ANIMAL SAFARI IN STUDIO CITY SPORTSMAN'S LODGE EVENT BENEFITS WILDLIFE WAYSTATION.Byline: Sterling Andrews Staff Writer Hundreds of visitors flocked to the Sportsmen's Lodge The Sportsmen's Lodge in the San Fernando Valley section of Los Angeles, California is something of a kitsch landmark but remains a popular spot for celebrations, dinners and public events. in Studio City on Sunday for the Wildlife Waystation's fourth annual Safari for Life benefit. The crowds packed the Lodge's parking lot to admire the classic cars and wild animals WILD ANIMALS. Animals in a state of nature; animals ferae naturae. Vide Animals; Ferae naturae. and enjoy outdoor cooking for information on more kitchen-like outdoor techniques, see Grilling and Barbecue. Outdoor cooking differs substantially from kitchen-based cooking, the most obvious difference being lack of an easily defined kitchen area. and live music. The event raised nearly $10,000 to help reopen the wild animal sanctuary An animal sanctuary is a facility where animals are brought to live and be protected for the rest of their lives. Unlike animal shelters, sanctuaries do not seek to place animals with individuals or groups, instead maintaining each animal until his or her natural death. , which needs more water availability, animal enclosures and better sewage and drainage systems, said Waystation founder Martine Colette. Colette expressed her gratitude to Waystation supporters and said she was thrilled with the turnout. ``The Waystation is still functioning, but we are unable to take in any new animals until facility standards are met,'' Colette said. ``We have helped more than 75,000 animals over the past 27 years. We are anxious to continue our work.'' Three of the cars on display, including a black 1966 Mustang, belonged to Sportsmen's Lodge President Patrick Holleran, who helped organize the event. ``We have done several events like this in the past,'' Holleran said. ``But this is by far the largest.'' Arnold Fazekas, owner of a rare 1963 Amphicar, proudly displayed photographs of his vehicle floating on Lake Arrowhead. ``I really enjoy doing this,'' Fazekas said. ``This is a wonderful event, and everyone goes home with a smile on their face.'' George Barris, who has customized cars for films and celebrities, brought his Brussels griffon Brussels griffon, breed of sturdy toy dog developed in Belgium in the 18th and 19th cent. It stands about 8 in. (20.3 cm) high at the shoulder and weighs from 6 to 12 lb (2.7–5.5 kg). There are two varieties, the wirehaired and the smooth. dog, Maximus, to join in the festivities fes·tiv·i·ty n. pl. fes·tiv·i·ties 1. A joyous feast, holiday, or celebration; a festival. 2. The pleasure, joy, and gaiety of a festival or celebration. 3. . ``This is a fantastic crowd and a perfect place for a show,'' Barris said. Donned in bouncy satin poodle skirts and horn-rimmed sunglasses, members of doo-wop band Earth Angels said they were glad to donate their time to entertain the crowd and help the animals. CAPTION(S): photo Photo: Wildlife Waystation volunteer Melissa Fonteboa explains how the gopher snake she is holding differs from a rattlesnake rattlesnake, poisonous New World snake of the pit viper family, distinguished by a rattle at the end of the tail. The head is triangular, being widened at the base. The rattle is a series of dried, hollow segments of skin, which, when shaken, make a whirring sound. . The charity event Sunday was held at Sportsman's Lodge in Studio City. Sterling Andrews/Daily News |
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