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Printable Greyhounds Only Event Calendars for August, September, October and November .
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2010 GABR Corvette Raffle!!
Contact:
Jennifer Laughman
laughmantj@comcast.netIf you've been wondering how you can help out the greyhounds this summer, look no further...
THE 2010 GABR CORVETTE RAFFLE IS HERE!!
Purchase your tickets before September 13th to be entered in a bonus drawing for a trip to one of the following:
Orlando/Disney World
Maui, Hawaii
Paris, France***CLICK HERE TO PURCHASE TICKETS***
**CLICK HERE TO PURCHASE TICKETS**
2010 Bucktown Arts Fest
Where:
Bucktown Arts Fest, ChicagoWhen:
Saturday, 8/28 - 11am-10pm
Sunday, 8/29 - 11am-7pm
Volunteer shifts will vary to accommodate set up and tear down activities.Contact:
Melody Weiss
greyhoundsonlyvolunteer@hotmail.com
(847) 878-8482Summer season in full swing for Greyhounds Only!
The 25th annual Bucktown Arts Festival is coming up August 28-29 and for the 11th year Greyhounds Only will be one of the favorite non-profits in attendance.
...Admission to the festival is free for volunteers...
The Bucktown Arts Festival (http://www.bucktownartsfest.com) is one of Chicago's premier gatherings of painters, sculptors, photographers and craftspeople (not to mention musicians, actors, poets and dancers...and of course Greyhounds Only.
We always have an excellent location and are a favorite destination for fair goers. The Greyhounds are always a big draw and many adoption seeds are planted at this event. With 20,000 + visitors there is tremendous opportunity for adoptions, donations and merchandise sales for GO.
Please review the volunteer schedule (PDF) for shift times, and when responding please indicate what shift time (please provide 1st and 2nd choices), what activity, how many humans (with names) and most importantly, how many hounds (with names), please also provide your phone number in the event we need to reach you. Email to: greyhoundsonlyvolunteer@hotmail.com.
Note regarding adoptable hounds: we are looking for individuals with previous greyhound experience to handle the adoptable hounds. Anyone volunteering to handle an adoptable hound will need to provide transport for that dog to the event, handle that dog for the duration of the shift and then provide transport back to the kennel (dogs are typically picked up at one of the Chicago kennels). Foster dogs are also welcome, if there are any foster families who can bring their hounds, please let us know.
If you have questions, contact greyhoundsonlyvolunteer@hotmail.com or Melody Weiss at (847) 878-8482.
...a GREYT time is guaranteed to all who attend!
Doggie Dining Night on the Fox River
Where:
Port Edward's
20 W. Algonquin Road
Algonquin, IL 60102
847.658.5441
Located on the Fox River & Harrison St.
www.portedward.comWhen:
Tuesday, September 14th
5p-8pContact:
Jennifer Laughman
laughmantj@comcast.netOnce again, Greyhounds Only will be the featured adoption group at Port Edward’s Doggie Dining Night.This is a unique opportunity to dine outdoors on the waterfront with your first matey! All dogs are welcome to dine on leash with their family, so keep in mind that small, medium and large dogs will be present. Port Edwards is graciously donating a portion of the evenings “hound tabs” (tables with dogs) to Greyhounds Only, so please ask all of your dog friends and family to come and enjoy!
See you Portside!
Jennifer Laughman
Two Fairs/Two different Locations/One Weekend!
South Barrington Pet Fair Sat. 9/18/10 and Carol Stream Barks Sun. 9/19/10
Where:
CS Barks Pet Fair - is located at Armstrong Park in Carol Stream entrance is on Illini Drive- Address is 391 Illini Drive, Carol Stream
South Barrington Pet Fair - is located at the Arboretum of South Barrington (Mall) corner of Routes 72 and 59 in South Barrington.When:
Carol Stream- CS Barks Event
South Barrington Pet Fair
Saturday, September 18, 2010, 11 am - 3 pm
Sunday, September 19, 2010, 12 pm - 4 pmContact:
Lauren Sicherman
l_sicherman@hotmail.com
630-337-1632Note: Both Events are Outdoor Events –Entry is Free-so please bring on the Hounds!
