Calendar of Events: November 2006
Saturday November 4, 2006
6 a.m. to 9 a.m.
Early Bird Sale
The Animal House, Route 1, Newcastle
A town-wide (Damariscotta/Newcastle) sale to encourage shoopers to get out there and shop locally! The earlier you arrive, the better deals you get! All sale prices at The Animal House are good on all items except for food and treats.
6-7am: 30% Off
7-8am: 20% Off
8-9am: 10% Off.
Select Items are 50% Off All Day.
9 a.m. to 12 p.m.
Rabies, PLUS! Clinic
Bowdoinham Town Hall, Bowdoinham
To benefit the Coastal Humane Society of Brunswick. Rabies vaccinations for dogs and cats, $10.00 (bring previous certificate if possible). Microchipping $25.00, ear cleaning and nail trimming $5.00 each. For more information please call 725-5051, visit us at 30 Range Rd, Brunswick, or visit www.coastalhumanesociety.org.
Harvest Fair for Chesapeakes
At the Miller School on Rt 32, Waldoboro. For more information call Starla at (207) 832-8232. We expect up to 50 Maine artisans and craftspersons to display and sell the specialties.
Friday November 10, 2006
6:30 p.m. to 8:30 p.m.
Paws & Pampering--Girls' Night Out with New England Doglift
The McLane Law Firm, 900 Elm Street, 10th Floor, Manchester, N.H.
What could be better than one-stop shopping for all your body, make-up, jewelry, chocolate and home decor needs? Participants include: Mary Kay Cosmetics, At Home America, Lia Sophia Jewelry, Van Otis Chocolates, and The Body Shop. A percentage of the evening's sales will be donated to New England Doglift. Light appetizers will be served. Great door prizes and raffle items. For more information call 603-486-7461.
Saturday November 11, 2006
7:30 a.m. to 5 p.m.
County Animal Response Team Training
Pine Tree State Arboretum, 153 Hospital St., Augusta
The State of Maine Animal Response Team will be holding a County Animal Response Team training for volunteers interested in animal disaster response.
Basic County Animal Response Team (CART) training is intended to prepared volunteers to begin the process of preparing for animal disaster response in their county. Attendees should pre-register for planning purposes. The class is free and includes continental breakfast and lunch. Class size is limited to 40. To pre-register, send an e-mail with name, affiliation (optional), county, and phone number by November 1, to Elizabeth.Stone@maine.gov
4 p.m.
5th Annual Live & Silent Auction to benefit the Coastal Humane Society
Knights of Columbus Hall, Columbus Drive, Brunswick
Silent Auction to begin at 4pm, Live Auction to follow. Art, antiques, gift certificates to area stores & restaurants and much more! Refreshments and a cash bar will be available. For more information, call 207-725-5051or visit www.coastalhumanesociety.org
Otterhounds gather at the Hounds Tooth Inn
Hounds Tooth Inn, 82 Summer Street, Kennebunk
The Otterhound breed is few in numbers and they will gather at the Hounds Tooth Inn for their annual retreat. If you are interested in viewing and learning more about these gentle giants, please stop by and chat with the proud parents of this wonderful breed. More information.
FMI: Randee & Norm Perkins,
www.houndstoothinn.biz,
207-985-0117.
Sunday November 12, 2006
10 a.m. to 2 p.m.
At Your Barkin' Call 1st Anniversary Celebration Open House
At Your Barkin' Call Dog Daycare, 238 Portland Rd/Rte 100, Gray
Can you believe it's been a year!! If you always wondered what dog daycare is all about, stop in and see us. Refreshments, freebies, raffles and more. Plus Laurel Strong-Miller, The Patient Pet Groomer will be celebrating the opening of her grooming salon above the daycare. FMI: call Daycare 657-DOGS (3647) or Grooming 657-5110.
Tuesday November 14, 2006
9 a.m. to 5 p.m.
Seminar: Bach Flower Remedies for Pets
Sanctuary Holistic Health and Yoga Center, Yarmouth
Learn how your pet can be calmer, happier, healthier, more confident. $20 discount on registrations made prior to Oct. 7. FMI or to register, call 945-6841 or visit www.bachflowersforpets.com.
Wednesday November 15, 2006
9 a.m. to 12 p.m.
