calendarofevents
NOTE: All Calendar events for the Fall issue must be received by the 10th of September 2011 and adhere to our guidelines. Visit
na-sd.com and click on “advertise” for guidelines and to submit Calendar events.
FRIDAY, JULY 29
Doggie Cafe – 6-8pm. Have fun socializing with other dog lovers and their dogs while practice teaching your dog how to be calm around exciting distractions like people, other dogs and food. Sindi Somers, of Wild and Tame Wellness and Communi- cations, will offer free psychic readings for up to 20 guests. $10 suggested donation. San Diego Humane Society, 5500 Gaines St, San Diego, 92110. RSVP: 619-299-7012 x 2230 or
SDHumane.org.
SATURDAY, JULY 30
Leash Walking, Level One Workshop – 9-10:30am. Learn the secrets to having your dog walk nicely on-leash in any situation. $35. San Diego Humane Society, 5500 Gaines St, San Diego, 92110. Pre-registration required: 619-299-7012 x 2247 or
SDHumane.org.
SUNDAY, JULY 31
3rd Annual Doggie Street Festival – 9am-4pm. Southern California’s largest dog adoption-focused festival. Fun, entertainment, good eats, valuable pet information, products, services, speakers, music, special guests and more. All friendly dogs welcome. Free. Hilton San Diego Bayfront Park, 1 Park Blvd, San Diego, 92101.
DoggieStreetFestival.org.
MONDAY, AUGUST 1
Bird Watching Mondays – 8am. Discover the fas- cinating birds and the unique art of bird-watching. San Diego Botanical Garden, 230 Quail Garden Dr, Encinitas, 92024. 760-532-0917.
SDBGarden.org.
TUESDAY, AUGUST 2
How to Live Happily Ever After with Your Cat – 6:30-8pm. Open-forum workshop teaches feline parents the vital training secrets needed to help pre- vent and manage unwanted cat behaviors before they become a real problem. $35/general public, free/pet parents who adopted from the San Diego Humane Society and SPCA. San Diego Humane Society, 5500 Gaines St, San Diego, 92110. Pre-registration required: 619-299-7012 x 2247 or
SDHumane.org.
SATURDAY, AUGUST 6
Leash Walking, Level Two Workshop – 9-10:30am. Learn the secrets to having your dog walk nicely on-leash in any situation. $35. San Diego Humane Society, 5500 Gaines St, San Diego, 92110. Pre-registration required: 619-299-7012 x 2704 or
SDHumane.org.
Surf Dog Surf-A-Thon Clinic – 10am-2pm. Pre- pare your dog for the waves of the 6th Annual Surf Dog Surf-A-Thon (Sept 11). Dogs of every size receive special training on how to maneuver the waves in our exciting lessons. Dog Beach, 3006 Sandy Ln, Del Mar, 92014. Sign Up: AnimalCenter. org/Donate/
Donate_Surf_Clinics.aspx.
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Puppy Support Group – 10:30-11:30am. Have a new puppy? Got some questions? Bring your puppy for an hour of open-forum problem solving and puppy play. Puppies must be current on their vac- cines and under 16 weeks of age. $35. San Diego Humane Society, 5500 Gaines St, San Diego, 92110. Pre-registration required: 619-299-7012 x 2247 or
SDHumane.org.
Wildlife Tracking Walks – 8:30-10:30am. Learn to recognize and identify various signs left behind by resident wildlife. Free. Mission Trails Regional Park Visitor Center, 2 Father Junipero Serra Trl, San Diego, 92119. 619-668-3281.
MTRP.org.
MONDAY, AUGUST 8
Monthly Bird Counts – 7:30am-12pm. All levels of experience welcome. For more info and to receive an automatic reply with meeting location, contact Robert Patton:
Birds@SanElijo.org.
FRIDAY, AUGUST 12
Doggie Cafe: North Campus – 6-8pm. Have fun socializing with other dog lovers and their dogs while practice teaching your dog how to be calm around exciting distractions like people, other dogs and food. Behavior and Training specialists “on- paw” to answer training questions. $10 suggested donation. San Diego Humane Society, 572 Airport Rd, Oceanside, 92058. RSVP: 619-299-7012 x 2230 or
SDHumane.org.
