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Nov
23
5:00 PM17:00

Yoga with Rescue Dogs

  • Wright-Way Rescue Adoption Center (map)
  • Google Calendar ICS

Dog lovers and fellow yogis — find serenity and come for a yoga class and rescued dogs. Choose your time slot of 5PM or 6PM!

Wright-Way Rescue and its volunteer yoga instructor will be hosting Doga, a yoga class where you will be sharing your mat with adoptable rescue dogs, at Wright-Way Rescue's Adoption Center.

Cat lovers: Attendees can also visit with our adoptable cats between 5:15-6:15 (before the 6:00 class and after the 5:00 class).

ALL ticket sales will be donated to the animals in the care at Wright-Way Rescue.

This is event is welcome to all, and beginners are welcome. After all, the dogs at Wright-Way Rescue are beginners, too!

Make sure to get your tickets in advance as space is limited. Please bring your own mats as community mats are NOT provided.

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Oct
21
5:00 PM17:00

Yoga with Rescue Dogs

  • Wright-Way Rescue Adoption Center (map)
  • Google Calendar ICS

Dog lovers and fellow yogis — find serenity and come for a yoga class and rescued dogs. Choose your time slot of 5PM or 6PM!

Wright-Way Rescue and its volunteer yoga instructor will be hosting Doga, a yoga class where you will be sharing your mat with adoptable rescue dogs, at Wright-Way Rescue's Adoption Center.

Cat lovers: Attendees can also visit with our adoptable cats between 5:15-6:15 (before the 6:00 class and after the 5:00 class).

ALL ticket sales will be donated to the animals in the care at Wright-Way Rescue.

This is event is welcome to all, and beginners are welcome. After all, the dogs at Wright-Way Rescue are beginners, too!

Make sure to get your tickets in advance as space is limited. Please bring your own mats as community mats are NOT provided.

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Oct
20
10:00 AM10:00

Cats on Mats - Yoga with Rescue Cats

Cat lovers and fellow yogis — find serenity and get your om on Sunday, October 20th, at 10AM, to benefit Wright-Way Rescue.

Our volunteer yoga instructor, Dawn, will lead Cats on Mats, a yoga class where you will be sharing your mat with adoptable cats, at The Auberge.

All proceeds will be donated to the animals in the care at Wright-Way Rescue.

This is event is welcome to all, and beginners are welcome. After all, the cats at Wright-Way Rescue are beginners, too!

Make sure to get your tickets in advance as space is limited. All previous Cats on Mats class sold out quickly.

Please bring your own mats as community mats are NOT provided.

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Oct
14
to Oct 15

Second Annual National Pug Day Party

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HEY CHICAGO - MARK YOUR CALENDARS BECAUSE THE SECOND ANNUAL PUG DAY PARTY IS UPON US!! OHHHH YESSSSS!

For one night only, Maplewood will once again be opening its doors to all of our furry friends in observance of National Pug Day and the release of Morbidly Obese Pug: Salted Caramel Brownie in CANS!

During the event get a free professional dog portrait taken of your pup at the photo-booth station, purchase Maplewood branded dog merchandise, and drink as much beer as you can (you have an excuse, it's for the pugs). Maplewood will be partnering with Integrative Pet Care of Chicago, Chicago's veterinary clinic focused exclusively on physical rehabilitation, to donate $1 of every pint sold to a local animal rescue organization.

"Let's try to beat the world record for as many pugs in one place, or a lounge at least." - Adam Smith

DOG FRIENDLY. FAT PUGS ENCOURAGED. CANS AVAILABLE FOR PURCHASE. NON-TICKETED EVENT.

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Sep
30
7:00 PM19:00

Paint your Pet Fundraiser

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Join Wright-Way Rescue at a Paint Your Pet class at Tap House Grill in Des Plaines on Monday, September 30th!

