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To submit or get more information on the events below, go online to downeastdognews.com These events are currently scheduled as of our production date however please check with the event organizers to ensure they are still taking place on these dates.

TRACKING WORKSHOP

WITH AKC TRACKING JUDGE CAROLYN FUHRER Saturday, July 2

Augusta, 9AM - Noon Follow up workshop for handlers and dogs working toward an AKC tracking title. Held at Viles Arboretum, Augusta and surrounding area. Corner of Hospital Street and Piggery Road. FMI: Call Kathy – 207-691-2332, kduhnoski@myfairpoint.net

NAIL TRIMMING CLINIC Saturday, July 9

Rockland, 12PM – 3PM Is your pet in need of a pedicure? Bring them down to Pet Quarters located at 235 Camden St, Rockland and Shannon from Catahoula Rescue of New England will be on hand to make your fur kids look their very best! We trim not only dogs, but cats, rabbits, guinea pigs, you name it! Nail Trimmings and Ear Cleanings are $10.00 each or a combo price of $12.00 for both. All funds raised go directly to the rescue.

AKC TEMPERAMENT TESTS Saturday, July 9

Somerville, 9AM – 5PM On Track Agility Club of Maine – first AKC Temperament Tests in Maine! Held at North Star Dog Training School, 252 Jones Rd., Somerville. Two tests; one in the am and one in the pm. Opportunity to earn the AKC Temperament Test title – dogs must be 1 year old. All breed and AllAmerican dogs welcome! $30 per entry. FMI: Call Kathy - 207-691-2332, kduhnoski@myfairpoint.net

BARK IN THE PARK Wednesday, July 13

Portland, 4:30PM – 9PM Portland Sea Dogs Stadium, 271 Park Ave, Portland. Each “Bark in the Park” game will feature the following: Pregame doggie parade around the warning track. - Special seating area in the leftfield grandstand. - Doggie Valets will be on hand to care for dogs, while their owners visit the Hadlock Field concourse. - Mobile ordering is also available- place your food order on your smartphone and have it delivered directly to your seat. - Private entrance into the park located on the third-base side of the stadium (gates open at 4:30 PM). https://www.milb.com/portland/ events/bark-in-the-park

IN THE KITCHEN WITH KEVIN Sunday, July 17

Online, 7PM The next Loyal Biscuit Facebook segment, “In the Kitchen with Kevin” will air on Sunday July 17th at 7pm. Heidi and Kevin (pug) will be creating their next yummy treat. Visit the website for upcoming dates/recipes as well as past recipes. https://www. loyalbiscuit.com/in-the-kitchen-withkevin

TOENAIL TUESDAY Tuesday, July 19

Rockland, 11AM – 1PM Is your pet in need of a pedicure? Bring them down to Pet Quarters located at 235 Camden St, Rockland and Shannon from Catahoula Rescue of New England will be on hand to make your fur kids look their very best! And remember we trim not only dogs, but cats, rabbits, guinea pigs, you name it! Nail Trimmings and Ear Cleanings are available for $10.00 each or combo price of $12.00 for both. All funds raised go directly to rescue.

NAIL TRIMMING CLINIC Sunday, July 24

Rockland, 12PM – 2PM Is your pet in need of a pedicure? Bring them down to Pet Quarters located at 235 Camden St, Rockland and Shannon from Catahoula Rescue of New England will be on hand to make your fur kids look their very best! We trim not only dogs, but cats, rabbits, guinea pigs, you name it! Nail Trimmings and Ear Cleanings are $10.00 each or a combo price of $12.00 for both. All funds raised go directly to the rescue.

ON TRACK AGILITY CLUB OF

MAINE - AKC TRACKING TEST Sunday, July 24

Somerville, 6AM AKC Tracking Dog Test – headquarters: North Star Dog Training School, 252 Jones Road, Somerville. Tracks will be in the beautiful surrounding fields. Interested in learning about tracking? Come and watch the handlers and their dogs as they work to earn an AKC Tracking Dog title! FMI: Call Kathy - 207-6012332, kduhnoski@myfairpoint.net

WINE & WHISKERS Tuesday, July 26

Bar Harbor, 5:30PM Held at the Bar Harbor Club. This festive event includes cocktails, hors d’oeuvres and LIVE music. Silent and live auction items. All the proceeds from the event will help support the operation of the SPCA of Hancock County. Reservations are required. FMI: spcahancockcounty.org

WOOFSTOCK Saturday, July 30

Kennebunk, 11AM – 2PM Woofstock is FREE family-friendly, dog-friendly beer and food festival held annually on the grounds of the Animal Welfare Society, 46 Holland Road in Kennebunk, Maine. Enjoy live tunes, local craft brews, food trucks, games, kids activities, dog agility courses, raffles, vendors, giveaways and so much more! https:// animalwelfaresociety.org/newsevents/woofstock/

ON TRACK AGILITY CLUB

OF MAINE – AGILITY COURSE TEST PRACTICE Saturday, July 30

Somerville, 9AM - Noon Held at North Star Dog Training School, 252 Jones Rd., Somerville. Practice with your dog for the ACT Test to be held on August 13 at North Star. The Agility Course Test is an entry level agility event to introduce beginning dogs and/or handlers to the sport of agility. This practice will allow handlers to use food and toys in the agility ring. FMI: Call Kathy - 207691-2332, kduhnoski@myfairpoint.net

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