have rescued prior to hopefully being rehomed. StreetLife works with eleven partner vets across the Sotavento Area plus a group of StreetEyes who help find families who may need help.
To find out more information go to: www.streetlife.pt or visit Facebook: www.facebook.com/StreetLifeAnimalSterilisationProgramme/