Aided by our fun-loving instructors, create an original portrait painting of your pet (dog, cat, lizard, bunny, chicken, etc.) all while enjoying food and drinks! For this class, we are donating a portion of every ticket to Wright-Way Rescue. One pet per canvas. All skill levels are welcome! Are you ready to channel your inner artiste while supporting a great cause?!

$46 per ticket. This includes:

1. A pre-sketched canvas of your pet if you email us a photo of your pet AT LEAST 2 days before class. Only one pet per canvas (you will only have enough time to paint one pet).

2. All art materials provided.

3. An introductory paint tutorial and 3 hours of painting.

4. A raffle ticket to be entered in to win two tickets to one of Wright-Way Rescue’s Doga: Yoga with Rescue Dogs classes, a $40 value!

PRE-SKETCHED CANVAS:

Once you have purchased your ticket, please email one 'clear' photo of your pet and a copy of your ticket to paintyourpetandsiprsvp@gmail.com. Head shot or face photos will work best. Please include any names of guests you'd like to sit with during class.

Other important details...

  • We take RSVP's up to 48 hours before the class.

  • No outside food or drinks. Minimum one drink purchase per guest.

  • No pets at the actual event.

  • All ages are welcome to participate.

  • All tickets are final sale. Please double check the date, time & location before purchasing. If you need to reschedule, please check our homepage for other available classes.

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Sep
21
5:00 PM17:00

Yoga with Rescue Dogs

  • Wright-Way Rescue Adoption Center (map)
  • Google Calendar ICS

Dog lovers and fellow yogis — find serenity and come for a yoga class and rescued dogs. Choose your time slot of 5PM or 6PM!

Ginalyn Mendillo, Chicago area yoga teacher, is generously hosting Doga, a yoga class where you will be sharing your mat with adoptable rescue dogs, at Wright-Way Rescue's Adoption Center.

Cat lovers: Attendees can also visit with our adoptable cats between 5:15-6:15 (before the 6:00 class and after the 5:00 class).

ALL ticket sales will be donated to the animals in the care at Wright-Way Rescue.

This is event is welcome to all, and beginners are welcome. After all, the dogs at Wright-Way Rescue are beginners, too!

Make sure to get your tickets in advance as space is limited. Please bring your own mats as community mats are NOT provided.

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Sep
21
10:00 AM10:00

Cards and Cuddles

  • Morton Grove Public Library (map)
  • Google Calendar ICS

In celebration of Library Card Sign-up Month at Morton Grove Public Library, Wright-Way Rescue will be at this adoption awareness event.

Come meet cute, cuddly puppies on the front lawn of the Library. If you see a puppy you would like to adopt, reserve it with Wright-Way and finish the adoption process a block away at the Write-Way Rescue North Shore Humane Center that day.

The library will have activities for the whole family to enjoy, so come make dog toys, paint your face like your favorite animal, and enjoy popcorn. And while you're there, sign up for or renew your MGPL card and check out our resources for caring for your new pet.

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Sep
20
8:00 AM08:00

Putt Fore Paws Golf Scramble Fundraiser

  • Keller's Crossing at Stone Creek (map)
  • Google Calendar ICS

Join Pure Pet and Wright-Way for the 2nd annual golf scramble fundraiser for Wright-Way Rescue. We look forward to spending a beautiful day on the course with you all, whether you want to play, pet some pups or just support the cause - you are invited to join us.

Have a team or want to play? Contact Flo at (618)521-8522 or email contact@purepetstore.com

if you simply want to be a part of this day by supporting via donation, you are truly appreciated.

Be a part of this life changing event for dogs and cats in our community and help us raise money to fund Wright-Way's changes to better support pets in need.

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Aug
31
5:00 PM17:00

Yoga with Rescue Dogs

  • Wright-Way Rescue Adoption Center (map)
  • Google Calendar ICS

Dog lovers and fellow yogis — find serenity and come for a yoga class and rescued dogs. Choose your time slot of 5PM or 6PM!

