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The Big Apple Circus comes to The Long Ridge School Friday through Sunday, October 16th - 18th
Show times available: Friday 6pm, Saturday 12pm,
Sunday 11am, Sunday 3pm
All weekend, before and between shows, the Long Ridge School will be holding a family festival. Come enjoy face painting, a bouncy house, art table, book fair, food by Pinocchio's Pizza and Uncle Rob's deli, and live acoustic music that is child and adult friendly. Come on by for a little fun!
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Adopt-A-Dog, a non-profit rescue, shelter and adoption organization dedicated to finding permanent homes for adoptable dogs and cats, proudly announces its 22nd annual Puttin' On the Dog show and festival. The event takes place from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. on Sunday, Oct. 18 at the Roger Sherman Baldwin Park in Greenwich, Conn. (Exit 3 off I-95). Serving as this year's Masters of Ceremonies will be comedian Jane Condon from the hit TV show, "Last Comic Standing." Radio personality Matt Zako from 95.9 FOX FM radio, will emcee the event.
Puttin' On the Dog features a dog show with 17 classes of entries. Show winners have included the Biggest Lap Dog, K-9 Krooners, A Pooch Who Can Smooch, Homely Hounds and Clever K-9 Tricks, among others. All class entrants receive an Honorable Mention ribbon.
Families can spend the entire day watching the dog show and parade, attending a silent auction, eating an array of food, visiting vendor booths and pet adoption tents, purchasing clothing and other items, and trying their luck at raffles. A special Children's Corner will offer face painting, clowns, a fire truck and more. Most importantly, several dogs and cats currently available for adoption will be on hand to meet with prospective adoptive families.
All day admission is $10 for adults; $5 for seniors and children over 5, free for children 5 or younger. For more information about Puttin' On The Dog or to enter a dog in the show, call 914-273-1674 or 203-629-9494 or visit the website www.adoptadog.org.
About Adopt-A-Dog: Since 1981, Adopt-A-Dog, a non-profit organization, has been dedicated to finding good homes for adoptable dogs and cats. Each year more than 200 dogs and cats are placed with new owners. The full-service shelter is in Armonk, N.Y. while the corporate headquarters are in Greenwich, Conn. Adopt-A-Dog depends solely on tax-deductible donations and fundraiser proceeds to support its work. |
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Essential News: New Castle Residents will be Seeing Ghosts. Town tradition adds carnival for even more fun! Ghosts will appear - and some friendly witches too, as the Halloween Ragamuffin Parade takes place in town on October 18th. For more information contact The New Castle Recreation Department, 238-3909 or after 4:30 p.m. call 238-2540 or read more on our News Page >> |
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