CUTEST DOG CONTEST AT THE 27th ANNUAL CHINATOWN SUMMER FAIR

Sunday, July 16th – noon Is your pup the cutest dog in Chicago? Find out at the Chinatown Summer Fair’s Cutest Dog Contest! Dogs will be separated by size for judging after walking in a doggy parade; 1st, 2nd, and 3rd Place prizes will be awarded for each size group. Costumes are optional, but come prepared to show off your dog!  The doggy parade starts at CCBA/Confusius Ctr. (250 W. 22nd Place). Pet-friendly event!  No aggressive dogs or dogs in heat.  Vaccinations must be current.  All dogs must remain on leash. 

MICHAEL FEINSTEIN AND LINDA EDER AT RAVINIA

Wednesday, July 19th – 8pm

Enjoy the vocals of Michael Feinstein and Linda Eder as part of the 2006 Ravinia Festival. After the concert, join Michael and Linda for a sweets buffet and refreshments. $80 includes pavilion seat and post-concert reception. For tickets, call (312) 644-8338 x.307. TICKETS AVAILABLE NOW!

 

LET’S PET TOGETHER

Thursday, July 20th – 6-9pm

This is THE summer social for pet lovers - dogs welcome!  Enjoy a wide variety of appetizers, cocktails, and a raffle while socializing.  Silent auction will feature one-of-a-kind dog and cat dishes designed by local celebrities and artists. $35/person in advance; $40 at the door (with or without dog).  River East Art Center (435 E Illinois). Pet-friendly event!  No aggressive dogs or dogs in heat.  Vaccinations must be current.  All dogs must remain on leash. Register online at www.anticruelty.org or call 312.644.8338, ext. 307. TICKETS AVAILABLE NOW!

 

DOG WASH

Saturday, July 29th – 10am-2pm

Calling all dirty dogs! Stop by the rooftop of The Society’s parking garage for this annual event on Saturday July 29th from 10am - 2pm.  Pet owners can talk with a behavior specialist while volunteers give pups a wash and fluff.  Prizes awarded for the smelliest, smallest and funniest dogs!  $10-$25 based on weight. Pet-friendly event!  No aggressive dogs or dogs in heat.  Vaccinations must be current.  All dogs must remain on leash.

SAVE THE DATE

THE SHOPPING BENEFIT AT BLOOMINGDALE’S

Wednesday, August 30th – all day (during store hours)

Shop ‘til you drop and support The Anti-Cruelty Society at the same time! Buy a $10 ticket from The Society and receive a 15-20%* discount at participating stores (900 N Michigan & 600 N Wabash, Chicago; 376 Old Orchard Center, Skokie; 4 Oakbrook Center, Oakbrook). Enjoy entertainment, fashion events, and cooking demonstrations the entire day. (*Limited exclusions apply. Total discount depends upon amount spent and method of payment.) Download a ticket order form at www.anticruelty.org. TICKETS AVAILABLE NOW! 

Tags: acs, dogs

This was a long day.

It started this morning with my Volunteer Orientation at the Anti-Cruelty Society. That was totally interesting. Now that I've done that step, I have to go and get trained on the area in which I will be volunteering (Dog Adopts), and then I can actually start doing the volunteer thing. It's pretty cool - I'm only "on the hook" for five hours a month, and you don't have to schedule your time - you just come in whenever you can. The shelter is not too far from my office, so I think I'll be going in after work, ideally. It was interesting to learn all the stuff that the ACS does, but I can see how working there is going to wreak havoc on my emotionally - just hearing stories today was making me tear up. Carrie already made me promise to not bring home any new dogs.

After my orientation, I met up with Carrie, brian81773, and tavist at Ribfest (the one in the city, not in Naperville, jeez), to see the Hoyle Brothers play. I haven't heard them in a while, and they sounded GREAT. Unfortunately, we got there a little late and only caught the last 20 minutes or so of their set. But they'll be playing Martyr's on the 23rd for a new record release party, so we're definitely going to that.

Tonight, Carrie and I had a "date". We had dinner at a Greek restaurant in Lincoln Square, and then hit the Davis to see The Breakup. It wasn't nearly as bad as I had read - I laughed a lot, and the ending wasn't contrived at all. Funny thing - Jon Favreau, in this movie, has a shaved head, and I kept seeing him as brian81773, but with the personality of Jeff Rak.

Tags: acs, dogs, festivals, movies, music
Current Location: At home
Current Mood: tired