Ginalyn Mendillo, Chicago area yoga teacher, is generously hosting Doga, a yoga class where you will be sharing your mat with adoptable rescue dogs, at Wright-Way Rescue's Adoption Center.

Cat lovers: Attendees can also visit with our adoptable cats between 5:15-6:15 (before the 6:00 class and after the 5:00 class).

ALL ticket sales will be donated to the animals in the care at Wright-Way Rescue.

This is event is welcome to all, and beginners are welcome. After all, the dogs at Wright-Way Rescue are beginners, too!

Make sure to get your tickets in advance as space is limited. Please bring your own mats as community mats are NOT provided.

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Jul
27
12:00 PM12:00

Horses and Hounds Day with the Corgi Classic

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Check out adoptable dogs and ways to help retired racehorses on a fun filled day of horses and hounds!  Back by popular demand, the horses will share the turf course for corgi racing throughout the day.

USE CODE “19wrightwayARL” for donation to be made to WWR

Buy Now – Don’t leave fido at home, purchase the special human and canine admission for The Park with a Dog Waste Bag Dispenser gift while supplies list.  Unless pre-purchased, no dogs (or horses) will be permitted. Click here for more information on this special ticket.

Gates Open 12:00PM, First Race 1:30PM, General Admission $8 Adult Online/$10 Adult Gate/$4 Youth


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Jul
20
5:00 PM17:00

Yoga with Rescue Dogs

  • Wright-Way Rescue Adoption Center (map)
  • Google Calendar ICS

Dog lovers and fellow yogis — find serenity and come for a yoga class and rescued dogs. Choose your time slot of 5PM or 6PM!

Ginalyn Mendillo, Chicago area yoga teacher, is generously hosting Doga, a yoga class where you will be sharing your mat with adoptable rescue dogs, at Wright-Way Rescue's Adoption Center.

Cat lovers: Attendees can also visit with our adoptable cats between 5:15-6:15 (before the 6:00 class and after the 5:00 class).

ALL ticket sales will be donated to the animals in the care at Wright-Way Rescue.

This is event is welcome to all, and beginners are welcome. After all, the dogs at Wright-Way Rescue are beginners, too!

Make sure to get your tickets in advance as space is limited. Please bring your own mats as community mats are NOT provided.

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Jun
29
5:00 PM17:00

Yoga with Rescue Dogs

  • Wright-Way Rescue Adoption Center (map)
  • Google Calendar ICS

Dog lovers and fellow yogis — find serenity and come for a yoga class and rescued dogs. Choose your time slot of 5PM or 6PM!

Ginalyn Mendillo, Chicago area yoga teacher, is generously hosting Doga, a yoga class where you will be sharing your mat with adoptable rescue dogs, at Wright-Way Rescue's Adoption Center.

Cat lovers: Attendees can also visit with our adoptable cats between 5:15-6:15 (before the 6:00 class and after the 5:00 class).

ALL ticket sales will be donated to the animals in the care at Wright-Way Rescue.

This is event is welcome to all, and beginners are welcome. After all, the dogs at Wright-Way Rescue are beginners, too!

Make sure to get your tickets in advance as space is limited. Please bring your own mats as community mats are NOT provided.

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Jun
24
7:00 PM19:00

Paint your Pet Fundraiser

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Join Wright-Way Rescue at a Paint Your Pet class at Tap House Grill in Des Plaines on Wednesday, June 24th!

Aided by our fun-loving instructors, create an original portrait painting of your pet (dog, cat, lizard, bunny, chicken, etc.) all while enjoying food and drinks! For this class, we are donating a portion of every ticket to Wright-Way Rescue. One pet per canvas. All skill levels are welcome! Are you ready to channel your inner artiste while supporting a great cause?!

$46 per ticket. This includes:

1. A pre-sketched canvas of your pet if you email us a photo of your pet AT LEAST 2 days before class. Only one pet per canvas (you will only have enough time to paint one pet).

