We have several events and Pet Therapy locations for this month. Please consider volunteering at one of the events to help the greyhounds. Contacts are listed for each event.

Special Events
PetsMart Fall Adoption Fair
Saturday, September 15th
TIME: various by location – see M & G info below
PetsMart is having its Fall Adoption Fair September 14-16. GFNC will be at three store on this day. If you can volunteer give the contact for each store a call or email.

New PetsMart - 6070 Bayfield Parkway, Concord, NC 28027-7597
This new PetsMart is located off I-85, exit 54. It is in the new shopping center right at the exit ramp. GFNC will be at this PetsMart for the Fall Adoption Fair on September 15th.
TIME: 9:00 - 1:00pm
CONTACT: Judy Elmore,

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Meet the Breeds – Piedmont Kennel Club
Sunday, September 16th
TIME: 1:00 until 4:00 pm
This event will be held indoors – rain or shine at the Piedmont Kennel Club facilities.
13607 Choate Circle, Charlotte. Choate Circle runs between Carowinds Blvd and South Tryon (Hwy 49). GFNC will have an information booth at the event. Bring your greyhound out to visit and stop by the booth. There will be trainers, breeders, entertaining demonstrations such as clever canine and stupid pet tricks.
CONTACT: Lynda Montgomery, 704-392-7868,

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MEET & GREETS
September 8th Matthews PetsMart
TIME: noon until 4pm
CONTACT: Cathy Riopko 704-845-5716

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September 15th Monroe PetsMart
TIME: noon until 4pm
CONTACT: Kris Losee

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September 15th Concord PetsMart
TIME:
CONTACT: Judy Elmore

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September 15th Steele Creek-Hwy 49 PetsMart
TIME: 11am until 3pm
CONTACT: Bonnie Hisman 704-608-9777

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September 22nd University PetsMart
TIME: noon until 4pm
CONTACT: Linda Cummins 704-545-5651

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Meet & Greets are great events to educate the public about the greyhound as a pet. If you are able to volunteer, contact the lead so they can schedule for appropriate coverage. Generally people will volunteer for two-hour shifts, if you can only volunteer for one hour that will be fine, just let the lead know.

PET THERAPY
CONTACT: Karen Ferguson 803-831-9766

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Therapy Dog certification is not required for visiting the following centers. We ask that the dog be friendly and clean. If you wish you may dress them in hats or costumes. If you have not previously provided a copy of shot records please bring a copy for the center to retain. Also bring updated copy if shot certification on file needs to be updated.

September 14th 2:00-3:00 pm, The Haven, 13180 Dorman Road, Pineville NC (close to Carolina Place Mall)

September 16th 10:30-11:30 am, Pineville Rehab and Living Center, 1010 Lakeview Dr, Pineville, NC

September 22nd 10:30-11:30 am, Mecklenburg Health Care Center, 2415 Sandy Porter Rd, Charlotte, NC

MONTHLY GREYHOUND DINNER
September 9th Sunday 6:30 pm (NOTE NEW DAY!!)

Texas Land and Cattle Steakhouse
517 University Center Blvd (off of WT Harris Blvd, ext 45 I-85)
Charlotte, North Carolina 28262
704-503-3830


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The virtues of the Old West live on at Texas Land & Cattle. Here, in a setting of casual elegance, you're welcome to sit down with friends and enjoy USDA choice steaks, chicken, ribs and seafood, all grilled to perfection over a mesquite fire.

Contact: Holly Goldstein

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704-243-4443
Let Holly know if you can make it and how many people will be with you.

PLAY GROUPS
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Kannapolis playgroup is held each Sunday, 10-12pm
From Charlotte take I-85N to exit 58. Take the second exit ramp going toward Kannapolis on 29 North. Third traffic light turn left onto Dale Earnhardt Blvd. Go past S. Main St. and turn left at the first street, Martin St. Follow this straight back to the ballfield.
CONTACT: Sandy and Gary Dunwell cell 704-785-6007

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Charlotte playgroup is held each Saturday, 9-12pm.
Continental Boarding 2235 Township Rd (off of HWY 49 just north of Westinghouse Blvd behind the Emergency Vet). Playgroup will be held as weather permits. If it rains on Friday the field will be too wet for Sat playgroup. Donations accepted. Donations will be used to thank Continental Boarding for allowing us use of the field.
CONTACT: Kirk Grosch, 704-891-1910,

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or Rick Montgomery 704-634-7674