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Weekly Events
Lexington Kennel Club Conformation Classes
Indoor, new 4-H Pavilion, Masterson Station Park. Now in session
every Wednesday night, starting at 7:00 pm, $5 per dog. Contact
Carolyn Lavengood,
Kandismom@aol.com, 859.272.7500
Monthly Events
Paws to Read
Saturday, March 14 and Saturday, April 11
Central Library, Northside Library, Beaumont Library. 12:00pm to
2:00pm Dogs are great listeners. Have fun and improve your reading
skills by reading to a real-live licensed therapy dog. Ages 8-14,
reservations required.
March
Wine Tasting for the Animals at Beaumont Liquor Barn
Tuesday, March 6
Beaumont Liquor Barn, 5-7 pm. Sample Tyrus Evans wines along with
cheeses, other snacks. Only 4 bucks! All proceeds benefit Lexington
Humane Society.
Red Carpet
Pawmiere Party
Tuesday, March 10
PetSuites, 2057 Bryant Rd, Lexington, 6:30 pm. Bluegrass Dog
Magazine, PetSuites, The Portrait Shoppe, and Bluegrass Barkery are
hosting this bash to announce the winners of the Pet Pawtrait
Modeling Contest. Prizes awarded to winners, and all dog attendees
receive doggy bag of goodies.
Hors d'oeuvres for both humans and
4-legged guests. Participants will strut their stuff on the dogwalk.
Your dog needn’t have been a contestant to come and mingle! So dress
up and join the pack as we toast the winners and entrants of this
doggone fun contest. More info 859.543.0400.
Children’s Book Reading
Saturday, March 28
Joseph-Beth Booksellers, 11 am. Josephine Abercrombie, author of
A Friend Indeed, reads from and signs her book. Portion of book
proceeds benefit Woodford Humane Society.
Spring Break
Animal Adventure Camp
March 30 to April 3
Monday-Friday, 9 am- 4 pm. Kentucky Humane Society main campus, 241
Steedly Drive, Louisville, KY. Ages 6-12, cost: $175. Extended care
and "Pizza Friday" options also available. All fees benefit KHS
mission. Space limited, so reserve your child's spot today! More
info, or to register, call 502.515.3149, or email education@kyhumane.org.
April
3rd Annual Easter Egg Hunt for Dogs at Bluegrass Barkery
Saturday, April 11
Bring your furry friends to Bluegrass Barkery in Chevy Chase for
this fun, annual, free event! Easter dress optional. Prizes inside
special eggs & door prizes. Register for prizes 2-3:00 pm. Blessing
of the Animals at 3:00 pm. followed by Easter egg hunt, awarding of
prizes. 113 Clay Avenue. 859.233.DOGS.
www.bluegrassbarkery.com.
Bunny Hop with Hot102
Saturday, April 11
12-2 pm, Lexington Humane Society. Kids, come meet & greet the
Easter Bunny and the animals at LHS. Join in a wild egg hunt! Food &
drinks provided.
Easter Egg Hunt & Book Signing at Blue Licks Battlefield State
Resort Park
Saturday April 11
Blue Licks, located 45 miles northeast of Lexington near Carlisle,
KY. Approx.one hour drive from Lexington along scenic Paris Pike,
past horse farms and beautiful country landscape. Fun-filled day
including egg hunt, crafts, other activities for kids. Author Leigh
Anne Florence and her two adorable Kentucky Wiener Dogs, Woody &
Chloe, sign copies of her books at the park's gift shop, 11 am- 3
pm.. Woody Books are educational, fun, and full of Kentucky Pride.
800,443.7008 for more info.
Dog Day at the Park
Tuesday, April 14,
Louisville Slugger Field. Gates open 6 pm, game begins 7 pm,
Tickets: $3/dog and $6/person.
Four-legged and two-legged fans invited to come watch the Louisville
Bats play from a special VIP Section at Louisville Slugger Field!
Louisville Bats will host this event to help raise money for needy
animals at Kentucky Humane Society. The best part? You can bring
your canine friend for a fun-filled evening at the ballpark! Space
is limited, so order your tickets today. Free goodie bags given to
first 500 participants. Call Louisville Bats at (502) 212-BATS to
order tickets by phone. Visit www.kyhumane.org to learn more.
Training Solutions Seminar
April 17-19
The Drawbridge Inn, Fort Mitchell, KY. Thunder Vallies Animal House
is hosting this important weekend seminar. Jerry Hope and Nicole
Wilde will present workshops. Topics include Developing Superstar
Dogs and Helping Fearful Dogs. Register before March 18
to receive discount rate, just $200 for the entire weekend, which
includes valuable networking reception on Friday, April 17. Reduced
room rates available with early registration. More info:
www.thundervalliesanimalhouse.com; call
Denise or Tony, 502.867.2030.
Springtime in a Bottle
Saturday, April 25
Equus Run Vineyards, 1280 Moores Mill Rd, Midway. Proceeds from this
annual event benefit Woodford Humane Society.
11am-3pm. Visit
equusrunvineyards.com for ticket price and information.
May
Second Annual
Doggie Derby Party
Saturday, May 2
Dogs, listen up! Before your humans head off to their Derby parties,
put on your special Derby hat and bring them to one of the Barkery
locations, so you can celebrate, too! Prizes for best-decorated
hats. 11:00 am both Barkery locations; free event. Chevy Chase: 113
Clay Avenue, 859.233.3647. Southside: 152 W. Tiverton Way.
859.523.3733,
www.bluegrassbarkery.com.
Canine
Cocktail Hour
Tuesday, May 5
Azur Restaurant & Patio, Beaumont Center, Lexington, 5-7:30 pm.
Friendly pooches on a leash welcome! $20 per person includes
appetizers and a drink special. Benefits Woodford Humane Society.
Water provided for the doggy set. 859.296.1007, azurrestaurant.com
2009
Arthritis Walk
Saturday May 9
Keeneland. Registration begins 9 am, walk begins 10 am. Well-behaved
dogs on leashes welcomed! 3-mile or 1-mile walk. Enjoy fun,
festivities and free health information. Register online today. Once
you register, set up your own personal Web page and begin
fundraising. Raise $100 or more and earn an official Arthritis Walk®
T-shirt. 09lexingtonwalk.kintera.org.
LIFE
House for Animals Benefit at Spindletop Hall
Friday, May 15
Spindletop Hall, 3414 Ironworks Pike, Lexington. 6:30–9:30 pm.
Silent auction, dinner, performance by comedian Carl Hurley.
Benefits animals at Frankfort’s LIFE House. Single, $65, Couple,
$120. More info: Joe Johnson at 502.695.9166 or joecheryljohnson@aol.com.
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