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Well, not exactly a dinner for dogs.

Rather, a dinner to benefit people who rely on dogs to help them live more independently.

The Lions Club of San Pedro will donate proceeds from its Dining Out for Charity dinner -- 7:15 p.m. Saturday (Oct. 9) at the L.A. Harbor Masonic Lodge, 1640 W. Ninth St., San Pedro -- to Canine Companions for Independence.

The nonprofit organization was founded in 1975, pioneering the concept of training dogs to assist people with disabilities other than blindness.

The Lions Club locally has long supported this cause, with many of its members among the volunteer puppy trainers.

Once the dogs are trained, they are presented at no charge to someone who needs an assistance canine.

Tickets for the dinner are $30 each and will be available at the door (social hour begins at 6 p.m.). Call Debbie at 310-530-6460.

Highlights will include dog demonstrations. If you want to learn more about this worthwhile program or volunteer, the Lions' dinner is the place to be Saturday night.