Envelope Stuffing
Saturday, May 18th & Sunday, May 19th at the GAO Kennel
We need volunteers to help fold, stuff and seal envelopes for our Greyt Race mailer. If you can help, even just for an hour or two, please stop by. We will start around 11am and we will wrap up around 5pm.
What: Envelope Stuffing
Where: GAO Kennel - 7122 Country Lane, Chagrin Falls, OH
When: Saturday, May 18th & Sunday, May19th, 2013
Time: 11am-5pm
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Booth at Blossom Time Festival
Thursday, May 23rd - Sunday, May 26th - Riverside Park, Chagrin Falls, OH
We will have a booth at the Blossom Time Festival on May, 23rd through May 26th in Chagrin Falls again this year. This is a fabulous event that is always BUSY! We need to have people and greyhounds in the booth at all times over the 4 days. Please bring your greyhound(s) or an adoptable from the kennel (the kennel is only 1 mile from the event). If you are interested in helping out please email Sydney at sydney@greyhoundadoptionofoh.org. For more information on the event itself go to cvjc.org
What: Booth at Blossom Time Festival
Where: Riverside Park - Chagrin Falls, OH
Dates: Thursday, May 23rd - Sunday, May 26th
Times/Shifts:
Thursday, May 23rd
Shift 1 = 5:30pm-9pm OR 6pm-10pm
Friday, May 24th
Saturday, May 25th
Shift 1 = 10:30am-1pm
Shift 2 = 1pm-4pm
Shift 3 = 4pm-7pm
Shift 4 = 7pm-10pm
Sunday, May 26th
Shift 1 = 10:30am-1pm
Shift 2 = 1pm-4pm (during Parade)
Shift 3 = 4pm-7pm
Shift 4 = 7pm-10pm
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57th Annual Blossom Time Parade
Sunday, May 26th - Chagrin Falls, OH
We participate in the Blossom Time Parade every year. It is a great time and a HUGE parade! Each year it's our goal to have at least 50 greyhounds march in the parade! Prior to the parade, about noon, we'll have lunch on the grill for all of our greyhound families and friends at the meeting place, at Chagrin Falls High School. You need to get there EARLY if you plan to park close. If there is enough interest we will bring the greyhound trailer with adoptable hounds in it. If you are interested in walking one of the dogs available for adoption please email Sydney at
sydney@greyhoundadoptionofoh.org. For more information on the parade go to
cvjc.org
What: Blossom Time Parade
Where: Chagrin Falls High School - 400 East Washington Street - Chagrin Falls, OH 44022
Date: Sunday, May 26th
Times:
Noon-2pm = Lunch
2pm-4pm = Parade
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Booth at PAWS-4-A-Cause Adopt-a-thon & Family Fun Day
Saturday, June 1st from 9:30am-3pm - Moreland Hills, Ohio
GAO will have a booth at the 9th Annual PAWS-4-A-Cause Adopt-a-thon & Family Fun Day on Saturday, June 1st, 2013. This event is WITH dogs and since the event is located a few minutes from the kennel, we would love to have some adoptable dogs go to the event. For more info on the actual event go to http://pawsohio.org
What: Booth at PAWS-4-A-Cause
Where: Cleveland Metroparks Polo Field - Chagrin River Road & Route 87, Moreland Hills, OH
When: Saturday, June 1st, 2013
Time: 9:30am-3pm
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Booth at The Learning Dog Training & Enrichment Center Open House
Saturday, June 1st from 10am-4pm - Hubbard, Ohio
GAO will have a booth at the 3rd Annual Learning Dog Training & Enrichment Center Open House on Saturday, June 1st, 2013. This event is WITH dogs. If you are interested in helping out please contact Lori Martz at lorim1@zoominternet.net. For more info on the actual event go to http://thelearningdog.com/archives/3037
What: Booth at The Learning Dog Training & Enrichment Center Open House
Where: The Learning Dog - 757 North Main St., Hubbard, OH 44425
When: Saturday, June 1st, 2013
Time: 10am-4pm
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Hike for Hounds Brochure 2013
Hike for Hounds
Sunday, June 2nd from 11am-2pm - Hinckley, Ohio
Join GAO for our annual Hike for Hounds dog walk at the Hinckley Reservation. All-Breeds Welcome! More information will be available soon.
What: Hike for Hounds
Where: Redwing Picnic Area - West Drive, Hinckley, Ohio (off of Bellus Rd.—between Hinckley Hills Rd. & State Rd.)
