JOIN US!
Sunday, September 13, 2009
from
11:00 AM - 4:00 PM
at
Bull Run Regional Park
7700 Bull Run Dr
Centreville, VA 20121
(scroll down near bottom of page for directions)
VOLUNTEERS NEEDED!!!!
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2009
Bash Information
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Minimum donation is $8 per person 12 years and older; $5 for those 5 yrs - 11 yrs; and none for those under 5 years. Pre-payment of the donation is required, as well as pre-registration. See below for Donation Payment Methods, including pre-payment deadline. |
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There will be a $4 discounted parking fee per vehicle for attendees that live in locations other than Alexandria, Arlington, City of Fairfax, Fairfax County, Falls Church and Loudoun County. Pay as you enter the park. Tell the attendant you are going to Pavilion #1. |
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Bichons only, please |
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All pets must be current on their vaccinations. Please
note that if your bichon needs a bordetella (kennel
cough) vaccine, it takes two weeks to get to full efficacy
-- so please get the vaccine as soon as possible. You
may want to refer to our page on Vaccinations. |
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No male dogs over six months old that have not been
neutered. |
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Please leave your female bichon at home if she is in
heat. |
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Please obey the local leash law. Be certain
to bring a leash with you.
You will need it whenever your bichon is outside the fenced
area. |
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Bring a picnic lunch for you and your family to enjoy. |
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Bottled water & canned soda will be available for
purchase, with proceeds to Rescue. Homemade desserts will
be provided at no charge. |
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Watering stations will be provided for the dogs. |
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Bring an adequate supply of poop bags. |
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Please bring lawn chairs. There will be some seating
available in the pavilion, but you may want to sit closer
to the presentation areas. |
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In order to be able to return to the park
for future events, we must be diligent in cleaning up
after our bichons, properly disposing of trash. |
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NO SMOKING within the fenced-in area. Properly dispose
of cigarettes if smoking in other areas of the park. |
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You must register to attend!
Online Registration is available NOW!
Click HERE to register
If you experience any problems
completing your registration,
email Robin at robinr703@verizon.net
and let her know so she can
contact you for your registration information
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Donation Payment Methods:
Pre-payment of the minimum donation of $8.00 per registered person 12 years or older
and $5.00 per person for children 5 - 11 years is required
in order for your registration to be complete.
If your registration is not paid within 2 days of completing your on-line registration,
you may lose your "space". We are expecting a sold out event, so do not delay in submitting
your online registration AND your donation prepayment.
Since the Bash is only days away, prepayment needs to be on VISA or MasterCard
There are instructions at the top of the prepayment form
to fax or phone in your payment information.
Click HERE for prepayment form
(Payment should be made immediately after
you have submitted your online registration) |
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Bichon
Boutique at the Bash
Be prepared to shop!!!
An abundance of items will be on clearance or sale with
DISCOUNTS UP TO 50% OFF,
so shop early for the biggest selection and great savings!
Many of these items have been discontinued by the manufacturer
or we will no longer be selling them in the Boutique!
This may be your
last chance to buy these great bichon items
and have
100% of profits go to Bichon Rescue!
There will be a large
selection of gift items for you and your bichon available
for
purchase or order, including a selection of:
You can pay at the Bash with cash, check, VISA or MasterCard
100%
of the profits from the sales of these items are
always used to help bichons in crisis!
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11:00
AM - 4:00 PM
She'll
talk to your animals ... and then tell you what they have
to say!
Let Diane Roadcap, an Animal
Communicator and radio personality, tell you what
your pet is thinking,
help you understand his/her behavior
problems, try to find what out why your dog is in pain,
or
connect with pets now at the Rainbow Bridge.
Diane is recognized
as one of the world's foremost pet psychics
and she will be
offering individual sessions at the Bash.
Reading for 1 pet in household = 15 minutes and costs $45.00
Reading for 2 pets in same home = 20 minutes and costs $55.00
Reading for 3-4 pets in same home = 30 minutes and costs $85.00
Diane donates a portion of each session to Bichon Rescue!
Payment for your session will be made directly to
Diane at your reading.
To learn more
about Diane Roadcap, visit her website by clicking HERE.
11:00 AM - 4:00 PM
Jim Poor Photography
Jim Poor, an incredibly talented pet photographer, will again be doing photo sessions at this year's Bash.
