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Date Posted: 20:48:21 09/04/05 Sun
Author: X & G
Author Host/IP: cmu-24-35-40-113.mivlmd.cablespeed.com / 24.35.40.113
Subject: Sept '05 Dog Events

September approaches and with it, hopefully, some nice cool dry weather. Those of you with Newfs, plan on attending FALL FUN DAY Sat 9/24 at Downs Park in Pasadena, MD. If anyone would like to volunteer to bring something (like a pack of hotdogs & rolls,12 pack of soda or especially a big cooler of ice) or do something (how can you resist the chance to clean- up?), please let me know. More info below.

If you'd like to help the animal victims of Hurricane Katrina, financial donations are being accepted to fund the animals' care through the Dr. Walter J. Ernst, Jr. Veterinary Memorial Foundation at the Louisiana Veterinary Medical Association at 1-800-524-2996.
Make checks payable to the LVMA Dr. Walter J. Ernst Veterinary Memorial Foundation (write Disaster Relief Fund on the memo line) and send to the LVMA, 8550 United Plaza Blvd., Suite 1001, Baton Rouge, LA 70809. They will be able to use these funds quickly. Alternatively you can donate online at http://www.la-spca.org/forms/donations.htm or http://www.noahswish.org/ .

Tu 9/6 4-7pm, ALEXANDRIA, VA: Second Annual Doggie Day Swim 4-7 p.m. at the Old Town Pool, 1609 Cameron St. $3 for resident dogs and $5 for nonresident dogs. Dog handlers must be at least 16 years old and all dogs should wear current vaccination tags or owners must provide proof of current vaccinations. Call 703-519-2160 http://ci.alexandria.va.us/recreation/calendar/month.php?LocationID=29 .

Wed 9/7 5- 8pm, OWINGS MILLS, MD: Dog Paddle in the pool to help out the Humane Society of Baltimore County http://www.hsbcanimals.org/NewsLetter%20and%20DogPaddle/DogPaddle.htm .

Fri -Sun 9/9- 9/11, BOWMANSVILLE, PA: NewPenDel Newf Club's Camping Weekend http://www.newpendelnewfclub.com/05CampingWeekend.htm in the Lancaster area.

Sat 9/10 10am, SHARPSBURG, MD: All dogs can frolic with the Bassets at Brood's Fall Fun Show http://www.brooddata.org/events.htm at the Washington Co Agricultural Center. Tons of fun and CGC testing.

Sat 9/10 12N -4pm, ROCKVILLE, MD: Doggie Dip for $5 at the Rockville Swim Center, 355 Martins Lane, dogs must wear license tags http://www.mchumane.org/calendarofevents.htm

Sat 9/10 HERNDON, VA: Herndon Dogs http://www.herndondogs.org/ is having their 2nd Annual Membership Appreciation Potluck Pooch Pool Party at the Courts of Chandon. Dogs get to swim in the pool while people get to eat but you have to be a Herndon Dogs member to attend.

Sun 9/11 11am- 4pm ANNAPOLIS, MD: The Anne Arundel Co. SPCA is having their 3rd annual dog wash which includes a brush, wash, rinse and towel dry. Last year the cost was $10 for dogs under 20lbs, $15 for 21- 60lbs and $20 for those 61 lbs and more; this year they're not telling. You're asked to bring your own towels http://www.aacspca.org/calendar/ .

Sun 9/11 1130am, ANNAPOLIS, MD: Watch the BIG dogs get off the porch at the Potomac Valley Irish Wolfhound Club's Fun Match http://www.pviwc.org/FunMatch.html at Bay Ridge Marina.

Sun 9/11 12N- 6pm, WASHINGTON, DC: The Adams Morgan Day Festival will include a Doggie Rest Area & Mutt Licks eating contest courtesy of Doggie Style Bakery http://www.doggiestylebakery.com/funevents/events.htm .

Fri 9/15 630- 9pm, WASHINGTON, DC: The Washington Animal Rescue League invites you & your dog to fork out $85 and join them at the swanky Hotel Monaco for puptails, yappetizers and a silent auction http://www.warl.org/events/index.php .

Fri 9/15- Sun 9/18, HERSHEY, PA: Disco Doggie Dance Meet hosted by the World Canine Freestyle Organization http://worldcaninefreestyle.org/Events2005.htm scroll down to Sept.

Sat 9/17 9am - ALEXANDRIA, VA: Doggie massage group classes at Tails of Old Town http://tailsofoldetowne.com/ intermediate 9- 11am, beginner 1- 3pm.

Sat 9/17 900am- 2pm, ASHBURN, VA: Doggie Swim in the Ashburn Sports Pavilion http://www.gooddogz.org/events.htm

Sat 9/17 10am- 3pm, CHARLES TOWN, WV: Furry Fun Fest at the Briggs Animal Adoption Center, free and fun! http://www.baacs.org/Section.asp?section_id=195

Sat 9/17 7- 11pm, GAITHERSBURG, MD: Waltz and strut with your furry friend at the Marriott Gaithersburg Washingtonian Center to benefit MCHS http://www.danceswithdogs.net/ . A lavish menu,open bar, live music, auctions, contests and more await you for the $100/ticket admission price. Cocktail/fantasy attire for humans and dogs can wear what they want.

