COBB – A local nonprofit that assists the elderly and disabled with pet care costs is planning its annual fundraiser.

The Acme Foundation’s annual fundraiser this year will be a champagne brunch at Rob Roy Golf Club on Sunday, Sept. 20, from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m.

Admission is $30 per person and will include a brunch consisting of scrambled eggs, bacon, ham, sausage, home fried potatoes, biscuits and gravy, chili rellenos, fresh fruit, assorted chilled juices, coffee, tea and a glass of champagne.

Music will be provided by John Zimmerman and the event will have Lake County’s own Eric Patrick, as M.C.

A silent auction and raffle will be held to help raise funds to provide grants to low income seniors and disabled persons for the veterinary treatment of their seriously ill cats and dogs.

A sample of some of the donations in the auction and raffle include wines from Lake County, art work from nationally known artists, unique pet items, Disney tickets, Shakespeare Festival tickets, designer home decorator items, gift certificates and much more.

The foundation originally started in the Bay Area in 1998 by Pat and Jon Meyer and continues to give 100 percent of its net proceeds to qualifying grant recipients.

As of August 2009, Acme has given out over $86,000 in grants.

Due to limited seating, to attend the upcoming fundraiser prepaid reservations by Sept. 15 are required.

Checks should be made payable to “Acme Foundation” and mailed to Pat Meyer, Attn: Acme 2009, POB 308, Cobb, CA 95426.

For more information about the Acme Foundation visit www.acmefoundation.org or call 707-928-5200.