The 10^th Annual Homeless Animal Benefit hosted by Jerry and Helen Gaye is Saturday, Oct. 19, at the Knoxville VFW, 703 Boatman Rd. Doors open at 8 a.m. and auction drawings start at 3 p.m.

The event features a large chance auction with a variety of items, including handmade goods, along with a yard sale and 50-50 raffle.  An event has a new ticketing system this year, and auction items can also be viewed and tickets purchased the night before, Friday, Oct. 18, starting at 5 p.m.

There’s no cover charge for Saturday’s event. Bluegrass and old classic music will be performed pending musicians’ availability. Beverages and food including stew, burgers, hotdogs and more will be available to purchase from the VFW.

Proceeds benefit Second Chance Animal Sanctuaries, a 501c3 nonprofit providing rehabilitation for homeless and at-risk animals in Tioga County and finding them loving new homes for more than 23 years. For more information about Second Chance, visit www.secondchanceas.org.