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Throughout the school year, public awareness events are held at the School System and Area Merchants and Pet Stores.
WE NEED YOUR ASSISTANCE TO HELP US EDUCATE THE PUBLIC ABOUT OUR RESCUE AND ADOPTION PROGRAMS.

Send your Special Events, Announcement, Invitations to Linda Landry 336-601-6204  Llandry@triad.rr.com so GFNC can help advertise your events, not only on our website but newsletter, kennel and adoption packet flyer inserts and even assist in securing volunteers.

 Asheville, NC - Sherry Painter 828-692-4986 SherryC@ioa.com
, Burlington, NC Elaine Bunting 336.584.0871 or ebunting@triad.rr.com  or Debbie Hatley
pickiepiddler@aol.com , In Charlotte, NC -  Rick Montgomery crick4re@bellsouth.net, Emerald Isle, NC - Brenda Truell 252-354-7050, Fayetteville, NC - Wilmington, NC  - Barbara L. Brooks 910-395-5182 or (910)540-9644 coastalgrey@yahoo.com
Greensboro/Winston Salem Area Pet Therapy Program: Contact Pat Bleich GreytTherapy@aol.com

On the Satellite News Section of our Website, there is a complete list of Satellite locations which you can contact directly for dates & locations of events.

To view Greater Charlotte list of Calendar of Events Click  Satellite News
Wilmington Coastal Greys - Click Satellite News for regional news

See Charlotte Page for locations & times of Playgroups & M & G

GFNC Oak Ridge Playgroup EVERY Saturday & Sunday: 9-10 am Additional info contact:     adopt@greyhoundfriends.com
Lewisville Clemmons, NC Area Playgroup - To of my Grey friends in this area, I am offering my land for play groups for the Greys. I live in the Farmington Area right outside of Lewisville-Clemmons area on Hwy 801 North. My land is flat and has safe fencing. They can come any day of the week or as many times as they want. If you have any questions fell free to call me at # 336-998-1959
 

January 2008

 

February 2008

February 23, 2008 (rain date 3/1/08)10am-2PM Wal Mart, 2241 Rockford Street, Mt. Airy, NC Pet Adoption Day Sponsored by: Nestle US & Purina, Wal*Mart and North Surry High School Cheerleaders "Home of the Greyhounds" -Giveway Products by Purina, Concessions Cheerleaders, Greyhound adoption information and visit with our greyhounds & product sales.  Come join us for this Greyt event:  Contact Linda Landry @ llandry@triad.rr.com if you like more information or would like your grey to be an official Ambassador. Your welcome to show up without calling, we'd love for you to help with our Meet & Greets!

March 2008

March 8, 2008 10am-2PM(rain date 3/15/08) Wal Mart, 1116 Crossroad Dr, Statesville, NC Pet Adoption Day Sponsored by: Nestle US & Purina, Wal*Mart and Statesville High School Cheerleaders -Giveway Products by Purina, Concessions Cheerleaders, Greyhound adoption information and visit with our greyhounds & product sales.  Come join us for this Greyt event:  Contact Linda Landry @ llandry@triad.rr.com if you like more information or would like your grey to be an official Ambassador. Postponed to April 19th due to rain.
 

April 2008

April 6 - Mitzvah Day  that means Good Deeds- Volunteers from the The Greensboro Jewish Community  between 10am -3pm
April 12, 2008 2PM - 5:30 PM First Annual Nub & Grub Sponsored by Blue Ridge Boxer Rescue @ Sunny Acres Pet Resort, 5908 US Highway 70W, Durham, NC 27705 Food (for dogs & People), contest, silent auctions, vendors & other breed rescue groups that includes Greyhounds Friends of NC. Contact Debbie Hatley & Nefer for detail pickiepiddler@aol.com or www.blueridgeboxerrescue.com
April 19, 2008 10am-2PM(rain date 3/15/08) Wal Mart, 1116 Crossroad Dr, Statesville, NC Pet Adoption Day Sponsored by: Nestle US & Purina, Wal*Mart and Statesville High School Cheerleaders -Giveway Products by Purina, Concessions Cheerleaders, Greyhound adoption information and visit with our greyhounds & product sales.  Come join us for this Greyt event:  Contact Linda Landry @ llandry@triad.rr.com if you like more information or would like your grey to be an official Ambassador.

May 2008

May 3 & 4, 2008 Cinco de Mayo Open House 10-5PM Detail click on link and review
May 29, 30, 31 & June 1st  Mountain Hounds Gatlinburg, TN , Registration beginning 1/2/08 http://www.gfncmountainhounds.com  Link has all details, schedules, vendors & registration.

JUNE 2008

We have a Burlington Royal Game scheduled for June 21st @ 5:30pm.1450 Graham Street.  This is Lab Corp Nite....their will be
fireworks after the game!!  Their will be a greyt turnout for this game by Lab Corp!!!!!
Contact Nefer @ pickiepiddler@aol.com
 

July 2008

Jamestown July 4th Parade 10 AM Sponsored by the Jamestown Lions Club -Parade line up starts at the Jamestown Town Hall @ 9:15 A.M with our ambassadors dressed in their best patriotic attire.  Please  Afterwards a Meet n Greet on the grounds of the Jamestown Library. At our booth, we have a Greyhound Toss game and Greyhound coloring sheets for participants. Our greyhounds are welcome. All owners are responsible to bring "clean-up bags" and recommend that you bring along a spray water bottle for cool down of your hounds. Park your vehicles at Jamestown Methodist Church, Food Lion or the Jamestown Elem. School.  Carol Reed 336.292.7957 cj33243@bellsouth.net

August 2008

September 2008

2008 Burlington Carousel  Saturday September 20th 10am-6pm and Sunday 1 -6pm 10x12 tent in the grassy area at the front of the festival along the walkway. more details TBA contact Linda Landry llandry@triad.rr.com  Famous Denzel Carousel, rides, games, live entertainment, park activities, train ride and more. Need volunteers to cover the two day event. Greyhounds welcome.
 
 

Happy New Year 2009

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