Friends of the Salina Animal Shelter (FSAS) is providing Salinans a chance to say “goodbye” to former Salina Animal Services Manager Vanessa Cowie.

FSAS is sponsoring a farewell party for Cowie from 2-4 p.m. September 30 in Sunset Park. The event is open to the public.

It was announced during a special Salina City Commission meeting Tuesday night that Cowie had indicated her desire to submit her resignation.