Upcoming Events @ City Bark

UPCOMING EVENTS:

Events: The holidays are just around the corner; mark your calendar for these special events.

Saturday, November 13:

Gulf South Golden Retriever Rescue will be holding their first book sale on Saturday November 13, from 9am-3pm. This event will be held at Lakeview Brew Coffee Café, 5606 Canal Blvd., in Lakeview. If you would like to donate books, contact Alicia ataliciaborges@juno.com. For more information on this group, visit www.gulfsouthgoldens.com.

Sunday, November 14:

Take your "bark" to Lafreniere Park, 3000 Downs Blvd. in Metairie this Sunday, from11AM - 4PM, for the third annual Pet Fest. The event is free for owners and friendly, leashed dogs over the age of 3 months. Pet Fest features adoption opportunities and more. There will be food and music, agility demonstrations, an AKC dog show, games for people and dogs, a costume party, and many pet informational booths. For more information, visitwww.friendspetfest.org.

Friday, November 19: Support City Park by attending the Preview Party for Celebration in the Oaks on Friday, November 19, from 7:30PM - 11PM in the City Park Botanical Garden. Tickets are $100 per person in advance, $120 per person at the door. Experience the magical holiday decorations in the Botanical Garden while listening to music on six different stages and enjoying food and spirits from a variety of local establishments. Visitwww.neworleanscitypark.com for more details on this event and the Children's Preview Party.

Saturday, November 20: P.A.W.S. Dog Adoption Day will be at NOLA City Bark on Saturday, November 20, from 10AM - 1PM. Look for the dogs wearing "Adopt Me" vests and talk with their handlers about adoption possibilities. This is a good opportunity for you to bring a friend who does not own a dog to visit NOLA City Bark to consider adoption of one of these deserving animals. "Acquiring a dog may be the only opportunity a human ever has to choose a relative." Mordecai Siegal (b.1934)

Sunday Novembe 21: Celebration in the Oaks Children's preview party is Sunday, November 21, from 5PM - 8PM at the City Park amusement park and Storyland. This is the perfect way to start the holiday festivities with your little "elves." Food, music, amusement rides and holiday decorations combine to make this a special holiday tradition for the younger set.

Don't forget to let us know if you have an animal event that you would like to feature in Bark Bits: email,barkbits@gmail.com