Hiking Greyhounds @ Wawayanda State Park, Hewitt, NJ

Every Sunday 9:00 AM until around 11:00 AM

Location: We meet in the first parking lot at the main entrance off Warwick Turnpike near the Ranger Station.

More Info: http://home.earthlink.net/~hiking-greyhounds/index.html

E-Mail: hiking-greyhounds@earthlink.net

Phone: (973) 229-7171

This walk is on hiatis

Applefest '09 in Warwick New York

Olivia and her toe are better - the walk is on!

Wednesday Night Walk

Join GFNJ at Green Brook Family Fun Day!

Please join GFNJ for this Meet & Greet !!!

Please contact Linda Lyman for more info at lelyman10@comcast.net

Please note this M&G is at a new time - 3pm to 6pm!

Hiking Greyhounds @ Wawayanda State Park, Hewitt, NJ

Every Sunday 9:00 AM until around 11:00 AM

Location: We meet in the first parking lot at the main entrance off Warwick Turnpike near the Ranger Station.

More Info: http://home.earthlink.net/~hiking-greyhounds/index.html

E-Mail: hiking-greyhounds@earthlink.net

Phone: (973) 229-7171

This walk is on hiatis

Please Note: This M&G is being rescheduled for NEXT Sunday 11-18

Volunteers and dogs are needed to attend !

Fall Festival at Von Thun Farms

Come join GFNJ for a fun autumn day at this fun farm event.

The day offers hayrides to the pick your own pumpkin field, pony rides, petting zoo, corn maze, straw maze, pedal course, face painting and tattoos, sand art, candy art, games, inflatable moon bounce, vendors, food, crafters, country music, goat milking demonstrations, clown shows, straw jump, activity tent contests, and more. The farm market is open as well - delicious farm fruit pies, apple cider, candy apples, jams, jellies, and assorted baked goods are also available in the market. Admission is charged this weekend only.

For information, please contact Sue at 732 283-3889 or greyhoundadoption@gmail.com

Join GFNJ at D.O.G.S. of Vernon Golf Classic!

GFNJ has been invited to this event to have a Meet & Greet and mingle with the people on line for the golfing event.

Greyhound Friends will be sponsoring a photo booth, with the proceeds from the photos coming back to GFNJ.

We need volunteers to help staff the photo booth, as well as volunteers to show off their dogs.

Please contact Jane Lehmbeck lehmbeck@warwick.net or 973-764-1425.

Olivia and her toe are better - the walk is on!

Wednesday Night Walk

Unfortunately, due to the dire weather forecast, GFNJ will NOT be attending this event.

25th Annual Cranberry Festival

Due to the weather forecast for this weekend, this event is cancelled.

Come to the Grand Opening of Crown Veterinary Specialist

Dr. Wendy Ross (the vet who performs many of our greys orthopedic procedures) new office is opening and GFNJ is invited!

The office is right off of Rt. 22 - just behind Dr. Zolton's old office.

Date: October 17, 2009, Saturday - rain or shine

Time: 11:00am-3:00pm

Place: Crown Veterinary Specialist
23 Blossom Hill Road
Lebanon, NJ 08833



There will refreshments, dog grooming demo, training demo & more.

GFNJ will have a table and a few dogs. Anyone that wants to join us please contact Sue Smith 732-283-3889 or greyhoundadoption@gmail.com

We will also be having a CLOTHING DRIVE at this Meet & Greet

This M&G is located at the PetSmart at Concorville Town Center in Corncordville, (Delaware County) PA.
The center is located on Route 1 in Delaware County between Routes 322 and 202.

Information on adoptables will be available.

The event will be hosted by Nancy Simons and Michele Siegel.

Please call Nancy for further information at 610 388 - 0838.

This M&G is on hiatis.

Please join Ellen, Orville & Wilber for a M&G !

Please contact Ellen Ganopoulos for information 973-759-0461 RedReeper@aol.com

We will need greyt volunteers and beautiful hounds today and for future monthly Meet & Greets at this store location.
Please let us know if you can help.

Hiking Greyhounds @ Wawayanda State Park, Hewitt, NJ

Every Sunday 9:00 AM until around 11:00 AM

Location: We meet in the first parking lot at the main entrance off Warwick Turnpike near the Ranger Station.

More Info: http://home.earthlink.net/~hiking-greyhounds/index.html

E-Mail: hiking-greyhounds@earthlink.net

Phone: (973) 229-7171

This walk is on hiatis

Unfortunately, due to the dire weather forecast, GFNJ will NOT be attending this event.

