It is April already!!!!

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.

Easter Bunny Pictures
April 7th Canine Café
TIME: 10-3pm (9:00-4pm for volunteers)
CONTACT: Lynda Montgomery 704-392-7868

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Bring your child and/or your greyhound, enjoy treats and have their picture made with the Easter Bunny! All proceeds will benefit Greyhound Friends of NC. Cost is a $10 donation for one dog and $15 for multiple dogs.
We are looking for more volunteers for this event. If you are available please contact me.

Bark in the Park
April 28th William R. Davie Park, 4635 Pineville-Matthews Rd, Charlotte
TIME:10:00 – 4:00pm
CONTACT: Lynda Montgomery 704-392-7868

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Dogs Day Out is held by the Mecklenburg County Park and Rec Dept as a fundraiser to fund more dog parks in Mecklenburg. GFNC will have a table at the event. Come on out and stop by to say hello.
We are looking for more volunteers for this event. If you are available please contact me.

MEET & GREETS
April 7th Pineville PetsMart Cancelled for April
TIME: noon until 3pm
CONTACT: Lynda Montgomery 704-392-7868

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April 14th Matthews PetsMart
TIME: noon until 4pm
CONTACT: Cathy Riopko 704-845-5716

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April 21st Monroe PetsMart
TIME: noon until 4pm
CONTACT: Dick Sloyan 704-989-2939

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April 28th University PetsMart
TIME: noon until 4pm
CONTACT: Linda Cummins 704-545-5651

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April 28th Steele Creek-Hwy 49 PetsMart
TIME: 11am until 3pm
CONTACT: Bonnie Hisman 704-608-9777

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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.

April 13th 2:00-3:00 pm, The Haven, 13180 Dorman Road, Pineville NC (close to Carolina Place Mall)

April 15th 10:30-11:30 am, Pineville Rehab and Living Center, 1010 Lakeview Dr, Pineville, NC

April 28th
10:30-11:30 am, Mecklenburg Health Care Center, 2415 Sandy Porter Rd, Charlotte, NC
10:30 -11:30 am, Stewart Health Center, 3442 cypress Club Drive, Charlotte, NC
If we have enough volunteers we will visit both Mecklenburg Health Care Ctr and Stewart Health Ctr on the 24th. Information will be posted on the

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forum as the date gets near.


MONTHLY GFNC DINNER
April 14th 6:30 pm
Jimmie’s Restaurant
Mint Hill Pavilion
7024 Brighton Park Drive
Mint Hill, NC 28227
704-545-7750

Serving fine foods in Charlotte since 1953. Jimmie’s at one time was located across the street from the Central Piedmont Community College Administrative bldg. If you have taken a class at CPCC you have probably enjoyed the food at Jimmie’s.

Contact: Lynda Montgomery

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, 704-392-7868
Let me know if you can make it and how many people will be with you. We were able to reserve their room for our group.

PLAY GROUPS
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Kannopolis playgroup is held each Sunday, 1-2pm.
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

Volunteers Needed
We are looking for volunteers for the following activities. If you have an interest in assisting with these events please contact the lead listed.

Welcome Waggin’ CONTACT: Leah Simon

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Volunteers needed to assist with home visits for potential adopters. And volunteers are needed to be a Greyt Friend to a new adopter and help them as their greyhound adjusts to their new life.

Mountain Hounds CONTACT: Lynda Montgomery

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This event is in Gatlinburg TN. It is time to start planning the 2007 Mountain Hounds event. We are looking for people to assist at the event. See website for details on event,

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