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Upcoming Events
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Low-cost vaccine clinics are held April through
October on the fourth Saturday of the month from 1:00pm until
2:30pm. The dates for 2010 are: September 25, and October 23.
Ongoing until September 6 - Raffle to Win Tickets to See "America" in Concert
Tickets are $1 each or 6 for $5, available at the ARL.
The concert is September 10 at 8:00pm at the Sovereign Performing Arts Center in Reading.
Friday, September 10 - Sunday, September 12 - Dandelion Jewelers The Shoppes at Wyomissing
10% of profits will be donated to the ARL.
Saturday, September 11 - Pet Supplies Plus Annual Doggie Dash and Walk Nolde Forest, Reading
Breakaway Sports will host a 2 mile dog and owner event to benefit the ARL.Registration is $20 in advance and includes race t-shirts and goodie bags filled with products and coupons. Pre-registration deadline is August 30. Registration is available at the event but goodie bags may run out!
Prizes for the top three in each dog weight division (20 lbs & under * 21-40 lbs * 41-60 lbs * 61+ lbs) plus hundreds of dollars in random raffle prizes given out to runners and walkers!
Sign-in begins at 8:00am and the race/walk begins at 9:15am, rain or shine!
For more details or go to the Breakaway Sports web site: www.makebreak.com
Saturday, September 18 - Wine and Swine! Noon - 4:00pm Long Trout Winery, Auburn, PA (www.longtroutwinery.com)
In memory of Christian Moses Weikel to benefit the ARL and the Greater Berks Food Bank
Tickets are $15 each and includes pig roast, 2 sides, roll, drink and dessert. Silent and Chinese auctions, excellent prizes!
Donations of non-perishable
food items for humans and animals appreciated!
Tickets are available at the ARL front desk.
Wednesday, September 22 - B.A.R.C. at The A.R.L. - BEGIN ANIMAL RESCUE CORRECTLY! 6:00p.m. in the Education Room at the ARL B.A.R.C. is a FREE one hour seminar offered to anyone who has adopted a dog here at the ARL. The ARL, in cooperation with Awesome Dawgs Dog Training, LLC, has created a dynamic, information-packed seminar designed to help you and your dog start off on the right foot for this new adventure. Conversations will include an introduction to modern dog training, appropriate dog handling skills and what dog language looks like. B.A.R.C. is about getting to know the dog that now lives with you.
The seminar is free but you must pre-register by contacting Awesome Dawgs Dog Training, LLC. Call 610-944-7630 or email awesomedawgs55@verizon.net
For a complete outline of their services, go to www.awesomedawgs.com
Wednesday, October 6, 13, 20 - Dog Training Classes at the ARL 6:00pm
The ARL and Awesome Dawgs Dog Training, LLC are offering an invitation-only dog training opportunity. This offer is not open to the general public. As the new owner of your ARL adoptee you are qualified to enroll in a training class that is designed to help you and your dog adjust to the new relationship. This class is only $65 and will include (3) one hour sessions held on Wednesday evenings in the Animal Rescue League Education Room.
You must pre-register for the class by contacting Awesome Dawgs Dog Training, LLC. Call 610-944-7630 or email awesomedawgs55@verizon.net
Sunday, October 10 - ARL Carnival for the Animals 1:00pm - 4:00pm on the shelter grounds
Plenty of cool games and prizes for kids (and adults too)! Vendors, food, demonstrations, book signing.
Save the date - more details to come!
Saturday, October 16 - PEZylvania Gathering of PEZ Collectors 8:00am - 3:00pm Renninger's Antiques and Farmers Market, Kutztown, PA Free admission
Once again, PEZylvania has chosen the ARL as their charity for this extraordinarily fun event! It will feature dealers selling vintage and current PEZ® candy dispensers with prices ranging from $1.00 to several hundreds of dollars each. This unique show is the only one of its type in the area and will enable both collectors and the curious to view more PEZ® dispensers in one area than most have seen in their lifetime. There will be activities & games for both children and adults.
Anyone donating cash, animal food or pet items to ARL at the event will receive a special gift. Visit The Purple Cow's web page for more info www.papurplecow.com
Saturday, October 30 - The ARL's Howl-o-ween Costume Party 7:00pm - 11:00pm Grill Fire Company Banquet Hall 739 Mt. View Road, Grill, PA
John King's Dance Band $20 per person, no one under 21 Food and refreshments Halloween Costume Contest, 50/50 raffle
Purchase tickets either at the ARL (ask for Gwen at the front desk) or on-line: Tickets for Howl-o-ween Party
Sunday, October 31 - Vera Bradley Bingo to benefit the ARL Immaculate Conception Church, Douglassville
Mark your calendars, it's always a sellout! Check back for more information.
Ongoing Events at the
ARL 6:00pm ARL Board Room Always open to new members!
Pet Loss and Bereavement Support Group Meeting 3rd Wednesday of each month at 6:30pm. ARL Education Room. Different speakers every month. The remaining dates for 2010 are: September 15, October 20, November 17 and December 15.
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