The Capitol Bichon Bash is an opportunity for bichons and their people to get together for fun and conversation and is a fundraising event benefiting Maryland Bichon Frise Rescue, Inc., serving Maryland, Washington, DC and Northern Virginia.
Sunday, September 11, 2005
12 noon until 4 pm
James S. Long Park
4603 James Madison Highway (Highway 15)
Haymarket, Virginia
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Part of what makes a Bichon Bash so much fun is the ability for the dogs to run free and play off-leash. In order to do that, we need SIX STRONG VOLUNTEERS to help set up the temporary fencing. We will need you to COMMIT to being at the Bash site by 8:30 AM on Sunday morning to allow enough time to fence-in the very large area needed. We will bring the supplies; you just need to bring your manpower (but you may want to bring work gloves). If you can help with this, please email Cathy .
We also need volunteers to work in these areas:
Set-Up Bichon Boutique 3 people 10:30-11:30 Set-Up Registration 2 people 10:30-11:30 Work Registration Table 4 people per hour 11:30-12:30 12:30-1:30 2 people per hour 1:30–2:30 2:30–3:30 Work Bichon Boutique 3 people per hour 12:00-1:00 1:00-2:00 2 people per hour 2:00-3:00 2 people per hour 3:00-4:00 “Runners” (to keep things running well!) 2 people per hour 12:00-1:00 1:00-2:00 2:00-3:00 3:00-4:00 Clean Up 6-8 people 4:00- ? To volunteer, please email Cathy .
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2005 Bash Information
Minimum donation is $5.00 per person over 12 years old. Small bills appreciated. Bichons only, please 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. No male dogs over six months old that have not been neutered. Please leave your female bichon at home if she is in heat. Prince William County has a leash law, so be certain to bring a leash with you. You will need it whenever your bichon is outside the fenced area. Bring a picnic lunch for you and your family to enjoy. Bottled water and canned soda will be available for purchase, with proceeds going to Bichon Rescue. Homemade desserts will be provided at no charge. Watering stations will be provided for the dogs. Bring an adequate supply of poop bags. Please bring lawn chairs. The off-leash area will be surrounding the pavilion, but you may prefer to sit nearer the action! In order to be able to return to the park for future events, we must be diligent in cleaning up after our bichons, placing cigarette butts in the canisters provided, and properly disposing of trash.
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Bichon Boutique at the Bash
Be prepared to shop!!!
There will be a large selection of gift items for you and your bichon available for purchase or order, including a selection of:
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Handcrafted jewelry items (including brand-new designs!) |
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Lookout™ Carseats (to keep your bichon safe when riding in the car) |
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Doormats (featuring our hostess bichons, Heidi & Demitasse ) |
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Bichon PupperWeights™ |
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Hand-painted Bichon Holiday Candles |
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Suncatchers & Holiday Ornaments |
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Bellybands |
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Bichon Silhouette Holders for Business Cards/Cocktail Napkins/Mail |
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Large Bichon Silhouette Holders for Candle/Notepad/Plant/Tissues |
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Doggy Picture Frames |
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100% of the profits from the sales of these items will be
used to help bichons in crisis!
Note: We can accept cash or checks at the Bash, but not credit cards.
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| 12 PM - 4 PM | Fluffy, Snowball .... What are you trying to tell me??? Book your session with Diane now! Reading for 1 pet in household = 15 minutes and costs $40.00 Reading for 2 pets in same home = 20 minutes and costs $50.00 Reading for 3 or 4 pets in same home = 30 minutes and costs $80.00 Diane donates a portion of each session to Bichon Rescue! To reserve your timeslot, email Mena with "Pet Psychic" in the subject line. Include the hours you will be at the Bash and the length of session you will need so Mena can schedule accordingly. Payment for your session will be made directly to Diane at your reading. To learn more about Diane Roadcap, visit her website.
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| 1 PM - 4 PM | Ask the Vet One of the veterinarians 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 10 years. They know bichons (as well as other dog breeds, cats, rabbits, birds, 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.
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| 1:30 PM | Gather for a Group Photo!
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| 2 PM - 2:30 PM | Grooming Tips & Demonstration Donna Cleverdon, owner of Cleverdog Grooming and Daycare in Silver Spring, MD, will show us:
Donna, a National Certified Master Groomer, Grooming Instructor & Dog Trainer with over 30 years experience, will demonstrate her grooming skills on a bichon while you watch! Learn what to tell your groomer to get the bichon look you want for your dog. Following Donna's presentation, she will be at the Grooming Table to answer more of your questions. To learn more about Cleverdog Dog Grooming and Daycare, visit their website. |
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| Various Times | Doggy Games Have your bichon participate in fun dog games led by Mena! She is putting together a selection of games guaranteed to bring lots of laughter and smiles! |
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There will be exciting door prizes! Each paid admission will receive one ticket for the door prizes. For every additional $5 donation you make to Bichon Rescue, you will receive an additional door prize ticket.
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Click HERE to register online!
You need to preregister to attend!Attendance is limited to the first 200 people to register.
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Directions to James S. Long Park
Haymarket, Virginia is located about 35 miles
west of Washington, DC off of Interstate 66. From I-66 westbound, take the
Haymarket exit (Highway 15) and head north. Follow Highway 15 for approximately
3.5 miles. James S. Long Park is on the right-hand side. The Capitol Bichon Bash is being held
at the first pavilion on the left.
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Need lodging or have unanswered questions?
If you have any questions that have not been
answered here, please
contact Cathy . For those attending from out of town, Cathy will be happy to assist you in finding pet-friendly lodging.
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