Calendar of Events: February 2007
Friday February 2, 2007
5 to 7:30 p.m.
"Top Dog Knits" Book Release Party
Akari Salon & Spa, 470 Fore Street, Portland
First Friday Art Walk
Showing off a dog’s distinctive attitude is easy and stylish with this collection of 12 colorful and upbeat knitwear designs for medium to large dogs. Portland author, Jil Eaton, will donate a portion of the proceeds from this event to My Wonderful Dog.
Tuesday February 6, 2007
10 a.m. to 3 p.m.
Chinook Winterfest
Hickory Hill Farm, Standish. Fun in the snow includes dog sledding, skijoring, snow shoeing, skating and walks in the woods. To RSVP and FMI: Call 783-4863 or email chinooks@adelphia.net. http://www.chinooksnewengland.org
Saturday February 10, 2007
10 a.m. to 3 p.m.
Build-a-Buddy Project
Critter Outfitter, 56 Elm St., Camden
Make and adopt a stuffed animal for Valentine’s Day and help shelter dogs and cats. $20 per stuffed animal, proceeds to benefit animals in the care of the Camden-Rockport Animal Rescue League. To register for a one-hour workshop, call Wanda Burnham, 832-5815.
7 a.m. Mushers will be on site
9 a.m. Race begins
The 100-Mile Wilderness Sled Dog Race
Race starts at Inland Fisheries and Wildlife Building, Village Street, Greenville
From Greenville the race goes east across the lake to Brownville Junction. More info
11 a.m. to 2 p.m.
Lincoln County Animal Shelter at The Animal House
The Animal House, 372 Main Street, Damariscotta
Kelly Brook, a Lincoln County Shelter Board Member, will be available to talk about the animals available for adoption at the shelter.
1 to 3 p.m.
Valentines Day Party for Pugs!
Milford Town Hall, Milford
FMI: call 433-7643
Freestyle seminar with Laurel Rabschutz
Belfast Armory
Freestyle combines music with a choreographed routine of canine behaviors. Laurel Rabschutz of Wellington, CT will be offering instruction in the various behaviors used along with ideas for choreographing your own routines. Your dog does not need to be highly advanced in obedience. Registration is limited to 16 dogs. Handler/1 dog $160. Auditors $80. FMI: Contact Leaping Dogs Training (207)789-5126.
Sunday February 11, 2007
Freestyle seminar with Laurel Rabschutz
Belfast Armory
Freestyle combines music with a choreographed routine of canine behaviors. Laurel Rabschutz of Wellington, CT will be offering instruction in the various behaviors used along with ideas for choreographing your own routines. Your dog does not need to be highly advanced in obedience. Registration is limited to 16 dogs. Handler/1 dog $160. Auditors $80. FMI: Contact Leaping Dogs Training (207)789-5126.
Monday February 12, 2007
7 p.m.
Dog Training Seminar!
Unleashed, 7 Second Street, Topsham
Dog owner, trainer and agility coach Liz Harrison will answer questions and give live demonstrations of positive reinforcement training techniques. Please leave your pup at home for the evening, but please bring all your dogie problems and questions! FMI: Call 725-7990.
Wednesday February 14, 2007
5 p.m. to 6:30 p.m.
3rd Annual Valentine's Day Canine Cocktail Party
Planet Dog Company Store, 211 Marginal Way, Portland
Come celebrate puppy love and enter to win a $100 gift certificate to romantic Walter's Cafe. Free beer, wine, treats, wagging tails and sweet wet kisses. FMI: call 347-8606.
Saturday February 17, 2007
10 a.m. to 12 p.m.
Rabies Plus! Clinic
Coastal Humane Society, 30 Range Road, Brunswick
Ear cleaning and nail trimming are $5 each. Microchipping for $25 per pet. Rabies vaccinations available for dogs, cats, and ferrets at $10 each. Please bring previous rabies certificate if possible. All proceeds benefit the animals at the Coastal Humane Society. FMI: Call 725-5051.
Saturday February 24, 2007
9 a.m. to 5 p.m.
How to Save Strides and Tenths of Seconds!
Happy Tails Training Center, Portland.
An agility seminar with Anne Andrle. Learn to critically analyze and run Excellent/Master's level courses. FMI or to register: Call 831-9733 or email: ttouch@sacoriver.net.
11 a.m. to 2 p.m.
Humane Society of Knox County Adoption Day at The Animal House
The Animal House, 372 Main Street, Damariscotta
Available for adoption and scheduled to be at the event is Diamond, a 7 year-old border collie/husky mix. Diamond is a graduate of the K9 Corrections program. The Humane Society of Knox County is located at 65 Dexter Street Extension in Thomaston. For more information, or to view dogs and cats available for adoption, please visit their website at www.humanesocietyofknoxcounty.org. For more information, please call: 563-5595, email: info@theanimalhouse.net
Sunday February 25, 2007
1 to 7 p.m.
AKC Canine Good Citizen Testing
Fairfield Community Center, Fairfield
Sponsored by the Tri-County Obedience Club. $15 per dog. Animal Communicator Louise Poppema will be on hand to give readings. Vendors are welcome. FMI: call Donna Whitney, 778-9261 or Dale Dutill, 397-4105, or visit www.tcoc.4t.com
3 p.m. to 5 p.m.
Freestyle Practice/Gathering
Lincolnville Community Center
Pre-registration required, limited to 8 dogs. $10.00 and up to two dogs per handler. We will assist each other with moving our training forward and videotaping some heeling. We will also discuss upcoming demonstration opportunities. FMI: email sumac@leapingdogs.com or visit http://www.leapingdogs.com/
