The nonprofit Amy’s Purpose will be honoring the award-winning journalist, and “Amy’s Purpose Champion,” Bruce Fessier at a cocktail mixer on March 1. Fessier has been instrumental in bringing awareness to pet safety and and the veterinary shortage crisis. Tickets for $35 per person include appetizers, wine and beer. Cocktails may be purchased. Attire is indoor casual.

Amy’s Purpose, Inc. is a nonprofit organization dedicated to pet safety and predator awareness by providing community-based education programs, local student scholarships and individual pet loss grief counseling.

Go to www.amyspurpose.net to order tickets, or call (760) 831-3090.