25th Annual Cranberry Festival

Please Note: This M&G is rescheduled from 10/11

Volunteers and dogs are needed to attend !

This Meet & Greet is cancelled for today.

Olivia and her toe are better - the walk is on!

Wednesday Night Walk

Go Green for Greyhounds Clothing Drive Fundraiser

Greyhound Friends of NJ is hosting a clothing drive fundraiser. This effort will help keep our landfills free of clothing and each pound collected will generate cash to help adopt retired racing greyhounds into loving homes.

We will be collecting clean, usable and wearable clothing, shoes and accessories , also soft household items, i.e. bedding, curtains, tablecloths, and towels. Also welcome are hard toys and stuffed animals.

All donated items must be in tied plastic bags such as garbage or shopping bags.

Greyhound Friends of NJ's volunteers will be collecting your donated items at the following locations throughout NJ:

Tabernacle Bed & Biscuit, 46 Carranza Rd., Tabernacle, NJ 08088

Rusty's Place, 1141 Greenwood Lake Turnpike, Ringwood, NJ 07456

Maria Lutz, 18 Scott Drive, Monroe Township, NJ 08831

NEWLY ADDED: Patti from Well Bred has agreed to be a drop off location for Go Green For Greyhounds.

Due to the size of the store (storage is an impossibility) we've decided to make the drop-off a two-day event. Ellen will be on location with her van(s) on:
Well Bred, 25 Main Street, Chester, NJ
October 16 - 10am - 6pm
October 17 - 10am - 5:30 pm

Ask your family, friends, and co-workers to clean out their closets for a great cause. Get the children involved in this worthwhile project --clean their closets, help greyhounds and our environment- it doesn't get much better than that!!

Phillipsburg Mall's 2nd Rescue Rally

Hiking Greyhounds @ Wawayanda State Park, Hewitt, NJ

Every Sunday 9:00 AM until around 11:00 AM

Location: We meet in the first parking lot at the main entrance off Warwick Turnpike near the Ranger Station.

More Info: http://home.earthlink.net/~hiking-greyhounds/index.html

E-Mail: hiking-greyhounds@earthlink.net

Phone: (973) 229-7171

This walk is on hiatis

This Meet & Greet is back on - COME ON OUT!!!

Diane is restarting up this M&G and needs volunteers!!!

Olivia and her toe are better - the walk is on!

Wednesday Night Walk

This M&G is cancelled for today - please go to the Asbury Bark Halloween Parade!

Asbury Park/Asbury Bark Dog Halloween Costume Parade and Meet & Greet

Asbury Bark and GFNJ are having a Halloween Parade and gathering at Asbury Bark.

Interested parade participants can register their dogs at Asbury Bark between Noon and 2pm.

All dogs are invited to march whether they're registered or not; however, only registered dogs are eligible for prizes.

The Dog Parade will begin at 2:00pm at Asbury Bark (611 Cookman Avenue).

The categories for prizes are Best Dressed, Best Costume, and Most Creative. Prizes will be provided by Asbury Bark to the winning dog in each category.

Costumes should be selected with the weather conditions and comfort of the dogs at the highest consideration.

Prizes will be given out to all registered dogs.

If you can attend, please contact Jeremy Griffin or Larry Bertorelli at oceanoj@gmail.com or larrybertorelli@gmail.com

Hiking Greyhounds @ Wawayanda State Park, Hewitt, NJ

Every Sunday 9:00 AM until around 11:00 AM

Location: We meet in the first parking lot at the main entrance off Warwick Turnpike near the Ranger Station.

More Info: http://home.earthlink.net/~hiking-greyhounds/index.html

E-Mail: hiking-greyhounds@earthlink.net

Phone: (973) 229-7171

This walk is on hiatis

This M&G is cancelled for this month.

Wednesday Night Walk

Please join GFNJ at this new store.

For Information please contact Karen Joncas 856-889-1779 or joncor2@verizon.net

Please contact Ellen Ganopoulos for information 973-759-0461 RedReeper@aol.com

We will need greyt volunteers and beautiful hounds today and for future monthly Meet & Greets at this store location. Please let us know if you can help.