You can have a photograph done of just your bichon(s), or of you and your best friend(s)!
For those who had Jim do their portraits last year ...
he will be bringing new backgrounds so you can have all new and different photographs taken!
Jim will donate a portion of each sale to Bichon Rescue!
No appointments necessary!
Just go up to the photographer's tent and say "Cheese"!
COST
Sitting fee = $25 (normally $75)
Includes one digital file optimized and emailed
to you so you can make a 5x7 print
Payment will be made directly to Jim Poor Photography
Individual prints start at only $8 each
Many choices of sizes including VERY large size prints - plus - different package options available.
Details of sizes & pricing will be at the Bash
To see samples of Jim's work, click HERE,
(FYI .... Jim photographs the dogs in the S.P.C.A. of Northern Virginia to help get their dogs adopted.)
11:30 AM
Welcome by Jill Siegel, Vice President
Maryland Bichon Frise Rescue, Inc.
12:00 PM - 2:00 PM
Ask the Vet!
Dr. Adrienne Cardella, a veterinarian from Kingsbrook Animal Hospital in Frederick, MD,
will host the "Ask the Vet" table where you can ask questions about the care of your bichon.
The veterinarians and staff of Kingsbrook Animal Hospital have been treating the bichons of
Maryland Bichon Frise Rescue (as well as many bichon families in Maryland and Virginia) for over 16 years.
They know bichons (as well as other dog breeds, cats, rabbits, birds, snakes and more)!
Feel free to ask questions about allergies, hot spots, tear staining, teeth cleaning, importance of weight control, behavior issues, or other topics that will help you become a better guardian of your bichon.
To learn more about Kingsbrook Animal Hospital, visit their website by clicking HERE.
12:00 PM
Parade of Rescue Families
All attendees along with the Rescued bichon(s) they adopted
(from MBFR, a shelter, or another rescue organization) are invited to join our
Annual Parade of Rescue Families
in honor of Marilyn (Mena) Chu
12:20 PM
Gather for Group Photograph
1:00 PM - 1:30 PM
Advice from a Pet Tracker ....
Safeguards to Prevent Your Dog
from Getting Lost ....
.... And What To Do If He Does Get Lost |
If your dog should ever get lost ... or you know someone who has a missing pet .... then Sam Connelly is the name to know! Sam and her golden retriever, Salsa, are a Tracking Team. They are both trained to find lost pets.
Sam will provide tips to help prevent your dog from getting lost.
But if it should occur, she will review the steps to take to conduct a lost dog search.
We all hope it won't happen to us .... but be sure to attend this important session .... just in case!
CLICK HERE to see Sam give a Pet Tracking Demonstration on YouTube.
NOTE: Sam is also a talented artist! We will be selling some of her dog breed jewelry in the Bichon Boutique during the Bash! Check it out ... and buy some for yourself and for your animal-loving friends!
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After the presentation, Sam will be at the Pet Tracker Table to answer additional questions.
PURE GOLD PET TRACKERS
410-365-7456
To learn more about Sam's services, click HERE to visit her website.
2:00 PM - 2:30 PM
Watch a Kat "Do" A Dog!
Kat Brooks, owner of Dog-A-Do Salon in Herndon, VA
will give tips on
grooming your bichon and answer your grooming questions.
Kat will demonstrate her grooming skills on a bichon while you watch and learn.
Following Kat's presentation, she will be at the Grooming Table to answer more of your questions.
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3:00 PM
Drawings for Door Prizes
This year the door prizes are all gift baskets made of a great assortment of items!
EACH GIFT BASKET HAS A MINIMUM VALUE OF $50!
Each paid admission contribution will receive one ticket for the door prizes.
For every additional $5 donation you make to Bichon Rescue, you'll receive an additional door prize ticket.
When you see the fabulous items available to be won,
you will definitely want to buy more tickets to increase your chances of winning!!!
Nearby Pet-Friendly Hotel
The Red Roof Inn - Manassas, VA is located less than 10 minutes away from the Bash site.
The best rates available are obtained by booking via the Internet.
Click HERE to link to the hotel's webpage.
As of 8/2/08, rates for the Bash weekend range from $71.99 - $80.99
This is a PET FRIENDLY hotel, with no charge for one pet per room.
Have unanswered questions?
If you have any questions that have not been
answered here, please contact Sandy.
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