Date: April 5th 2009

Unfortunately, we've run into some insurmountable logistical problems, so we are going to have to cancel the K9-5K this year. The original idea was to have the route start and end at the Clocktower Place parking lot on Sudbury Street, but the police wanted $1200 to close off the major roads for the race. We then looked at using the Rockland Woods and making it a trail run, but the Rockland fields were in use for soccer games. So, we're going to a backup plan: participating in the Whisker Walk. This is a 1-mile fun walk with dogs that will involve a big fair afterward, including many of the kinds of vendors and entertainment we had planned to have. It's a multi-organization fun walk, and each participating group can keep the money they raise. The event will take place on June 7, starting at 11am, at the Lancaster Fairgrounds (home of the Bolton Fair). We're asking a $10 donation per family - sign up here!

I'm disappointed that the K9-5K didn't work out this year, but maybe we can plan for next year. In the meantime, I think the Whisker Walk is a good substitute. For those of you who already signed up for the K9-5K, I will be refunding your money today. If anyone knows how to reach Jason Bui, please get in touch - his email is bouncing.

We are still going to put on our dog behavior workshop on May 3. We're also going to be at two additional events in May: the Pet Fair Extravaganza in Waltham on May 9 (a fundraiser for Buddy Dog in Sudbury) and Paws in the Park in Lincoln on May 31 (a fundraiser for Save a Dog in Sudbury). At both events, we'll have a table and information about what we're trying to do here in Maynard. We'll also have the opportunity to sell things--raffle tickets, other merchandise--if we want. Please let me know if you have any suggestions on things to sell or if you can help staff the table at either of these events.

Thanks!
Lisa

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