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WEEKLY EVENT: Hiking Wawayonda Par
Sunday November 8th, 2009 9:00 AM until 11:00 AM
Location: Wawayonda State Park, Hewitt
Map: 885 Warwick Turpike Hewitt NJ

Hiking Greyhounds @ Wawayanda State Park, Hewitt, NJ

Every Sunday 9:00 AM until around 11:00 AM

Location: We meet in the first parking lot at the main entrance off Warwick Turnpike near the Ranger Station.

More Info: http://home.earthlink.net/~hiking-greyhounds/index.html

E-Mail: hiking-greyhounds@earthlink.net

Phone: (973) 229-7171

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WEEKLY EVENT: Stroll Merrill Creek Reservoir
Sunday November 8th, 2009 9:00 AM until 10:00 AM
Location: Merrill Creek Reservoir, Washington, NJ
Map: 34 Merrill Creek Road Washington NJ

This walk is on hiatis

Calling all Warren County and Lehigh Valley greyhounds!! Come and join us every Sunday morning at 9 AM at the Merrill Creek Reservoir for a walk around Merrill Creek!! There are lots of trails to choose from, and, GFNJ volunteer, Nancy Barnett will provide us with maps of the area, so there are different trails available for any e-bodied greyhound. We will be meeting in the Parking Lot at the Main Entrance at 10 AM every Sunday morning. Please log on to the Merrill Creek website for directions. We will be walking through woods and fields and there are also several watering holes for the hounds to drink and swim. Please bring water for you and your hound and dress you and your hound appropriately. Bug spray is also recommended for this time of year.

If you have any questions, please contact Nancy Barnett at 908-310-9130 or nancy_barnett@merck.com

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WEEKLY EVENT: Walk Van Saun Park
Sunday November 8th, 2009 9:00 AM until 10:00 AM
Location: Van Saun Park, Paramus
Map: 216 Forest Avenue Paramus NJ

Calling All Passaic and Bergen County Greyhounds for the weekly Sunday Greyhound Walk. Every Sunday, weather permitting, there's an informal Greyhound Walk around Van Saun Park in Paramus. The longest distance we walk is just under 2 miles, but it's easy to bail out at anytime if you or your pooch is pooped. And speaking of pooped... here's the details: Bring: Something to pick up the poop. Place: Van Saun Park Paramus. Parking Lot #5 (The Pony Rides) Time: 9 am Sundays.

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WEEKLY EVENT: Walk Brookdale Park
Wednesday November 11th, 2009 7:00 PM until 09:00 PM
Location: Brookdale Park, Bloomfield, NJ
Map: Bloomfield NJ

Wednesday Night Walk

We are meeting Wednesday nights at 7pm for a walk around the Nutley area - weather permitting!

When: 7pm 'til ??

Where: Brookdale Park, Bloomfield, NJ.

We meet in the lower parking lot next to the playing field. This lot is only accessible from the Watchung Avenue entrance.

Please contact Jean Thomas at jeanlt.fbg@verizon.net or 973 661-1994

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Meet & Greet, Paoli, PA
Saturday November 14th, 2009 11:00 AM until 02:00 PM
Location: Cutter's Mill Natural Pet Place, Paoli, PA
Map: 43 Paoli Plaza Paoli PA



Please contact Larry Bowersox for information larry_e_bowersox@vanguard.com or Lynn Heiler at lynnheiler@aol.com

Larry coordinates the Grapehound Wine Tour - ask him about it !!!

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Meet & Greet, Princeton, NJ
Saturday November 14th, 2009 11:00 AM until 03:00 PM
Location: Cutter's Mill Natural Pet Place, Princeton
Map: 301 N. Harrison Street Princeton NJ

This M&G is cancelled for November and December - see you in January, 2010!

Please contact Mary O'Donnell for information 908-281-3007 cleo1053@aol.com

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Meet & Greet, Holmdel, NJ
Saturday November 14th, 2009 11:00 AM until 02:00 PM
Location: PetSmart, Holmdel, NJ (732) 615-9770
Map: 2101 US Hwy 35 Holmdel NJ 07733

For information please contact Rose Comerford at 732 566-9514greyboyz@aol.com

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Meet & Greet, Deptford, NJ
Saturday November 14th, 2009 11:00 AM until 02:00 PM
Location: PetSmart, Deptford, NJ
Map: 2000 Clements Bridge Road Deptford NJ

Please join GFNJ for this Meet & Greet !!!