Seminar: Bach Flower Remedies for Pets
Sanctuary Holistic Health and Yoga Center, Yarmouth
Learn how your pet can be calmer, happier, healthier, more confident. $20 discount on registrations made prior to Oct. 7. FMI or to register, call 945-6841 or visit www.bachflowersforpets.com.
Saturday November 18, 2006
9 a.m. to 4 p.m.
"Bow Wow Boogie" Canine Freestyle Seminar Fundraiser with Carolyn Scott
Saco Community Center, 75 Franklin Street, Saco
Combine obedience, music and dance and you have the joyous dog sport, Canine Freestyle. Carolyn Scott has traveled the globe sharing the joy of the human/canine bond and is making her first appearance in Maine! Come have fun and make a difference at the same time! This is a fundraiser to place service dog Logan with Suzan Morris, a young woman with MS. Suzan, Logan and Logan's My Wonderful Dog puppy raisers will be there cheering you on. Price: $95 per day for working teams, $45 per day for auditors. Includes lunch. Working spots are limited to 20 teams, so sign up today! (New to freestyle? Audit one or both days. Or get a working spot Saturday, then audit or even participate on Sunday!) FMI and to register: http://cscott.mollyguard.com
11:30 a.m. to 1 p.m.
Rabies Clinic
Warren Firehouse, Western Road, Warren.
$10 per pet, cash only. Dogs on leash; cats in carriers, please. Bring proof of prior rabies vaccine if possible.
FMI: Call Humane Society of Knox County, 594-2200.
10 a.m. to 4 p.m.
Tri-County Obedience Club Pet Expo
Skowhegan Armory, North School Street, Skowhegan
Activities include: vendors selling pet products and/or services; demonstrations of carting with Bernese Mountain.dogs, Tellington Touch, Musical Freestyle and Agility. Have your pet read by an Animal Communicator, Louise Poppema. For reading time, call Donna at 207-778-9261. Therapy Dogs International testing. For a testing time, call Dale at 207-397-4105. Professional Pet Photography- just in time for Christmas, for a sitting, call Donna at 207-778-9261.
Call Cindy to sign up your pet business for a space, 207-872-5427. Many raffles and homemade foods. Free hourly door prizes!
12 p.m. to 3 p.m.
Call to Action! A workshop for everyone interested in and serious about activism.
Maine Animal Coalition Office, 1 Pleasant Street (Cinnamon Building), 4th Floor, Portland
This workshop has been created for everyone who is serious about being active in the fight against animal cruelty and exploitation. We urgently need committed and reliable individuals to support our work and help with our outreach campaigns. Starters and “seasoned” activists are welcome! Please RSVP to our workshop organizer, Iris, at: ActforAnimals@maine.rr.com. For more information, click here.
10 a.m. to 4 p.m.
Art for Dog Sake
Sprague Hall, Route 77, Cape Elizabeth
A gathering of artists who will be selling their arts & crafts. There will plenty of Holiday gifts for sale. One dollar will be collected at the door and all money raised will be donated to Dogs Deserve Better.
Sunday November 19, 2006
9 a.m. to 4 p.m.
"Bow Wow Boogie" Canine Freestyle Seminar Fundraiser with Carolyn Scott
Saco Community Center, 75 Franklin Street, Saco
Combine obedience, music and dance and you have the joyous dog sport, Canine Freestyle. Carolyn Scott has traveled the globe sharing the joy of the human/canine bond and is making her first appearance in Maine! Come have fun and make a difference at the same time! This is a fundraiser to place service dog Logan with Suzan Morris, a young woman with MS. Suzan, Logan and Logan's My Wonderful Dog puppy raisers will be there cheering you on. Price: $95 per day for working teams, $45 per day for auditors. Includes lunch. Working spots are limited to 20 teams, so sign up today! (New to freestyle? Audit one or both days. Or get a working spot Saturday, then audit or even participate on Sunday!) FMI and to register: http://cscott.mollyguard.com
Saturday November 25, 2006
9 a.m. to 3 p.m.
Animal Refuge League of Westbrook 3rd Annual Fall Fair
The Barron Center, 1145 Brighton Ave, Portland.
Handmade crafts, knitted and crocheted items, quilts, jewelry, raffles, handmade Christmas gifts and Christmas ornaments, yummy food, pet items and toys, cross stitch pictures, child items, and more. Money raised will benefit Wanda's Paw Fund for animals with special medical needs. Crafters wishing to donate items to the fair would be most welcome. FMI: call 854-9771, ext 119 and ask for Ann.
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