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Date Posted: 14:51:49 09/26/03 Fri
Author: G & X
Author Host/IP: cmu-24-35-42-239.mivlmd.cablespeed.com / 24.35.42.239
Subject: Annapolis/Balto/DC Area Dog Events Oct '03

October is the month of the most glorious dog holiday of the year, Howl-o-ween. Start thinking about a costume if you haven't done so already. Along with the events listed here, keep in mind that many local pet stores also have costume contests, frequently with very little competition. Gomez once won a $25 gift card merely by wearing a saddle and bandanna.

Fri & Sat 9/26 & 27, RECTORTOWN, VA: Warrenton Kennel Club All Breed & Obedience Dog Show http://www.infodog.com/clubs/2003000401.HTM

Sat 9/27 11am ROCKVILLE, MD: National Capital Air Canines http://discdog.com/ State Challenge at Lake Needwood. Watch talented dogs fly through the air to catch frisbees or you and your dog can try it yourselves, registration starts at 10am. Directions http://discdog.com/events/sfling/index.html .
Sat 9/27 11am- 4pm, LEESBURG, VA: Paw Crawl & Canine Expo in conjunction with Ida Lee Park's Day in the Park http://www.idalee.org/events/dayinthepark.htm . A chili cook off, big truck display, arts & crafts and more.

Sat & Sun 9/27-28, HANOVER, PA: Colonial Newfoundland Club's Water Rescue Tests at Lake Codorus http://www.cncnewfs.com/Microsoft%20Word%20-%202003PremiumList.pdf

Sun 9/28 LEESBURG, VA: Old Dominion KC All Breed & Obedience Dog Show http://www.infodog.com/clubs/2003003203.HTM

Sun 9/28 1030 am -3pm, COCKEYSVILLE, MD: Oregon Ridge Park is the location for Dog's Day in the Park http://animalrescueinc.org/. Not much info on the website, but it's been a fairly big deal in the past.
Sat 10/4 10am- 3pm, WATERFORD, VA: The Loudoun Co. Animal Shelter http://inetdocs.loudoun.gov/animals/docs/news_/homecomingfesti/office2k/office2k.htm is having its 1st Annual Homecoming Festival with activities for dogs and people.

Sat 10/4 12n- 6pm WASHINGTON, DC: Barracks Row Street Festival http://www.warl.org/events/?PHPSESSID=322ca03aefd8f6b6ee399e318ffa0c53 Bring your four-legged companion and enjoy the festivities of this outdoor festival in the heart of historic Barracks Row main street. Doolittle�s will be giving out free samples of great pet foods, treats and free Halloween bandanas for dogs. This event will offer something for everyone in the community � with performances, food, art, and entertainment!

Sat 10/4 2pm BURKE, VA: Hound Hike with No. Va. Hiking Club http://members.aol.com/nvhc/ around Burke Lake Park.

Sat 10/4 ALEXANDRIA, VA: The Canine Freestyle (dancing) Federation's website says they're having a show at the Lee District Recreation Center. Irritatingly, that's about all it says. I guess you have to email dmdoxies@rap.midco.net if you want to find out more.

Sun 10/5 12 noon, FAIRFAX, VA: Paws for a Cause 3K walk through the shady streets of Fairfax to benefit Fairfax Pets On Wheels http://www.fairfaxcounty.gov/service/aaa/pow.htm . Meet at Webers Pet Supermarket.

Sun 10/5 1- 3pm ALEXANDRIA, VA: Capital Animal Care is having a dog wash http://www.petfinder.org/shelters/VA146.html . On the same page, they say they're having a Howl-o-ween Masquerade Ball only they don't know when or where as of 9/26/03.

Sun 10/5 NATIONWIDE: The first Sunday in October is when many churches celebrate the Feast of St Francis, patron saint of animals, and some of them hold a Blessing of the Animals on this day. Check out your local churches (usually Catholic & Episcopal) if you're interested.