Please contact Linda Lyman for more info at lelyman10@comcast.net

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Meet & Greet, Petco, Watchung, NJ
Saturday November 14th, 2009 12:00 PM until 03:00 PM
Location: Petco, Watchung, NJ 908-322-2844
Map: 1701 Rt 22 W (Blue Star Shopping Center) Watchung NJ 07069

Please contact Janet Marshall for information greygal58@gmail.com

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Meet & Greet, Wayne, NJ
Saturday November 14th, 2009 3:00 PM until 06:00 PM
Location: PetSmart, Wayne, NJ
Map: 57 Route 23 (Westbelt Shopping Center) Wayne NJ 07470

Please note this M&G is at a new time - 3pm to 6pm!

Please contact Ellen Ganopoulos for information 973-759-0461 RedReeper@aol.com

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WEEKLY EVENT: Hiking Wawayonda Par
Sunday November 15th, 2009 9:00 AM until 11:00 AM
Location: Wawayonda State Park, Hewitt
Map: 885 Warwick Turpike Hewitt NJ

Hiking Greyhounds @ Wawayanda State Park, Hewitt, NJ

Every Sunday 9:00 AM until around 11:00 AM

Location: We meet in the first parking lot at the main entrance off Warwick Turnpike near the Ranger Station.

More Info: http://home.earthlink.net/~hiking-greyhounds/index.html

E-Mail: hiking-greyhounds@earthlink.net

Phone: (973) 229-7171

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WEEKLY EVENT: Stroll Merrill Creek Reservoir
Sunday November 15th, 2009 9:00 AM until 10:00 AM
Location: Merrill Creek Reservoir, Washington, NJ
Map: 34 Merrill Creek Road Washington NJ

This walk is on hiatis

Calling all Warren County and Lehigh Valley greyhounds!! Come and join us every Sunday morning at 9 AM at the Merrill Creek Reservoir for a walk around Merrill Creek!! There are lots of trails to choose from, and, GFNJ volunteer, Nancy Barnett will provide us with maps of the area, so there are different trails available for any e-bodied greyhound. We will be meeting in the Parking Lot at the Main Entrance at 10 AM every Sunday morning. Please log on to the Merrill Creek website for directions. We will be walking through woods and fields and there are also several watering holes for the hounds to drink and swim. Please bring water for you and your hound and dress you and your hound appropriately. Bug spray is also recommended for this time of year.

If you have any questions, please contact Nancy Barnett at 908-310-9130 or nancy_barnett@merck.com

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WEEKLY EVENT: Walk Van Saun Park
Sunday November 15th, 2009 9:00 AM until 10:00 AM
Location: Van Saun Park, Paramus
Map: 216 Forest Avenue Paramus NJ

Calling All Passaic and Bergen County Greyhounds for the weekly Sunday Greyhound Walk. Every Sunday, weather permitting, there's an informal Greyhound Walk around Van Saun Park in Paramus. The longest distance we walk is just under 2 miles, but it's easy to bail out at anytime if you or your pooch is pooped. And speaking of pooped... here's the details: Bring: Something to pick up the poop. Place: Van Saun Park Paramus. Parking Lot #5 (The Pony Rides) Time: 9 am Sundays.

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Adoption Weekend Meet & Greet, PetSmart, Ocean, NJ
Sunday November 15th, 2009 11:00 AM until 02:00 PM
Location: PetSmart, Ocean, NJ
Map: 2391 Route 66 Ocean NJ 07712

Please join GFNJ as we participate in PetSmart's Adoption Weekend!

Please contact Jeremy Griffin or Larry Bertorelli for information at oceanoj@gmail.com or larrybertorelli@gmail.com

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Meet & Greet, PetSmart, Watchung, NJ
Sunday November 15th, 2009 11:00 AM until 02:00 PM
Location: PetSmart, Watchung, NJ
Map: 1515 US Highway 22 Watchung NJ 07069

Volunteers and dogs are needed to attend !

Please contact Ellen Ganopoulos for information 973-759-0461 RedReeper@aol.com

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Meet & Greet, Staten Island, NY
Sunday November 15th, 2009 12:00 PM until 03:00 PM
Location: PetSmart, Staten Island
Map: 1520 Forest Avenue Staten Island NY

Please contact Cheryl Rosa for information 718-442-3974cherylarosa@aol.com

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WEEKLY EVENT: Walk Brookdale Park
Wednesday November 18th, 2009 7:00 PM until 09:00 PM
Location: Brookdale Park, Bloomfield, NJ
Map: Bloomfield NJ

Wednesday Night Walk

We are meeting Wednesday nights at 7pm for a walk around the Nutley area - weather permitting!

