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Calendar of Events

Throughout the school year, public awareness events are held at the School System and Area Merchants and Pet Stores.
WE NEED YOUR ASSISTANCE TO HELP US EDUCATE THE PUBLIC ABOUT OUR RESCUE AND ADOPTION PROGRAMS.

Send your Special Events, Announcement, Invitations to Linda Landry 336-601-6204 :llandry@triad.rr.com so GFNC can help advertise your events, not only on our website but newsletter, kennel and adoption packet flyer inserts and even assist in securing volunteers.

 Asheville, NC - Sherry Painter 828-692-4986 sherryc@morrisbb.net
, Burlington, NC Elaine Bunting 336.584.0871 or ebunting@triad.rr.com  or Debbie Hatley
pickiepiddler@aol.com , In Charlotte, NC -  Rick Montgomery crick4re@bellsouth.net, Emerald Isle, NC - Brenda Truell 252-354-7050, Fayetteville, NC - Wilmington, NC  - Barbara L. Brooks 910-395-5182 or (910)540-9644 coastalgrey@yahoo.com
Greensboro/Winston Salem Area Pet Therapy Program: Contact Pat Bleich GreytTherapy@aol.com

On the Satellite News Section of our Website, there is a complete list of Satellite locations in the GFNC Contacts section, which you can contact directly for dates & locations of events.

 

Monthly scheduled Meet n Greets

 

All Playgroups listed in the Contacts and Resources section

July 2010

Burlington Royals Game scheduled Saturday, July 31st 6pm located at 1450 Graham Street, Burlington.  Lab Corp Nite Community Spotlight
Fireworks at the end of the game!!!!
 Contact: Debbie Hatley @ pickiepidler@aol.com

July 25, 2010  GFNC Board Meeting 1pm @ EarthFare, 2965 Battleground Avenue Greensboro NC  Closed Meeting contact: Dan Griffin @  dgriffin5@nc.rr.com

August 2010

August 20, 2010 2nd Annual Bark in the Park, Burlington, NC @ Burlington Royals Game 1450 Graham Street Set-up @ 5pm  Contact: Debbie Hatley @ pickiepidler@aol.com

September 2010

Burlington Carousel Festival @ Burlington City Park, Burlington, NC  2-day event  Saturday, September 18 10am-until  and Sunday, September 19 1-until.     The event includes: A baseball field full of arts and crafts vendors, another area with non-profit information booths, live music on several stages, a small train that circles the entire park for parents & children and the Famous Carousel that is the theme of the festival and food galore. You won't leave hungry.  Please help us promote greyhound adoptions by coming and helping Debbie staff the booth with your greyhound.  Your welcome to walk throughout the area with your greyhound and talk with people about GFNC.  Contact: Debbie Hatley @ pickiepidler@aol.com

OCTOBER 2010

October 2010 Membership Drive Month

Saturday, October 16, 2010 @ Macy's Wendover Avenue Greensboro NC Participating in Macy's Shop for a Cause fundraiser.  One-day only shopping event created to support local non-profit organizations.  Each group that participates sells Shopping Passes @ $5 each and GFNC keeps 100% of every pass sold. Customers can then enjoy a day of spectacular discounts (up to 25% , 20% & 10% off  regular, sale and clearance purchases) all day and a chance to win a $500 shopping spree.  Join us by contacting L Landry @ llandry@triad.rr.com  Your greyhound is invited to attend.

Autumn Unleashed Open House Saturday October 23, 2010 10 a.m. - 4 p.m. Details TBA

NOVEMBER 2010

 
 
 

DECEMBER 2010

Annual End of the year fundraiser "Holiday Hope for Hounds December 1 -31, 2009
Graham Christmas Parade SaturdayDate TBA  Line up 9-9:30am  Parade 10am for information contact Debbie Hatley 336.227.4329 pickiepiddler@aol.com
December Date T BAHoliday Drop-In 11 a.m.-2 p.m
Take time to browse the Hound Boutique for last minute shopping and visit with the kennel hounds. The shelves have been stocked with new winter items for hounds & owners.  Santa & Photographer will be available!!!!! $10 donation and pictures available by link on Photobucket. 
 

Happy New Year 2011

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Last modified: July 28, 2010