2. All art materials provided.

3. An introductory paint tutorial and 3 hours of painting.

PRE-SKETCHED CANVAS:

Once you have purchased your ticket, please email one 'clear' photo of your pet and a copy of your ticket to paintyourpetandsiprsvp@gmail.com. Head shot or face photos will work best. Please include any names of guests you'd like to sit with during class.

Other important details...

  • We take RSVP's up to 48 hours before the class.

  • No outside food or drinks. Minimum one drink purchase per guest.

  • No pets at the actual event.

  • All ages are welcome to participate.

  • All tickets are final sale. Please double check the date, time & location before purchasing. If you need to reschedule, please check our homepage for other available classes.

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Jun
23
5:00 PM17:00

Bark in the Park with the Chicago Red Stars

This is a night for the dogs! Join us at SeatGeek Stadium for our annual Bark in the Park celebration where your pup is invited to cheer on the Red Stars at your side when we face Reign FC. 

A portion of every ticket purchased will be donated to Wright-Way Rescue.

Purchase of a ticket package includes an entry for person and dog. Dogs do not need an additional ticket. Everyone who purchases a Bark in the Park ticket receives a free pup exclusive item and the opportunity to participate in our halftime Pet Parade.

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May
30
5:00 PM17:00

Evening of Giving

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Please join Wright-Way Rescue and celebrate Yorktown Center's new dog-friendly policy. To celebrate the exciting policy, Yorktown Center will be holding its first ever Evening of Giving on Thursday, May 30, 2019 from 5 p.m. - 8 p.m. to benefit local animal rescue and welfare organizations.

By purchasing a $10 ticket from this page, your purchase will 100% benefit Wright-Way Rescue. You will receive a wristband at event check-in. Essentially you will be donating $10 for a night of fun!

Wristbands give ticket holders access to the event including food, beverages, face painting, balloon art, a live DJ, raffles and giveaways, and much more. In addition, many of Yorktown's retailers are providing exclusive one-night only discounts & giveaways to all wristband holders.

Wright-Way Rescue will be in attendance, and we hope to see our supporters and adopters on-site to celebrate!

This event is all about the experience for Yorktown Center’s non-profit partners, so we kindly ask that all pups stay home this evening but welcome them to take advantage of new dog-friendly policies and offerings launching Saturday, June 1!

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May
18
5:00 PM17:00

Yoga with Rescue Dogs

  • Wright-Way Rescue Adoption Center (map)
  • Google Calendar ICS

Dog lovers and fellow yogis — find serenity and come for a yoga class and rescued dogs. Choose your time slot of 5PM or 6PM!

Ginalyn Mendillo, Chicago area yoga teacher, is generously hosting Doga, a yoga class where you will be sharing your mat with adoptable rescue dogs, at Wright-Way Rescue's Adoption Center.

Cat lovers: Attendees can also visit with our adoptable cats between 5:15-6:15 (before the 6:00 class and after the 5:00 class).

ALL ticket sales will be donated to the animals in the care at Wright-Way Rescue.

This is event is welcome to all, and beginners are welcome. After all, the dogs at Wright-Way Rescue are beginners, too!

Make sure to get your tickets in advance as space is limited. Please bring your own mats as community mats are NOT provided.

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Apr
27
5:00 PM17:00

Yoga with Rescue Dogs

  • Wright-Way Rescue Adoption Center (map)
  • Google Calendar ICS

Dog lovers and fellow yogis — find serenity and come for a yoga class and rescued dogs. Choose your time slot of 5PM or 6PM!

Ginalyn Mendillo, Chicago area yoga teacher, is generously hosting Doga, a yoga class where you will be sharing your mat with adoptable rescue dogs, at Wright-Way Rescue's Adoption Center.

Cat lovers: Attendees can also visit with our adoptable cats between 5:15-6:15 (before the 6:00 class and after the 5:00 class).

ALL ticket sales will be donated to the animals in the care at Wright-Way Rescue.