When: 7pm 'til ??

Where: Brookdale Park, Bloomfield, NJ.

We meet in the lower parking lot next to the playing field. This lot is only accessible from the Watchung Avenue entrance.

Please contact Jean Thomas at jeanlt.fbg@verizon.net or 973 661-1994

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GFNJ's 13th Annual Craft Show & Pet Expo
Saturday November 21st, 2009 9:00 AM until 04:00 PM
Location: Somerset National Guard Armory, Somerset, NJ
Map: 1060 Hamilton Street Somerset NJ 08873

GFNJ's 13th Annual Craft Show & Pet Expo

GFNJ's biggest fundraiser is again being held at the Somerset National Guard Armory in Somerset (Franklin Township).

The Craft Show is again on the weekend before Thanksgiving Saturday, November 21st from 9am to 4pm and Sunday, November 22nd from 10am to 4pm.

Highlights include: - our raffle, which has gotten bigger and better each year - wonderful vendors - digital Santa photos - holiday bake table - GFNJ adoption table - and much, much more!!!

LEASHED PETS WELCOME!!!

Your help, as always, is greatly appreciated. Tell friends, family, co-workers and neighbors about the Craft Show.

If you want information about the Craft Show & Pet Expo, please contact Patty Comerford at 732 566-2226 or pac173@aol.com

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Meet & Greet, Concordville, PA
Saturday November 21st, 2009 11:00 AM until 02:00 PM
Location: PetSmart, Concordville, PA (610) 358-0292
Map: 800 Hatton Drive Glen Mills PA 19342



This M&G is located at the PetSmart at Concorville Town Center in Corncordville, (Delaware County) PA.
The center is located on Route 1 in Delaware County between Routes 322 and 202.

Information on adoptables will be available.

The event will be hosted by Nancy Simons and Michele Siegel.

Please call Nancy for further information at 610 388 - 0838.

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Meet & Greet, Easton, PA
Saturday November 21st, 2009 11:00 AM until 02:00 PM
Location: Petco, Easton, PA 610-330-0740
Map: 2429 Nazareth Road (25th Street Shopping Center) Easton PA 18045

This M&G is on hiatis.

Please contact KathyMarie Sidie for information greys335@rcn.com

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Meet & Greet, Manahawkin, NJ
Saturday November 21st, 2009 11:00 AM until 02:00 PM
Location: PetSmart, Manahawkin, NJ
Map: 219 Stafford Park Boulevard Manahawkin NJ 08050



Please contact Alice Brown for information at savgreys@comcast.net or 609-597-0312

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Meet & Greet, Manalapan, NJ
Saturday November 21st, 2009 11:00 AM until 02:00 PM
Location: PetSmart, Manalapan, NJ (732) 683-1119
Map: 7 Route 9 Manalapan NJ 07726

This Meet & Greet is cancelled today - GO TO THE CRAFT SHOW!!!

Please contact Patty Comerford 732 566-2226pac173@aol.com

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Meet & Greet, Middletown, NY
Saturday November 21st, 2009 1:00 PM until 03:00 PM
Location: PetSmart, Middletown, NY (845) 342-1261
Map: 88-25 Dunning Road Middletown NY 10940

This Meet & Greet is cancelled today - GO TO THE CRAFT SHOW!!!

Please contact Nancy Bowden 845 987-8663 or bowden@warwick.net or contact Jane Lehmbeck 973-764-1425 or lehmbeck@warwick.net


A Meet & Greet is an informal way to learn about Greyhounds and the need that retired racers have for good homes. Spend time with some beautiful dogs and find out how to adopt one of your own. Or, give your Grey the chance to spend time with other Greyhounds.

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WEEKLY EVENT: Stroll Merrill Creek Reservoir
Sunday November 22nd, 2009 9:00 AM until 10:00 AM
Location: Merrill Creek Reservoir, Washington, NJ
Map: 34 Merrill Creek Road Washington NJ

This walk is on hiatis

Calling all Warren County and Lehigh Valley greyhounds!! Come and join us every Sunday morning at 9 AM at the Merrill Creek Reservoir for a walk around Merrill Creek!! There are lots of trails to choose from, and, GFNJ volunteer, Nancy Barnett will provide us with maps of the area, so there are different trails available for any e-bodied greyhound. We will be meeting in the Parking Lot at the Main Entrance at 10 AM every Sunday morning. Please log on to the Merrill Creek website for directions. We will be walking through woods and fields and there are also several watering holes for the hounds to drink and swim. Please bring water for you and your hound and dress you and your hound appropriately. Bug spray is also recommended for this time of year.

