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Date Posted: 09:41:04 06/02/04 Wed
Author: X & G
Author Host/IP: cmu-24-35-42-239.mivlmd.cablespeed.com / 24.35.42.239
Subject: Baltimore/DC/Annapolis Area June '04 Dog Events

The once- in-a-lifetime Doggie Cicada Feast should continue into June, along with a host of other dog events including a Newf Romp n' Swim on Sun 6/20 at 1pm. If you're curious about the fast & frenetic sport of flyball, check out 4 Dog Night's website at http://www.geocities.com/flyball4dn/4dnevents.html where there are three nearby tournaments this month and the fur also flies in disc dog competitions with one every weekend (listed below).

Anyone interested in a 6 m/o Newf pup from an experienced, conscientious breeder, let me know.

Sat 6/5 830am, HERNDON, VA: The K9 2K Walk and Doggie Expo http://www.town.herndon.va.us/festival/default.htm is part of the 24rd Herndon Festival featuring a carnival, entertainment, activities for kids and all sorts of canine related stuff.

Sat 6/5 930am, SPRINGFIELD, VA: Parade your pooch down Hanover Ave as part of Springfield Days http://www.springfieldchamber.org/Events/Annual_Events/Springfield_Days_Community_Festival.html.

Sat 6/5 10am, MANAKIN, VA: Colonial Newf Club's Spring Fun Day! Swim in a pond with your Newf, CGC/TDI testing, fun stations for water work, agility, conformation, obedience and more http://www.cncnewfs.com/Calendar.htm#JUNE .

Sat 6/5 10am- 3pm, ROCKVILLE, MD: Animal Rescue Day by Montgomery Co. Humane Society http://www.mchumane.org/calendarofevents.htm . Rescue groups, MCHS Mobile Adoption Unit, Raffles, Demonstrations, Professional Photos and Microchip clinic by appointment! Please call 240-453-0624 for an appointment.

Sat 6/5 1030am, YORK, PA: Disc Dog distance/accuracy competition at Memorial Park, Edgar & Rockdale Aves http://skyhoundz.com/localschedule.htm (scroll down to PA). There may be a freestyle clinic afterwards by MAD Dogs http://groups.yahoo.com/group/mad_dogs/ .

Sat 6/5 CASANOVA, VA: Pet Fair by the Fauquier Co SPCA http://www.fauquierspca.com/main.cfm?action=events. Bring your family and your pets for a fun-filled day, including pet games, an obstacle course, a Rally demonstration, petting zoo, wildlife, pony and hay rides, Bingo the Clown, pet artists, Blanche the Clydesdale, and much, much more! This year the Pet Fair will also host a low-cost rabies clinic and a Canine Good Citizen certifier demonstration.

Sat 6/5 9am, SOMEWHERE, MD: Join CHAOS http://www.chaoshikers.org/EventSchedule.htm to hike the Appalachian Trail with your dog.

Fri 6/11 730pm, ALEXANDRIA, VA: Fido Friday Hike in Old Town with the No Va Hiking Club http://members.aol.com/nvhc/ (scroll down to date).

Sat 6/12 10am, FREDERICK, MD: Walk n' Wag http://www.walk-n-wag.com/walknwag/ (click green tabs near end of page for details) at Baker Park, 2nd & Bentz hosted by the Frederick Co. Humane Society features a paw reader, contests, microchipping, food and an awesome Skyhoundz http://skyhoundz.com/competition.html disc dog local championship, both distance/accuracy & freestyle at 1230.

Sat & Sun 6/12-13, HANOVER, PA: Volunteer Appreciation Days at Codorus State Park, CNC informal water practice at Codorus State Park for those selfless people who volunteer at all the water events and thus never get a chance to do it themselves http://www.cncnewfs.com/Calendar.htm#JUNE .

Sun 6/13 9am, SOMEWHERE, MD: Join CHAOS http://www.chaoshikers.org/EventSchedule.htm to hike the Appalachian Trail with your dog.

Sun 6/13 1-3pm, ALEXANDRIA, VA: Dog Wash by Capital Animal Care http://www.petfinder.org/shelters/VA146.html .

Sun 6/13 2-3pm, SPRINGFIELD, VA: Dog Day Afternoon at Lake Accotink http://www.co.fairfax.va.us/parks/accotink/events.htm where you can take your dog for a ride around the lake in the mighty pontoon boat.

Mon 6/14 630- 830pm, WASHINGTON, DC: Party with the Adams Morgans dogs http://www.amdogs.org/pages/8/index.htm at Chief Ike's Mambo Room http://www.greatidea.com/chiefike/index.htm .

Th- Sun 6/17- 20, LEESBURG, VA: Enjoy four days of fun and numerous activities with your dog at Camp Jackpot http://www.campjackpot.com/info.html.

Fri 6/18 730- 930am, ANNAPOLIS, MD: Loew's Annapolis Hotel, 126 West St, hosts its annual Bark Breakfast sponsored by "Big Dogs". Vendors, Big Dogs fashion show (dog & human), silent auction, continental breakfast for humans, buffet for dogs, bark briefcase (full of goodies), $30 per "pet set" ie one human & one dog, proceeds to the AASPCA. More info 410-295-3201.

Sat 6/19 9am- 3pm, REISTERSTOWN, MD: Bark in the Park Canine Games hosted by the Humane Society of Balto Co. http://www.hsbcanimals.org/calendar.asp Games, contests, vendors, demos, raffles, music and terrible vegetarian food. The website also says "Your animal can be taped for a chance to appear on Pet Star!".

