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Meet the Hounds

Sunday 8/1
Renaissance Festival
Larkspur
10:00am - 6:30pm

Friday 8/6
City Bark Yappy Hour
6:30pm - 8:30pm

Saturday 8/7
Petsmart
Longmont
10:00am - 12:00pm

Petco
I-25/Colorado
1:00pm - 3:00pm

Petsmart
Wheat Ridge
1:00pm - 3:00pm

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Upcoming Events

In addition to our regularly-held Meet & Greets, Colorado Greyhound Adoption attends several of the fairs and festivals across the Front Range.  From time to time, we also have special fundraisers.  Here is a list of upcoming events where CGA will be:

If you are interested in volunteering at one of these events, please e-mail us.



Colorado Renaissance Festival - June 12 thru August 1
It's time again for the Colorado Renaissance Festival, and Colorado Greyhound Adoption is looking forward to attending this fun event.  This is an excellent opportunity to reach MANY potential adopters and get much-needed donations.

When: Saturdays and Sundays between June 12th and August 1st
Hours: 10:00am-6:00pm
Where: Perry Park Rd, Larkspur

For more information on the event, please visit the Colorado Renaissance Festival Web site.  Volunteers are needed each week, so please let us know if you are available to join us!
 
Tagawa Gardens - July 10 & 11
It's Grey Kitty's Birthday at Tagawas Garden Center and we're all invited for cake.

Please come out next Saturday and Sunday to bid on the beautiful garden container that we put together today to raise money for CGA.    Bid high and Bid often as all of the money will go to the dogs.  Thanks to  Tagawas and Simply Beautiful Flowers we had a greyt time getting our hands dirty.

This is not only a birthday party, but an Animal Rescue Info Event where CGA will have a table to promote Greyhound Adoption.  If you have any questions please contact  This e-mail address is being protected from spam bots, you need JavaScript enabled to view it  or check out  www.TagawasGardens.com    events page.

Where:  Tagawas Gardens (7711 South Parker Road, Centennial)

When: Saturday, July 10th from 11am - 3pm and Sunday, July 11th from 11am - 3pm

As another present to us,  Give a donation of  $5 or more to CGA at the event and receive a coupon for 10% your purchase at Tagawas.  Details on the website.

Hope to see you there !
 
Senior Adoption & Celebration Day - July 31, 2010
LunaCOME AND MEET SOME REALLY SPECIAL GREYHOUNDS AT:

Robert F. Clement Park, Shelter G

JULY 31st - 10am-2pm

If you know you are interested in adopting one of these precious hounds contact Pam Hoskinson.  

There will be CGA representatives there with adoption applications but no adoptions will be made that day unless a prior application has been approved.

Come and meet some real terrific “oldies but goodies”...  If you are owned by a senior greyhound bring him/her and celebrate with everyone.

REFRESHMENTS ... BAKE SALE ... SURPRISES ALSO

"My muzzle may be grey, but I still want to play! I’m looking for a home to call my own." 
-With love, Luna
 
More Events for 2010
Individual details will be listed as more information is available, but here are the planned upcoming events for 2010:

 
Aug 7-8, 2010
Rocky Mountain Dinosaur Resource Center’s 6th annual Critterfest, Woodland Park
 
Aug 21
Westminster Faire, Westminster
 
Aug 28
Colorado Springs Pet Expo, Phil Long Expo Center
 
Sept 19, 2010
Summerset Festival
 
Sept 25 - 26 (10 am - 4 pm)
2010 Once Sky One World Giant Kite Festival, Stapleton
 
Important Volunteer Position Vacant
We have a very important volunteer position open:

The Event Staffing Coordinator is responsible for finding volunteers to staff events.  During the summer, CGA has several events going on and the Event Staffer may also need help to coordinate the set up and take down of CGA events. This position will work closely with the Event Coordinator.

Duties:
  • Obtain information about upcoming events from the Event Coordinator.
  • Coordinate movement of event materials to the event or point person as required.
  • Set up tent, table etc. at events and take down the same when event is over.
  • Maintain inventory of event materials and/or know their location at all times.
Skills Required:
  • Strong organizational skills
  • Strong communication skills
  • Computer literate
  • E-mail including e-mail attachments
Equipment Required:
  • Vehicle able to transport event tent, event tub, table, chairs and misc equipment.
  • This position requires the volunteer to have their own computer with internet and e-mail access.
  • Space for one or both sets of event materials while they are not in use.
Time Commitment:
  • Time required varies based on the season and number of events. Highest level of activity occurs from May through September. Others who have performed this function indicate an average of approximately 5-10 hours during the week of the event.