If you have any questions, please contact Nancy Barnett at 908-310-9130 or nancy_barnett@merck.com

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WEEKLY EVENT: Walk Van Saun Park
Sunday November 22nd, 2009 9:00 AM until 10:00 AM
Location: Van Saun Park, Paramus
Map: 216 Forest Avenue Paramus NJ

Calling All Passaic and Bergen County Greyhounds for the weekly Sunday Greyhound Walk. Every Sunday, weather permitting, there's an informal Greyhound Walk around Van Saun Park in Paramus. The longest distance we walk is just under 2 miles, but it's easy to bail out at anytime if you or your pooch is pooped. And speaking of pooped... here's the details: Bring: Something to pick up the poop. Place: Van Saun Park Paramus. Parking Lot #5 (The Pony Rides) Time: 9 am Sundays.

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WEEKLY EVENT: Hiking Wawayonda Par
Sunday November 22nd, 2009 9:00 AM until 11:00 AM
Location: Wawayonda State Park, Hewitt
Map: 885 Warwick Turpike Hewitt NJ

Hiking Greyhounds @ Wawayanda State Park, Hewitt, NJ

Every Sunday 9:00 AM until around 11:00 AM

Location: We meet in the first parking lot at the main entrance off Warwick Turnpike near the Ranger Station.

More Info: http://home.earthlink.net/~hiking-greyhounds/index.html

E-Mail: hiking-greyhounds@earthlink.net

Phone: (973) 229-7171

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GFNJ's 13th Annual Craft Show & Pet Expo
Sunday November 22nd, 2009 10:00 AM until 04:00 PM
Location: Somerset National Guard Armory, Somerset, NJ
Map: 1060 Hamilton Street Somerset NJ 08873

GFNJ's 13th Annual Craft Show & Pet Expo

GFNJ's biggest fundraiser is again being held at the Somerset National Guard Armory in Somerset (Franklin Township).

The Craft Show is again on the weekend before Thanksgiving Saturday, November 21st from 9am to 4pm and Sunday, November 22nd from 10am to 4pm.

Highlights include: - our raffle, which has gotten bigger and better each year - wonderful vendors - digital Santa photos - holiday bake table - GFNJ adoption table - and much, much more!!!

LEASHED PETS WELCOME!!!

Your help, as always, is greatly appreciated. Tell friends, family, co-workers and neighbors about the Craft Show.

If you want information about the Craft Show & Pet Expo, please contact Patty Comerford at 732 566-2226 or pac173@aol.com

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Meet & Greet, Edison, NJ
Sunday November 22nd, 2009 11:30 AM until 02:00 PM
Location: Petco, Edison, NJ 732-516-0330
Map: 1025 Route 1 S Edison NJ 08817

This Meet & Greet is cancelled for today - GO TO THE CRAFT SHOW!!!.

Please contact Dawn & Kent at tapgirl65@msn.com or call 732-940-4223 and leave a message.

Dawn & Kent are looking for great people and greyhounds who are interested in helping at this M&G.

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WEEKLY EVENT: Walk Brookdale Park
Wednesday November 25th, 2009 7:00 PM until 09:00 PM
Location: Brookdale Park, Bloomfield, NJ
Map: Bloomfield NJ

Wednesday Night Walk

We are meeting Wednesday nights at 7pm for a walk around the Nutley area - weather permitting!

When: 7pm 'til ??

Where: Brookdale Park, Bloomfield, NJ.

We meet in the lower parking lot next to the playing field. This lot is only accessible from the Watchung Avenue entrance.

Please contact Jean Thomas at jeanlt.fbg@verizon.net or 973 661-1994

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WEEKLY EVENT: Walk Brookdale Park
Wednesday November 25th, 2009 7:00 PM until 09:00 PM
Location: Brookdale Park, Bloomfield, NJ
Map: Bloomfield NJ

Wednesday Night Walk

We are meeting Wednesday nights at 7pm for a walk around the Nutley area - weather permitting!

When: 7pm 'til ??

Where: Brookdale Park, Bloomfield, NJ.

We meet in the lower parking lot next to the playing field. This lot is only accessible from the Watchung Avenue entrance.