Sat 9/17 7-11 pm, STERLING, VA: Bow Wow Boogie at Patton Hall at the Cascades Volunteer Fire Department, 46700 Middlefield Road. This is a western dance to which you can come and bring your dog. So dust off your cowboy hat and boots, grab your dog and come on out for an evening of fun. There will be a buffet dinner, cash bar, silent auction, raffles and of course dancing http://www.shepherdrescue.org/pages/events.html .

Sun 9/18 10am- 5pm, ALEXANDRIA, VA: You & your dog can gather with the clans at Fort Ward Park for the Scottish Heritage Fair http://accessenter.com/scotfair/ .

Sun 9/18 10am MILLERSVILLE, MD: Paws in the Park at the Black Oak Pavilion of Kinder Farm Park. A walk with pooches followed by a fun fest to benefit childhood cancer research http://elizabethcarrmemorialfund.com/pawsinthepark.html .

Sun 9/18 12N- 5pm, SPRINGFIELD, VA: Lake Accotink Park host a Responsible Pet Ownership Day http://www.co.fairfax.va.us/parks/accotink/bark.htm with fun things to do including a cruise on the mighty pontoon boat.

Sun 9/18 12N- 6pm, STERLING, VA: 3rd Annual Barktoberfest at Melodee Music to benefit Friends of Homeless Animals http://www.foha.org/news_and_events.htm .

***SPECIAL EVENT!!!***
Sat 9/24 10am- 3pm, PASADENA, MD: The Newfoundland Dog Social Event of the year!!! Colonial Newfoundland Club's FALL FUN DAY http://www.cncnewfs.com/Calendar.shtml takes place at the Fernwood Pavilion of Downs Park (8311 John Downs Loop, Pasadena, MD 21122, park in the last lot on the right), overlooking the Chesapeake Bay. Prizes, silly games, food, a romp n' swim and lots of drooly, shedding Newfs. Heaven!

Sat 9/24 12n -5pm, ALEXANDRIA, VA: Italian Festival http://ci.alexandria.va.us/recreation/calendar/month.php?LocationID=29 at Market Square welcomes well-behaved, leashed pets and features music, dancing, vendors food and plenty of activity.

Sun 9/25 12N- 4pm, WHEATON, MD: Pet Health Festival, rabies clinic, CGC testing, giveaways, info, fun & games http://www.mchumane.org/health_fair_poster.gif

Sun 9/25 1- 3pm, ANNAPOLIS, MD: AACo SPCA is having their 85th birthday celebration, including cake, ice cream and dog games http://www.aacspca.org/calendar/ .

Fri-Sun, 9/30- 10/2, LEESBURG, VA: Three days of AKC All Breed, Obedience and Rally dog shows at the Morven Park Equestrian Center by the Warrenton Kennel Club http://www.warrentonkc.org/ and Old Dominion KC http://members.aol.com/olddominionkc/odkc.html .

Fri- Sun 9/30- 10/2, DEWEY BEACH, DE: Party with the high-flying MADDOGS at a long relaxed beach weekend http://discdog.us/ .

Some Sept Sat 11am- 3pm, LEESBURG, VA: Enjoy a Day in the Park at Ida Lee Park including a Paw Crawl and Canine Expo http://www.idalee.org .

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 $3.95, buy one burger get one free) 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 630pm- ? WASHINGTON, DC: Doggie Style Happy Hour http://www.doggiestylebakery.com/funevents/happyhours.htm on the covered patio of Adams Mill Bar & Grill, 18th & Columbia Rd.

Second Thursday of each month 6- 9pm, ALEXANDRIA, VA: http://barkleysquarebakery.radius3.com/index.php?pr=Event_Calendar#

Every Friday ~7pm-Newf Stroll at the city dock in Annapolis, Md weather permitting.

Every Sat 9am-11am, ARLINGTON, VA: Puppy Party see http://www.arlingtondogs.org/puppies.html for details.
Every Sat 9am- 11am, ARLINGTON, VA: Free Open House indoor playgroups at Fur-Get-Me-Not Pet Care 4140 S. Four Mile Run Dr. http://www.furgetmenot.biz/home.html .

Every Sat GLEN BURNIE, MD: The Ordnance Rd Petsmart 410-582-9444 has indoor Play Sessions, 130-230 for small dogs & puppies, 330- 430 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
Hiking: http://www.chaoshikers.org/EventSchedule.htm
http://www.k9trailblazers.org/shedule.htm
http://members.aol.com/nvhc/
Agility:http://www.cleanrun.com/agilityinfo/events/eventsearch.cfm
http://ukcdogs.com/dogevents/,
http://www.infodog.com/showinfo/state.htm and put in your search criteria/locale.
Pet First Aid/CPR classes: http://www.redcrossdc.org/Online/class_registration.php?action=list&classname='First%20Aid%20for%20Cats%20and%20Dogs' & http://www.fairfaxcounty.gov/parks/accotink/bark.htm (scroll down).

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://dogevents.net/ and http://voy.com/52810/ so you can just bookmark either one (or both) instead of saving/printing this.

-Xavier & Gomez

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