Fri 10/10- Sat 10/11 8am- 6pm, WEST FRIENDSHIP, MD: Two days of AKC all breed conformation and obedience dog shows by the Catonsville Kennel Club at the Howard Co. Fairgrounds http://www.infodog.com/panels/md.htm

***SPECIAL EVENT! *** Sat 10/11 10am- 3pm PASADENA, MD: The Newfoundland Social Event of the year!!! Colonial Newfoundland Club's FALL FUN DAY takes place at the Fernwood Pavilion of Downs Park (8311 John Downs Loop, Pasadena, MD 21122) , overlooking the Chesapeake Bay. All Newfs, Newf housemates, Newf friends and Newf wannabes are invited. Pack a lunch ( grills available), bring water & poop bags for the dogs, park in the last lot on the right. Silly games & contests (among them longest drool string, who-will-eat-anything, bag over the head recall, Newf agility course, biggest neck, fastest sit etc), trail walk (carts welcome), indoor plumbing, a nearby Dog Beach and lots of hair and drool. Details, including a park map and directions, are available at http://www.cncnewfs.com/Calendar.htm#OCTOBER or email me (event chair) for even more info.

Sat 10/11 VIENNA, VA: The Mid- Atlantic Leonberger Club http://www.malcleodogs.com/HTMLfiles/Upcomingevents.htm is having their Fall Specialty at Nottoway Park.

Sat 10/11 9am, CHESAPEAKE CITY, MD: 1st Annual Run/Walk to benefit the Cecil Co. SPCA http://cecilcountyspca.org/5krun.html .

Sat 10/11 11am-2pm COLUMBIA, MD: Walk For Paws to benefit Animal Advocates of Howard Co http://www.animal-advocates.org/whatsnew.html at Lake Elkhorn. Flyball demo, displays, food,$20 micro chipping, canine massage and caricatures, pet communicator, breed rescue etc and former Oriole Boog Powell.

Sat 10/11 & Sun 10/12 10am MECHANICSVILLE, VA: Weight pull http://www.iwpa.net/calendar.htm under the auspices of the Richmond Dog Owners Group. Proceeds to benefit an un-named charity.

Sun 10/12 STRASBURG, VA: The Potomac Valley Bernese Mountain Dog Club http://www.pvbmdc.org/new_page_12.htm offers a draft workshop in the morning and match in the afternoon for the extremely reasonable price of $20. Open to all working breeds. Equipment and experienced advice will be available. Prereg by 10/6.

Sat 10/18 5- 7pm FREDERICK, MD: Howl 'n' Wine Festival at Carroll Creek Promenade features samples from local caterers & vineyards plus a costume contest for you and your dog, all to benefit the Frederick Co. Humane Society http://www.fchs.org/howl.htm .

Sat 10/18 7pm- 11pm, GAITHERSBURG, MD: Dances With Dogs put on by the Montgomery Co Humane Society http://www.danceswithdogs.net/ at the Gaithersburg Washingtonian Marriott. Dancing, dining (a tasty-sounding menu), auctions, animal caricaturist, doggie fashion show, and more-all for only $100. Dress is cocktail attire (whatever that means) for people; dogs can wear whatever they like.
Sun 10/19 11am- 2pm, REISTERSTOWN, MD: Paws on Parade to benefit the Humane Society of Balto Co. http://www.hsbcanimals.org/10-19-03_pawsparade.asp .Located on 365 acres of beautiful rolling hillsides and fields, an agility course is available to try out, vendor alley, displays, and (shudder) vegetarian food. They want you to register and fork out at least $25 but you don't have to.

Sun 10/19 12n- 3pm WASHINGTON, DC: The Washington Animal Rescue League http://www.warl.org/events/?PHPSESSID=322ca03aefd8f6b6ee399e318ffa0c53 is having their annual PawFest. Open house and tours of the shelter and medical center, along with children�s activities, dog training demonstrations, and great food.

Tu 10/21 6pm- 8pm, NATIONWIDE: Petsmart is having a Howl-o-ween Yappy Hour featuring three separate costume contests at 630, 7 & 730 pm and a free picture and frame with purchase of $20. Call to make sure your local Petsmart is participating before you show up since sometimes a rogue location will decide to be a party pooper. The ones in Annapolis and Pasadena (Mountain Rd) are having it for sure, but I'm darned if I'm calling all of them. Why they don't do a better job publicizing these events I don't know.