Please contact Jean Thomas at jeanlt.fbg@verizon.net or 973 661-1994

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Gift Wrapping at Borders, Livingston, NJ
Friday November 27th, 2009 9:00 AM until 05:00 PM
Location: Borders, Livingston, NJ
Map: 530 West Mount Pleasant Avenue Livingston NJ 07039

Gift Wrapping at the Livingston Borders

GFNJ is planning to have a gift wrapping event/Meet & Greet at the Livingston Borders on:

Friday, November 27th 9am - 5pm

Volunteers are needed!!!

For additonal information, please contact Kristi kristie.norris@gmail.com if you would like to help wrap.

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Gift Wrapping at Barnes & Noble, Holmdel, NJ
Friday November 27th, 2009 10:00 AM until 10:00 PM
Location: Barnes & Noble, Holmdel, NJ (732) 275-0620
Map: 2134 State Highway 35 Holmdel NJ 07733

Gift Wrapping at the Holmdel Barnes & Noble

GFNJ is planning to have a gift wrapping event/Meet & Greet at the Holmdel Barnes & Noble on:

Friday, November 27th 10am - 10pm

Volunteers are needed!!!

For additonal information, please contact Patty at732 566-2226 pac173@aol.com if you would like to help wrap.

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Gift Wrapping at Borders, Livingston, NJ
Saturday November 28th, 2009 9:00 AM until 05:00 PM
Location: Borders, Livingston, NJ
Map: 530 West Mount Pleasant Avenue Livingston NJ 07039

Gift Wrapping at the Livingston Borders

GFNJ is planning to have a gift wrapping event/Meet & Greet at the Livingston Borders on:

Saturday, November 28th 9am - 5pm

Volunteers are needed!!!

For additonal information, please contact Kristi kristie.norris@gmail.com if you would like to help wrap.

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Meet & Greet, Somerville, NJ
Saturday November 28th, 2009 11:00 AM until 03:00 PM
Location: Petco, Somerville, NJ 908-203-8840
Map: 300 Hwy 202 (Somerville Circle) Raritan NJ 08869

Please contact Terryl Jackson for information 908-203-0070 greygal3@optonline.net

A Meet & Greet is an informal way to learn about Greyhounds and the need that retired racers have for good homes. Spend time with some beautiful dogs and find out how to adopt one of your own. Or, give your Grey the chance to spend time with other Greyhounds.

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Meet & Greet, PetSmart, Ocean, NJ
Saturday November 28th, 2009 11:00 AM until 02:00 PM
Location: PetSmart, Ocean, NJ
Map: 2391 Route 66 Ocean NJ 07712

Please contact Jeremy Griffin or Larry Bertorelli for information at oceanoj@gmail.com or larrybertorelli@gmail.com

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Meet & Greet, Broomall, PA
Saturday November 28th, 2009 12:00 PM until 02:30 PM
Location: PetSmart, Broomall, PA (610) 353-4446
Map: 2940 Springfield Road Broomall PA 19008

Please contact Doreen Peterzak for information dpeterzak@juno.com

A Meet & Greet is an informal way to learn about Greyhounds and the need that retired racers have for good homes. Spend time with some beautiful dogs and find out how to adopt one of your own. Or, give your Grey the chance to spend time with other Greyhounds.

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Phillipsburg Mall Meet & Greet, Phillipsburg, NJ
Saturday November 28th, 2009 12:00 PM until 03:00 PM
Location: Phillipsburg Mall, Phillipsburg, NJ
Map: 1200 Highway 22 East Phillipsburg NJ 08865

Meet & Greet at Phillipsburg Mall

GFNJ will be at Phillipsburg Mall again on November 28th from 12-3.

This mall is a "dog friendly" mall where you can walk your dog any time, and has proven to be a great place for us to M&G with easy parking (park in the back), plenty of room for us to set up inside, and a warm welcome for our wonderful greyhounds.

We will be at the Center Court (near H&M). You won't miss us.

PLEASE COME OUT FOR A FEW HOURS AND GIVE US A HAND.

This mall is a GREYT place to Meet & Greet! We get a warm welcome, great set-up with plenty of room, and lots of interested people to introduce our beautiful greys to!