When: Sunday, June 2nd, 2013
Time: 11am-2pm
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Booth at Meet Your Best Friend at the Zoo
Saturday, June 8th - Cleveland Metroparks Zoo - Cleveland, OH
GAO plans to have a booth at Meet Your Best Friend at the Zoo on June 8th, 2013 from 10am-3pm. This event is with dogs so we encourage you to bring your greyhound(s) or one from the kennel. If you can help out please contact Sydney at sydney@greyhoundadoptionofoh.org. For more info on the actual event, go to http://www.clemetzoo.com/events/event.asp?event_id=26
What: Booth at Meet Your Best Friend at the Zoo
Where: Cleveland Metroparks Zoo - 3900 Wildlife Way - Cleveland, OH
When: Saturday, June 8th, 2013
Time: 10am-3pm
Shifts: 10am-12:30pm / 12:30pm-3pm
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Booth at Akron Pet Expo
Saturday, June 8th - Hardesty Park - Akron, Ohio
GAO will have a booth at the 12th Annual Akron Pet Expo on Saturday, June 8th, 2013. This event is WITH dogs. If you are interested in helping out please contact Sydney at sydney@greyhoundadoptionofoh.org. For more info on the actual event go to http://akronnewsnow.com/2013-akron-pet-expo
What: Booth at Akron Pet Expo
Where: Hardesty Park - W. Market & N. Hawkins - Akron, OH 44313
When: Saturday, June 8th, 2013
Time: 10am-4pm
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Booth at Working Dog Weekend
Saturday, June 8th & Sunday, June 9th - Lake Metroparks Farmpark - Kirtland, OH
GAO will have a booth at the Working Dog Weekend on June 8th & 9th, 2013 from 9am-5pm. This event is with dogs so we encourage you to bring your greyhound(s). We need to have a finalized list of volunteers and dogs no later than Wednesday, May 22nd so if you can help out please contact Sydney at sydney@greyhoundadoptionofoh.org. For more info on the actual event, go to http://www.lakemetroparks.com/programs/workingdogweekend.shtml
What: Booth at Working Dog Weekend
Where: Lake Metroparks Farmpark - 8800 Euclid Chardon Rd. - Kirtland, OH
When: Saturday, June 8th & Sunday, June 9th, 2013
Time: 9am-5pm each day
Shifts: 9am-11:30pm / 11:30am-2:30pm / 2:30pm-5pm
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Booth at Bark for Life
Sunday, June 9th - Judge Morley Pavilion at Mill Creek MetroParks - Youngstown, Ohio
GAO will have a booth at Bark for Life on Sunday, June 9th, 2013. This event is WITH dogs. If you are interested in helping out please contact Lori Martz at lorim1@zoominternet.net. For more info on the actual event go to https://www.facebook.com/pages/Bark-for-LifeMillcreekparkwalk/160386797359432
What: Booth at Bark for Life
Where: Judge Morley Pavilion - Mill Creek MetroParks (Wick Recreation Area) - Youngstown, Ohio
When: Sunday, June 9th, 2013
Time: 11:30am-4pm
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GAO Open House
Sunday, June 23rd - GAO Kennel - Chagrin Falls, Ohio
Come out to the GAO kennel for some fun in the sun. Visit with other greyhound owners, bring your greyhound to play, learn about greyhound adoption and visit with the adoptable dogs. In case of inclement weather, please call 440-543-6256 to confirm the open house will take place.
What: GAO Open House
Where: GAO Kennel - 7122 Country Lane, Chagrin Falls, Ohio
When: Sunday, June 23rd, 2013
Time: Noon-3pm
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The 3rd Annual Greyt Race - 5k & 1 Mile Dog Walk
Sunday, July 7th from 7am-11am - Rocky River, Ohio
Join GAO for our 3rd Annual Greyt Race - 5k & 1 Mile Dog Walk on Sunday, July 7th!
You are welcome to run with your dog, but no retractable leashes please! For more information and to register online go to
http://www.hermescleveland.com/roadracing/events/greytrace.asp. Click here (insert link to attached pdf) for a printable mail-in registration form.
What: 3rd Annual Greyt Race - 5k & 1 Mile Dog Walk
Where: Market - 1137 Linda St, Rocky River, OH 44116
When: Sunday, July 7th, 2013
Time: 7am-11pm
Race Day Schedule
Registration: 7am
5K Run: 8am
1 Mile Dog Walk: 9am
Brunch: 9:30am
Awards
- Top male and female runner overall will receive a medal and a $50 Gift Card to Dick's Sporting Goods
- 2nd place male and female runner will receive a medal and a $20 Gift Card to Dick's Sporting Goods
- 3rd place male and female runner will receive a medal and a $10 Gift Card to Dick's Sporting Goods
- Awards for three-deep male and female in the following age groups: 14 & Under, 15-19, 20-24, 25-29, 30-34, 35-39, 40-44, 45-49, 50-54, 55-59, 60-64, 65 & Over
- Those registered for the 1 Mile Dog Walk will be entered into a raffle to win a Doggy Gift Basket
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Envelope Stuffing
Saturday, July 13th & Sunday, July 14th at the GAO Kennel
We need volunteers to help fold, stuff and seal envelopes for our 20th Annual Canine Fun Days & Greyhound Reunion mailer. If you can help, even just for an hour or two, please stop by. We will start around 11am and we will wrap up around 5pm.
What: Envelope Stuffing
Where: GAO Kennel - 7122 Country Lane, Chagrin Falls, OH
When: Saturday, July 13th & Sunday, July 14th, 2013
Time: 11am-5pm
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Booth at Woodmere Wag Tail
Sunday, July 21st - Village Square at PetPeople - Woodmere, Ohio
GAO will have a booth at the 2nd Annual Woodmere Wag Tail on Sunday, July 21st, 2013. This event is WITH dogs. If you are interested in helping out please contact Sydney at sydney@greyhoundadoptionofoh.org. For more info on the actual event go to http://woodmerevillage.com
What: Booth at 2nd Annual Woodmere Wag Tail
Where: Village Square at PetPeople - 27299 Chagrin Blvd., Woodmere, Ohio
When: Sunday, July 21st, 2013
Time: 11am-4pm
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Booth at North Ridgeville Corn Festival - tentatively scheduled
Friday, August 9th - Sunday, August 11th - North Ridgeville, OH
GAO plans to have a booth at North Ridgeville Corn Festival on August 8th-11th, 2013. This event is with dogs so we encourage you to bring your greyhound(s) or one from the kennel. If you can help out please contact Roy at 216.533.6823 or rodehog133@windstream.net. For more info on the actual event, go to http://www.nrcornfest.org
What: Booth at North Ridgeville Corn Festival
Where: 7307 Avon Belden Rd - North Ridgeville, OH
When: Friday, August 9th / Saturday, August 10th / Sunday, August 11th
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20th Annual Canine Fun Days & Greyhound Reunion
Saturday, August 17th & Sunday, August 18th from 10am-5pm each day - Moreland Hills, Ohio
This event is so big, it has its own PAGE