Fri 10/24 & Sat 10/25, LEESBURG, VA: The Middleburg Kennel Club http://www.middleburgkc.com/mkcshows.html hosts its annual fall dog show at Oatlands Plantation. Sat boasts a Colonial Newfoundland Club supported entry and there's no obedience on Fri. There may be very little obedience on Sat, too, if enough Newfs like Gomez are entered.

Sat 10/25 930am POTOMAC, MD: Montgomery Co SPCA http://www.mcspca.org/dogwalk/default.asp is holding their Dog Walk and Pet Fair (contests, food, auctions etc) in conjunction with Potomac Day. You can tell this is taking place in a high-rent district since they want you to fork out a hefty $30.

Sat 10/25 10am- 4pm, ANNAPOLIS, MD: Quiet Waters Park Howl-O-Ween Barkin' Bash http://quietwatersdogpark.org/events/bash.html has contests galore, music, food, displays, demos and more. Plus it takes place by the Dog Park and near the Dog Beach. We're going to this one.

Sat 10/25 1-4pm, LAUREL, MD: Roxie's Fund http://wwwroxiesfund.org/events.htm hosts a Halloween party at JDS Family Doggie Day Care, 13701 Virginia Manor Rd,
Laurel, MD 20902, featuring doggie trick or treat, photos, games, best
costume contest. Be advised that you may have to park a quarter mile or so away and negotiate a narrow two lane road afflicted with speeding cars to get to the site.

Sat 10/25 130- 330 pm, BALTIMORE, MD: 4th Annual Howl-A-Ween Dog Festival in Canton at The Can Company on Boston St. Dine al fresco with your dog, vendors, info, displays, entertainment. This is the cleverest and most competitive fancy dress dog costume contest I've ever seen. Among other astonishing sights was a pack of mutts dressed like a crab feast, complete with a can of Old Bay and a paper towel roll. Not much on the website http://www.cantoncommunity.org/welcome/calendar/calendar.html (scroll down to date) and I'm wondering if the given times are correct since it lasted much longer and started earlier last year.

Sat 10/25 3pm, LAKE ACCOTINK, VA: Boneyard hunt for dogs at Lake Accotink http://www.co.fairfax.va.us/parks/accotink/events.htm scroll down to date. Short walk, hidden treats, costume contest, doggy talent show, more.

Sat 10/25 & Sun 10/26 GLASGOW, DE: Weight pull http://www.iwpa.net/calendar.htm to benefit Toys For Tots.

Th 10/30 5- 8pm, ALEXANDRIA, VA: Doggie Happy Hour http://www.doggiehappyhour.com/Event%20Schedule.htm closes out the season with a costume contest and parade.

Sat 11/1 10am- 4pm ANNAPOLIS, MD: Colonial Dog Show at the Hammond Harwood House http://www.hammondharwoodhouse.org/Special_Events.htm featuring a Parade of Dog Breeds from the Colonial Era, dog treats, crafts, and other items. I've been assured by a committee member that you can bring your dog to this.

Sun 11/2 12n- 3pm, ELLICOTT CITY/COLUMBIA MD: Stroll n' Roll- walk (and more) around Centennial Park to benefit Fidos For Freedom http://www.fidosforfreedom.org/ which provides therapy assistance dogs to those who need them. They're asking for a reasonable $10 registration fee which includes a sports water bottle.

Sun 11/2 1- 5pm, CROWNSVILLE, MD: The Canine Fitness Center is having a 4 hour first aid/CPR class, $49 in advance. The instructor is Gus Becce, a nurse and former Montgomery Co. EMT who's been teaching both human & pet classes for 12 years. In 1998 he was cited for the resuscitation of a dog saved from a house fire in Silver Spring. More info will be on website http://caninefitnesscenter.com/ or call 410-923-7946.

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 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.

First Wed of each month 530- 7pm ARLINGTON, VA: Caffeine & Canines at Rappahannock Coffee, 2406 Columbia Pike, benefits Capital Animal Care http://www.petfinder.org/shelters/VA146.html .

Interested in Agility? Go to http://www.cleanrun.com/agilityinfo/events/eventsearch.cfm 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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