By Daniel Schwartz, TME

A full house of supporters, donors, well wishers, and animal lovers joined Shelter on the Hill’s (SOTH) 23rd Annual Wine and Cheese Fundraiser on September 20, 2025. The event was held at the Tejon Ranch Equestrian Center.

The atmosphere at the event was jovial and relaxed, with abundant wine, cheese, fruit, desserts, and more offered to attendees. Local musician Cary Park serenaded the crowd with classics, and many in attendance danced and sang along to the songs they knew.

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Above: Images from Shelter on the Hill’s 23rd annual Wine & Cheese Fundrasier in Lebec featuring BJ Saidi, Sue Alberti, Cat Whitlock, and others

Above, below, left, & right: Sue Alberti, Candace Huskey, Cat Whitlock, Cary Park, Ashley Bell, Teresa Dyer, and others

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