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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***
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Renegade Craft Fair - Volunteers Needed!
Where:
Renegade Craft Fair, located in Chicago on Division St. between Damen and Paulina in Wicker Park.When:
Saturday, 9/11 - Sunday, 9/12, 11am-7pmContact:
Linda Hay
lhay@illinois-law.com
312-907-2994Come Show Off Your Hounds - Volunteers Needed for the 8th Annual Renegade Craft Fair - September 11 and 12
The Renegade Craft Fair is coming up next month on Saturday 9/11 and Sunday 9/12. Renegade is located in Chicago on Division St. between Damen and Paulina in Wicker Park.
The set up for this event will be a Meet 'n Greet style as we will not be setting up the standard GO Booth and selling merchandise, but we will have the basics - tent, literature, etc. We are also interested in anyone who can provide transport to and from the Chicago kennels to get some adoptable dogs to and from the event.
The show runs from 11am-7pm both days and the shift times both Saturday and Sunday are as follows:
11-1pm; 1-3pm; 3-5pm (we are also looking for some extra help with set up and tear down both days, please let us know if you can help with this also)
Please let us know if you are available and what shift time you would be interested in or if you are interested in transporting an adoptable hound. When responding please indicate what shift time (please provide 1st and 2nd choices), 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: lhay@illinois-law.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.
Please respond to Linda Hay at lhay@illinois-law.com, or call 312-907-2994, or contact Linda with any questions.
As always we very much appreciate your enthusiasm and dedication to this worthy cause. We hope to see you out there!
...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:
South Barrington Pet Fair
Saturday, September 18, 2010, 11 am - 3 pmCarol Stream- CS Barks Event
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, ILIrish Eyes is located in the Lincoln Park neighborhood of Chicago. It is one block north of Fullerton (2400N) and about a block west of Halsted (800W). The red line "L" is a few blocks away (Sheffield and Fullerton). There is a bus that runs down Halsted. Cabs are plentiful. There is paybox parking on the main streets and zoned (#143) parking on side streets.
When:
Thursday, September 30, 2010
6pm-?Contact:
You do not need to RSVP ... just show up and bring your significant others, colleagues and friends! If you have questions or wish to volunteer, please contact
Carrie
codycheq@aol.com
773-472-3834
Once again it is time for the annual happy hour at Irish Eyes, an Irish Pub located in the heart of Lincoln Park. Join us for a drink and cheer on the volunteer bartenders from Greyhounds Only as you help rescued, retired greyhounds. There is not a cover but gratuities from the evening help support the cause so we are hoping everyone will be generous. There will be complimentary vegetarian and vegan snacks. A percentage of each greyhound drink ordered will help the greyhounds. There will also be raffle tickets to purchase to win some "greyt" prizes and some merchandise for shopping opportunities. Unfortunately, due to space limitations, pets besides the mascot dogs collecting donations will not be allowed at the event but their spirits will be with us as we help their buddies.Volunteers are also needed to help make this event a success. Assistance needed: bartending (no experience necessary), selling raffle tickets, helping distribute raffle prizes, acting as emcee for evening, assisting with setup/cleanup, assisting with merchandise, taking photos during event, obtaining raffle prizes for event, placing fliers at businesses to help promote the event, etc. If you are available to help either in advance or the day of event, please contact Carrie at 773-472-3834 or codycheq@aol.com and indicate your area of interest and preferred times. Thank you so much!
Hope to see you on September 30th! It will be a "greyt" time!
Sycamore Pumpkin Parade
When:
Sunday, October 31stContact:
Mary Silcroft
msilcroft@sbcglobal.net
847-438-7240We would love to have you and your hounds participate in the Sycamore Pumpkin Parade. It is the highlight of the Sycamore Pumpkin Festival. Sycamore is just north of DeKalb, IL. This event is well worth the drive.
The parade route is about 2 miles long. Your greyhound will be seen by thousands of spectators. If you wish, feel free to dress up your dog. This is a great opportunity to build awareness of Greyhounds Only and show your dog. Please visit the website for event details and a local map at www.sycamorepumpkinfestival.com.
The parade starts at 1 PM. We will meet at our parade spot at 12:30. The parade position will be determined later and we will let you know. If you are interested in tailgating, we will be at the Ideal building at the SE corner of Borden and Park at 11AM. Please bring a dish to pass. This is also a good place to park.
If you have any questions please feel free to email or call. We look forward to seeing you there.
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 November 7, 2010 we are holding our annual Greyhounds Only Reunion. Traditionally, this has been our largest fundraising event of the year thanks to corporations and individuals who have made contributions to our raffle and live auction. This year's reunion will be held at the Warren Park Field House, located at 6601 N. Western Ave, Chicago. This year's reunion will start at 9:30am and go to 3:30pm. There will be an $8.00 entrance fee for anyone over the age of 15. Children under the age of 15 and hounds are free!
We will be looking for volunteers to fill a variety of positions, including selling raffle tickets, registering attendees, working the GO booth, doggy daycare, etc. If you are interested in volunteering please email Melody Weiss at greyhoundsonlyvolunteer@hotmail.com.
Grey Oaks Photography will be coming back again this year. If you have had pictures taken with David and his team in the past you know he does a greyt job! I will be taking reservations for Grey Oaks. Reservations will be in 10 minute increments, starting at 9:30am. If you would like to have your pups photographed please email me at goreunion2010@gmail.com to reserve your slot. As in previous years the day fills up fast.
Rachel Dolan, Animal Communicator, will be doing consultations at the GO Reunion. She will see one animal per session. Each session is 15 minutes and the cost is $25.00. Ms. Dolan is new to the reunion this year. She comes highly recommended by many GO members. Ms. Dolan was integral in leading the group of volunteers to find Tammy. One member says "My favorite story about Rachel is when I was part of a rescue team to find Tammy, a lost GO hound. Remotely, and with no knowledge of the area, Rachel told me to tell the volunteers to look for a wind mill. The next day Tammy was spotted on a patio three miles away from where she escaped. The next door neighbors had a wind mill! Tammy is home, safe and sound because of Rachel's vision and sensitivity to Tammy's spirit."
Reservation details for Ms. Dolan will be coming soon.
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.