Sat 6/19 11am, WHITE STONE, VA: Disc Dog competition, freestyle and distance/accuracy at the White Stone Firehouse Field, Windmill Point Rd sponsored by Skyhoundz http://skyhoundz.com/localschedule.htm (scroll down to VA) and MAD Dogs http://groups.yahoo.com/group/mad_dogs/.

Sat 6/19 11am- 3pm, CENTREVILLE, VA: Caring Hands Animal Hospital's http://www.caringhandsvet.com/tails.htm open house. No details for this year yet but last year they had a dog wash and more.

Sat 6/19 7pm, WASHINGTON, DC: Bark Ball- Admit it...you always wanted to wear your off-white crepe de chine evening gown and dance with your hairy, black Newfoundland. Well, for a mere $200 you can and also enjoy a sit-down dinner in lavish surroundings at the Omni Shoreham Hotel. Did I mention you can bring your dog? The Washington Humane Society takes an upscale approach to fundraising with this fascinating canine/human social occasion http://barkball.com/.

Sun 6/20 1pm, PASADENA, MD: NEWF ROMP n' SWIM! Turn your webfooted slobberhound loose on the Dog Beach of Downs Park http://web.aacpl.net/rp/parks/dp/index.html to burn off some of that pent up energy and to play and socialize with other Newfs. The dog beach is located in the northeast (upper right on map) corner of the park.

Fri- Mon 6/25-28, BEL ALTON, MD: The Blue Crab Cluster is four days worth of all breed and obedience dog shows at the Charles Co. Fairgrounds hosted by the Southern Md Kennel Club http://www.infodog.com/clubs/2004172901.HTM and Rock Creek Kennel Club http://www.infodog.com/clubs/2004060101.HTM .

Fri 6/25 NATIONWIDE: Take Your Dog To Work Day-thousands of participating companies...is yours one of them? Bound to improve customer relations, increase sales and raise morale, more at http://www.petsit.com/tydtwd/default.asp .

Fri 6/25 7- 9pm, ROCKVILLE, MD: Bow Wow Luau (food, prizes, fun) at Ana'a Ark Doggie Daycare http://www.anasark.com/.

Sat 6/26 8am, MECHANICSVILLE, MD: St Mary's Animal Welfare League benefits from the 3rd Annual Animal Day 5K and Fun Walk at Summerseat Sanctuary http://smawl.org/ .

Sat 6/26 530pm, ANNAPOLIS, MD: Watch in amazement as acrobatic dogs snatch flying discs out of the air at Truxton Park, Collison Field, Primrose Rd, http://skyhoundz.com/localschedule.htm (scroll down to MD) and MAD Dogs http://groups.yahoo.com/group/mad_dogs/ . Who knows, you could be inspired to try it yourself with your own pooch.

Sat 6/26 7pm, SPRINGFIELD, VA: Hound Hike around Lake Accotink, Wakefield Park with No Va Hiking Club http://members.aol.com/nvhc/ (scroll down to date).


RECURRING EVENTS:
Every Tu and Th 5-8 pm ALEXANDRIA, VA: Doggie Happy Hour http://doggiehappyhour.com . Held on a spacious enclosed outdoor terrace every Tues and Thurs from 5-8pm (often runs later) from April through Oct, this is a remakable combination of Happy Hour and happy dogs. Free and cheap snacks (ie, all-you-can-eat wings $1.95, shrimp $4.95) and a farm wagon piled high with dog yummies combine with booze to make this a memorable social outing for people and canines alike. Dress ranges from cut-offs and a Tshirt to business attire and street parking can be easily found.

Every Wed 6-8pm ALEXANDRIA, VA: Yappy Hour (April- Sept) at St Elmo's Coffee Pub, treats provided by Hydrant Dog Barkery & Boutique http://www.hydrantdog.com/yappyhour/ .

Every Thurs 6-8pm WASHINGTON, DC: Doggie Style Happy Hour http://www.doggiestylebakery.com/funevents/events.htm on the covered patio of Adams Mill Bar & Grill, 18th & Columbia Rd.
Every Fri 7pm - ? ANNAPOLIS, MD: Newf Stroll at the City Dock, weather permitting.

Every Sat 9am-11am, ARLINGTON, VA: Puppy Party see http://www.arlingtondogs.org/puppies.html for details.

Every Sat GLEN BURNIE, MD: The Ordinance Rd Petsmart 410-582-9444 has indoor Play Sessions, 130-230 for small dogs & puppies, 330- 330 for everydog else. Call ahead first because times can change. Some of the other Petsmarts have these too.

Links to specialized activities not covered above:


Weight Pulls: http://iwpa.net/index.html, http://ukcdogs.com/dogevents/
Flyball: http://www.geocities.com/flyball4dn/4dnevents.html
Agility:http://www.cleanrun.com/agilityinfo/events/eventsearch.cfm http://ukcdogs.com/dogevents/,
or http://www.infodog.com/showinfo/state.htm and put in your search criteria/locale.
Feel free to copy, forward or post this and if you hear of anything going on, let me know.

Monthly Dog Events are also posted at http://voy.com/52810/ , a free and easy to use bulletin board site. That way you can just bookmark it instead of saving/printing this. However, you can't click on the links; you have to copy/paste them.

-Xavier & Gomez

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