Slobberfest July 7, 2007

SLOBBERFEST
Presented by Community 55 - Second Annual Beach Dog-lovers Festival
SATURDAY, JULY 7, 2007
Woodbine Park (NE corner of Coxwell & Lakeshore Ave. E)
www.centre55.com – 416.691.1113
11:00 a.m. - 6:00 p.m.
Free Admission

They’re back!

It'll be a dog day afternoon at Woodbine Park when Slobberfest kicks off its second annual Beach dog-lovers festival in the Park. The fundraising event for Community Centre 55 – a city of Toronto agency and an award-winning charity – will take place on July 7, 2007 . Proceeds from Slobberfest will go to 55’s “Share a Christmas Programme” and “Pet Lover’s Programme.”

The event kicks off at 11:00 a.m. with the Slobberfest Packathon Parade.
Both ends of the leash are invited to Slobberfest. The event will see dogs of every size colour and description showing off while their owners shop and network, There'll be a series of participation contests for your dog - Slobber King & Queen, Canine Diva Award, Best Canine Trick, Best Canine Howl, Longest Tail...not mention the coveted Dog Most Like Its Owner award. “The Who’s Walking Who Woof Jocks” - the Canine performance troupe - will perform. There’ll be workshops on “Cooling down Pets,” by Carl Milton of A Touch Love Inc., while pet wellness expert, Hillar Sorra, will speak on health and exercise. And a professional veterinarian will be on hand for the popular Ask A Vet feature.
Community Centre 55 is a City of Toronto Agency offering a wide range of community services including Seniors Fitness Classes, Children's Licensed Programmes, Book Club, Teen Drop In, Summer Camp. Golf Tournament, Harvest Festival, and Slobberfest. It’s located at the historical property on 97 Main Street.

Bring your dog, and children to Slobberfest on Saturday, July 7 at Woodbine Park
(NE corner of Coxwell & Lakeshore). Slobberfest is free to the public, and is accessible by TTC. Slobberfest hours are 11:00 a.m. - 6:00 p.m.
For more info, please visit: www.centre55.com – or call 416.691.113

The event scheduling as follows:
Main Stage
11:00 am - Kick-off with Slobberfest Packathon Parade & Opening Ceremonies
11:15 am - Crowning of Slobber King & Queen
12:00 pm - Who’s Walking Who “ Woof Jocks”
12:45 pm - Live Entertainment – Sons of Beaches
2:00 pm - “ Who’s Walking Who Woof Jocks”
2:45 pm - Live Entertainment – Sons of Beaches
3:30 pm - “ Berners at Work” – Bernese Mountain Dog Club of Ontario
4:15 pm - Live Entertainment – Sons of Beaches
5:45 pm - Canine Diva Award & Closing Ceremonies

2nd Stage Events and Workshops
11:00 a.m. Second Stage Ask the Vet with Dr. Jonathan Mitelman
(Kingston Road Animal Hospital)
11:45 am - Pet Owner Look-A-Like
12:45 pm - Canine Bobbing for Hot Dogs
1:00 pm - Workshop with A Touch of Love Inc. – Toronto’s Day Spa for Pets
1:45 pm - Sofest & Roughest Coat Contest
2:00 pm - Workshop with Hillar Sorra, Sasha’s Blend
3:00 pm - Longest Tail & Owner Look -Alike -
3:30 pm - Canine Ice Cream Eating Contest
4:00 pm - Workshop: Ask A Trainer, Gillian Ridgeway
4:45 pm - Best Canine Kisser & Best Canine Howl
5:15 pm - Best Canine Trick

Official Website: http://www.centre55.com