The South Barrington Pet Fair event. This is the 2nd year Greyhounds Only has been invited to attend. Last year the greyhounds attracted so much attention that they want us back again this year. The event is from 11 am – 3pm.
Carol Stream CS Barks event is a new event for Greyhounds Only. We are sure this is a great opportunity to show off the hounds and what GO is made of in our home town. Event is from 12 pm – 4 pm.
Both events offer fun for everyone:
Contests and Prizes, Dog Demonstrations, Free Samples, Training Clinics, Off leash area, Lots of Doggie Vendors and much more…..
We are looking for volunteers to work both the merchandise table and promote and educate the public about this wonderful breed at both events. If you are interested in volunteering for either of these Two events please e-mail Lauren Sicherman, l_sicherman@hotmail.com
We appreciate our volunteers and could not do this without you, it is only with your help that we can find these hounds their forever homes!
Thanking you in advance for your volunteerism!
Lauren Sicherman
Greyhounds Only, Inc.
www.greyhoundsonly.com
Come to Woofstock!
Where:
Wolfe Wildlife
10900 S Laramie
Oaklawn, IL
www.olparks.comWhen:
Sunday, 9/19
12-3pmContact:
Trina Grosse
rsqdhounds@yahoo.com
708-715-7387The Oak Lawn Park District presents...
A Festival for Dogs & People - Woofstock!
Sunday, September 19, 12-3pm
Doggie Dashes
- Fastest Dog-Time to Beat
- Dachshund Dash
- Pug Lug
- Chihuahua Chase
- Tea Cup Trot
- Middle Weight March
- Big Dogs Derby
- The Diva Strut
Contests
- Owner & Dog Look Alike
- Funniest Dog Trick
- Most Tricks in 30 Seconds
- Longest Ears
- Dog/Celebrity Look Alike Photo Contest
- "They're So Ugly They're Cute"
Also...
- Dog Parade (real & stuffed dogs welcome)
- Dog Fashion Show
- Rally Demo
- Ask the Trainer
- Vendor Booths
Happy Hour for the HOUNDS!
Where:
Irish Eyes Pub
2519 N. Lincoln
Chicago, ILWhen:
Thursday, September 30, 2010
6pm-?Contact:
Carrie
codycheq@aol.com
773-472-3834
Free admission. Guest bartenders will raise gratuities for the greyhounds. There will be complimentary vegetarian and vegan snacks, drink specials, and raffles. Purchase the greyhound drink and a portion of price goes to the hounds. Unfortunately due to space limitations, pets will have to be present in spirit rather than physically. It will be a greyt time! Contact Carrie at codycheq@aol.com or 773-472-3834 for more info.
GO REUNION 11/7/2010
Where:
Warren Park Field House
6601 N. Western Avenue
Chicago, IL.When:
Sunday, November 7
9:30am - 3:30pmContact:
Sue Bond
goreunion2010@gmail.comOn Nov. 7, 2010 Greyhounds Only will be holding its annual reunion. The reunion will be held at the Warren Park Field House at 6601 N. Western Avenue, Chicago, IL. The reunion will run from 9:30am until 3:30pm.
This year we are hoping you, your family, friends and/or your company will help us by donating an item of your choice; no item is too large or too small. As contributions to our organization are deductible for income tax purposes, please assign a value to your donation. You will receive an acknowledgement of your donation by mail.
How you can help
Sponsorship: a one time cash contribution of $100 to $500.
High dollar items: for our "live auction" - easily the highlight of our reunion. Examples are weekend get aways, electronics or airline tickets.
Lower dollar items: for our "bag raffles". Examples are theater tickets, gift certificates or a service.
Samples or overrun items: to be placed in our "goody bags" given to each of our anticipated 350 attendees. Please feel free to include your company's advertising - we would be happy to include it in each goody bag.
Please fill out the donation form and mail it in along with your donations to the address on the form.
Donations can be sent to or dropped off at:
Sue Bond, 1719 Columbine Drive, Schaumburg, Il 60173
or
Bob Petrovic, 5619 W. Giddings Street, Chicago, IL 60630.Please direct questions to goreunion2010@gmail.com.