This is event is welcome to all, and beginners are welcome. After all, the dogs at Wright-Way Rescue are beginners, too!

Make sure to get your tickets in advance as space is limited. Please bring your own mats as community mats are NOT provided.

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Apr
13
11:00 AM11:00

Doggie Egg Hunt - Morton Grove

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Hosted by Morton Grove Park District.

Dogs that enjoy the thrill of the hunt, or just like to romp, can search for treats hidden in colorful spring eggs. Please consider bringing a donation item (dog food, toys, treats, etc.) for Wright-Way Rescue.

When your dog touches one of the plastic eggs with his/her nose, into your basket it goes! Don’t forget to bring a basket or bag to collect your pooch’s finds.

Dogs must be leashed during the event. An adult owner should accompany all dogs. Aggressive behavior will not be tolerated.

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Mar
12
4:30 PM16:30

Yoga with Rescue Dogs

  • Wright-Way Rescue Adoption Center (map)
  • Google Calendar ICS
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Weekday class! Dog lovers and fellow yogis — find serenity and come for a yoga class and rescued dogs. Choose your time slot of 4:30 or 5:30PM!

Katie Foley, Chicago area yoga teacher, is generously hosting Doga, a yoga class where you will be sharing your mat with adoptable rescue dogs, at Wright-Way Rescue's Adoption Center.

All proceeds will be donated to the animals in the care at Wright-Way Rescue.

This is event is welcome to all, and beginners are welcome. After all, the dogs at Wright-Way Rescue are beginners, too!

Make sure to get your tickets in advance as space is limited. Please bring your own mats as community mats are NOT provided.


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Katie Foley has been teaching Vinyasa style yoga throughout the city of Chicago since 2016 and has been growing her personal yoga practice since 2008. Katie was inspired to begin teaching by her love and genuine desire to help others with their spiritual, physical, and emotional needs. Katie completed her 200 hour RYT at Chicago School of Yoga in June 2016. Katie spends her summers teaching SUP Yoga on Lake Michigan and she is an active student at the Second City Conservatory. Her background in creative arts and her love of all music and people create a dynamic flow that encourages you to have fun, center your mind, and pursue growth in your own personal yoga journey. She has two furr babies of her own and is passionate about all animals. She is thrilled to be partnering with this amazing shelter and firmly stands behind the mission of Wright Way Rescue.

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Nov
27
4:00 PM16:00

Giving Tuesday

Wright-Way Rescue invites you to a #GivingTuesday celebration. On Tuesday, November 27, Wright-Way will celebrate all of the animals saved by our organization.

Hosted by the Wright-Way Rescue Professional Board, we hope you will join us for an evening of beverages, snacks, Adoption Center tours, and animal meet and greets with our adoptable pets. This is a free event.

Please honor animals this Giving Tuesday by giving back and donating to our $15,000 goal. Your generous end-of-the-year donation will help us save lives and offer second chances.

For more information on the Giving Tuesday event or the Wright-Way Rescue’s Professional Board, please contact Allison MacDonald at allison.macdonald@wright-wayrescue.org

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Oct
17
7:00 PM19:00

Paint your Pet Fundraiser

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Jon Wright-Way Rescue at a Paint Your Pet class at Firehouse Grill in Evanston on Wednesday, October 17th!

Never painted before? No problem! Email the organizers a photo of your pet at paintyourpetandsipRSVP@gmail.com and they will trace your pet photo on your canvas for you. They are donating $10 of every ticket to Wright-Way Rescue.

$45 per person. This price includes:

  • A pre-traced canvas of your pet prior to the event if you RSVP with your pet's photo. $10 per extra pet (two pets maximum per canvas). Want to add a costume to your pet? It is an additional $7 to turn your pet into a Halloween-themed portrait!
  • All art materials provided including easels, canvas, paint, a variety of paint brushes, palettes etc etc.
  • 3 hours of painting and instruction by our fun-loving instructors. Not a painter? We will help you every step of the way to create the purr-fect masterpiece of your pet!
  • Each ticket will also be an automatic entry for a chance to win a pet portrait painted by Trina! We will announce the winner at the end of the class.