SATURDAY, AUGUST 13
Really Reliable Recall – 9-10:30am. Learn what it takes to have your dog reliably come when called, all the time. $35. San Diego Humane Society, 5500 Gaines St, San Diego, 92110. Register:
SDHumane.org.
Dog Beach Cleanup – 9-11am. You and your friendly dog are invited to join Friends of Dog Beach at our regular Beach Cleanups. All cleanup supplies provided, along with treats for you and your dog. Dog Beach, North Ocean Beach. More info: 619-523-1700.
OceanBeachSanDiego.com/ Dog-Beach-Cleanup.
Surf Dog Surf-A-Thon Clinic – 10am-2pm. See Aug 6 listing. Dog Beach, 3006 Sandy Ln, Del Mar, 92014. Sign Up:
AnimalCenter.org/Donate/ Donate_Surf_Clinics.aspx.
Cardiff Dog Days of Summer – 10am-3pm. A street fair for dogs and dog lovers. Includes contests, games, raffles, vendors, food and more. Blessing of the Animals by Drupon Samten Rinpoche of the Tibetan Meditation Center of Escondido. Proceeds benefit local animal charities and Cardiff 101 Main Street. Held at Aberdeen Dr, Cardiff-by-the-Sea, 92007.
CardiffDogDaysOfSummer.com.
Adoption Outreach – 11am-2pm. With the Escondi- do Humane Society. Kahoots, 334 W El Norte Pkwy, Escondido, 92026.
EscondidoHumaneSociety.org.
www.na-sd.com SATURDAY, AUGUST 20
Pet Loss Support Group – 10-11:30am. Sessions led by a licensed social worker and open to ages 10 and up, including pet parents who are considering or preparing for euthanasia. Bring pictures of your pet with you to the sessions. Free, donations appreci- ated. San Diego Humane Society, 5500 Gaines St, San Diego, 92110. Reservations encouraged, but not required: 619-299-7012 x 2311 or
SDHumane.org.
Surf Dog Surf-A-Thon Clinic – 10am-2pm. See Aug 6 listing. Dog Beach, 3006 Sandy Ln, Del Mar, 92014. Sign Up:
AnimalCenter.org/Donate/ Donate_Surf_Clinics.aspx.
Adoption Outreach – 11am-2pm. With the Es- condido Humane Society. Petco Escondido, 1000 W Valley Pkwy, Escondido, 92025. EscondidoHu-
maneSociety.org.
Friends of Famosa Slough Bird Walk – 1-3pm. An easy walk with good views of a variety of birds and salt marsh habitat. Free. Meet at the kiosk by the corner of Famosa Blvd and W Pt Loma Blvd, San Diego, 92138. 619-224-4591.
FamosaSlough.org.
Fur Ball 2011 – 6pm-12am. You and your well mannered, on-leash doggie companion are invited to a night of celebration under the stars with the San Diego Humane Society. Enjoy dancing, live entertainment and fine dining that supports animals and vital community programs. See website for cost. Tickets: 619-243-3479 or
Furball@SDHumane.org.
SDHumane.org.
THURSDAY, AUGUST 25
Pet Loss Support Group: North Campus – 6:30- 8pm. Sessions led by a licensed social worker and open to ages 10 and up, including pet parents who are considering or preparing for euthanasia. Bring pictures of your pet with you to the sessions. Free, donations appreciated. San Diego Humane Society, 572 Airport Rd, Oceanside, 92058. Reservations encouraged, but not required: 619-299-7012 x 2311 or
SDHumane.org.
FRIDAY, AUGUST 26
Beach Party Doggie Cafe – 6-8pm. Have fun so- cializing with other dog lovers and their dogs while practice teaching your dog how to be calm around exciting distractions like people, other dogs and food. Behavior and Training specialists “on-paw” to answer training questions. $10 suggested dona- tion. $10 suggested donation. San Diego Humane Society, 5500 Gaines St, San Diego, 92110. RSVP: 619-299-7012 x 2230 or
SDHumane.org.
SATURDAY, AUGUST 27
San Diego Bark For Life –10am-1pm. The American Cancer Society’s Bark For Life honors the care giving qualities of canine companions. A non-competitive walk event for dogs and their owners to raise funds and awareness in the fight against cancer. Also includes demonstrations, con-
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