GULF SHORES, Ala. — Books-A-Million, located in Pelican Point Shopping Center is hosting a special fundraiser for the the Baldwin County Humane Society (BARC!) on Saturday, Sept. 5 from 2 to 7 p.m.  

The Humane Society will receive a minimum of 10 percent on sales during event hours.  Humane Society volunteers will hand out special bookmarks at the entrance to the store that qualify a customer’s purchases for the Books-A-Million donation. 

Customers can also say they want their sale to qualify for the donation at check-out time.

“Volunteers will be on hand to provide information on animals available for adoption,” said Martha Barton, event coordinator.  “And, we’ll have T-shirts, note cards and other items for sale at the store entrance.

“We operate solely on donations and some grants. So events such as this are crucial to our services and programs.”

Other fundraising events planned by the Baldwin County Humane Society include:   BARC! for a Cure, to benefit the Humane Society and American Cancer Society, Saturday,  Sept. 19 at the Loxley Civic Center Park; the Pirate’s Cove Dog Olympics, Oct. 10 in Josephine; a tennis tournament, Oct. 3 at Lakewood and Point Clear Tennis clubs; and Christmas by the Bay on Friday, Nov. 20, at the Fairhope Civic Center.