Once you have purchased your ticket, finish RSVPing by emailing your pet's photos to paintyourpetandsip@gmail.com. Head shot or face photos will work best. If you would like us to add a costume to your pet's sketch, it is only an additional $7. Title your email "10/17- Paint Your Pet & Sip Wright-Way Rescue".

  • We take RSVP's up to 4 hours before the class
  • This class is in the upstairs area of the Firehouse Grill. It is not handicap accessible.
  • No outside food or drinks (Minimum one drink purchase per guest).
  • No pets at the actual event
  • This class is family friendly (21+ to drink)
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Sep
29
to Sep 30

Fall on the Farm

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Join Wright-Way Rescue and Lambs Farm for Fall on the Farm, a family-friendly event September 29 & September 30 at Lambs Farm!

10am – 4pm Activities and Tent Sale Open
10am – 5pm Farmyard Open

Fall themed crafts and activities include paint a pumpkin, sand art, face painting, ring toss, basket toss, pumpkin roll, face painting, temporary tattoos,  decorating a cookie, craft kits, activity sheets, bounce house, tractor barrel train ride and more.

Steve Belliveau, Balloon Twisting, will be available from 12pm-3pm too on both days!

The Lake County Farm Heritage Association will be on site with tractors for kids to touch and go for a ride in a barrel train!


Children 13 & Over/Adults: $8 (includes Farmyard & Attractions but not Fall on the Farm activities)
Children 12 & Under: $12 (for only $4 more, guests of any age can have unlimited Farmyard & Attractions access as well as participate in ALL Fall on the Farm activities)
Children 2 & Under: FREE

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Sing to Save the Pups!
Sep
14
8:30 PM20:30

Sing to Save the Pups!

  • 900 South Wells Street Chicago, IL, 60607 United States (map)
  • Google Calendar ICS

Enjoy singing karaoke under the city lights as the 100 foot vessel cruises down the Chicago River and out to the Lake! Boataoke 2018 is an effort to raise money for Wright-Way Rescue.

3-Hours of showcasing your skills (or lack thereof) on a booze cruise with all of Chicago as your audience! Enjoy the full bar (cash bar), meet and greet with folks from Wright-Way Rescue, and create some great memories with friends!

  • Friday, June 29 - 8:30pm - 11:30pm
  • Thursday, July 19 - 8pm - 11pm 
  • Friday, August 3 - 8:30pm - 11:30pm
  • Friday, September 14 - 8:30pm-11:30pm
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Aug
25
10:00 AM10:00

Family Peace Fest

  • 6140 Dempster Street Morton Grove, IL, 60053 United States (map)
  • Google Calendar ICS

The 3rd annual Family Peace Fest on Saturday, August 25  is a continuing effort to encourage peace, hope and harmony in an ethnically and culturally diverse area - Morton Grove and surrounding communities.

The activity will take place outside of and behind the Civic Center at 6140 Dempster. The adjacent Farmers' Market will be happening concurrently. 

Join Wright-Way Rescue for the Pups for Peace Walk, a dog walk, at 10:30AM.

From 12-1PM, the event will have several speakers - headlined by Maudlyne Ijirehika (Urban Affairs reporter for the Chicago Sun-Times), a Peace Poem, and a closing Peace Dance led by the square-dancing group the Glenview Squares.

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Aug
18
10:00 AM10:00

Bark in the Park

Join the Morton Grove Park District for a morning of fun for you and your dog at Prairie View Park. Bring the whole family! There will be games and activities. Free giveaways to the first 100 dogs.

All pets must be leashed, and accompanied by an adult. Owners are responsible for cleaning up after their pets. Admission is free.

This event is sponsored in part by Lavitt Animal Hospital.

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