Contact Nancy Barnett by phone, text or email for more information: 908-310-9130 nancy_barnett@merck.com or collardelights@hotmail.com



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WEEKLY EVENT: Stroll Merrill Creek Reservoir
Sunday November 29th, 2009 9:00 AM until 10:00 AM
Location: Merrill Creek Reservoir, Washington, NJ
Map: 34 Merrill Creek Road Washington NJ

This walk is on hiatis

Calling all Warren County and Lehigh Valley greyhounds!! Come and join us every Sunday morning at 9 AM at the Merrill Creek Reservoir for a walk around Merrill Creek!! There are lots of trails to choose from, and, GFNJ volunteer, Nancy Barnett will provide us with maps of the area, so there are different trails available for any e-bodied greyhound. We will be meeting in the Parking Lot at the Main Entrance at 10 AM every Sunday morning. Please log on to the Merrill Creek website for directions. We will be walking through woods and fields and there are also several watering holes for the hounds to drink and swim. Please bring water for you and your hound and dress you and your hound appropriately. Bug spray is also recommended for this time of year.

If you have any questions, please contact Nancy Barnett at 908-310-9130 or nancy_barnett@merck.com

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WEEKLY EVENT: Walk Van Saun Park
Sunday November 29th, 2009 9:00 AM until 10:00 AM
Location: Van Saun Park, Paramus
Map: 216 Forest Avenue Paramus NJ

Calling All Passaic and Bergen County Greyhounds for the weekly Sunday Greyhound Walk. Every Sunday, weather permitting, there's an informal Greyhound Walk around Van Saun Park in Paramus. The longest distance we walk is just under 2 miles, but it's easy to bail out at anytime if you or your pooch is pooped. And speaking of pooped... here's the details: Bring: Something to pick up the poop. Place: Van Saun Park Paramus. Parking Lot #5 (The Pony Rides) Time: 9 am Sundays.

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WEEKLY EVENT: Hiking Wawayonda Par
Sunday November 29th, 2009 9:00 AM until 11:00 AM
Location: Wawayonda State Park, Hewitt
Map: 885 Warwick Turpike Hewitt NJ

Hiking Greyhounds @ Wawayanda State Park, Hewitt, NJ

Every Sunday 9:00 AM until around 11:00 AM

Location: We meet in the first parking lot at the main entrance off Warwick Turnpike near the Ranger Station.

More Info: http://home.earthlink.net/~hiking-greyhounds/index.html

E-Mail: hiking-greyhounds@earthlink.net

Phone: (973) 229-7171

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Meet & Greet, Rockaway, NJ
Sunday November 29th, 2009 1:00 PM until 03:00 PM
Location: PetSmart, Rockaway, NJ
Map: 367 Mount Hope Avenue (Exit 35A Route 80) Rockaway NJ

This M&G can no longer be held at this PetSmart - since GFNJ does not do adoptions 'on site', we have been told that we are no longer welcome in this store.

Diane is looking for another location - stay tuned!

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Gift Wrapping at Barnes & Noble, Morris Plains, NJ
Monday November 30th, 2009 9:00 AM until 09:30 PM
Location: Barnes & Noble, Morris Plains, NJ
Map: 1940 Route 10 West Morris Plains NJ 07950

Gift Wrapping at the Morris Plains Barnes & Noble

GFNJ is planning to have a gift wrapping event at the Morris Plains Barnes & Noble on:

Monday, November 30th 9am - 9:30pm

Volunteers are needed!!!

For additonal information, please contact Kristi kristie.norris@gmail.com if you would like to help wrap.

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WEEKLY EVENT: Walk Brookdale Park
Wednesday December 2nd, 2009 7:00 PM until 09:00 PM
Location: Brookdale Park, Bloomfield, NJ
Map: Bloomfield NJ

Wednesday Night Walk

We are meeting Wednesday nights at 7pm for a walk around the Nutley area - weather permitting!

When: 7pm 'til ??

Where: Brookdale Park, Bloomfield, NJ.

We meet in the lower parking lot next to the playing field. This lot is only accessible from the Watchung Avenue entrance.

Please contact Jean Thomas at jeanlt.fbg@verizon.net or 973 661-1994

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Gift Wrapping at Barnes & Noble, Holmdel, NJ
Saturday December 5th, 2009 9:00 AM until 10:00 PM
Location: Barnes & Noble, Holmdel, NJ (732) 275-0620
Map: 2134 State Highway 35 Holmdel NJ 07733

Gift Wrapping at the Holmdel Barnes & Noble

GFNJ is planning to have a gift wrapping event/Meet & Greet at the Holmdel Barnes & Noble on:

Saturday, December 5th 9am - 10pm

Volunteers are needed!!!

For additonal information, please contact Patty at 732 566-2226 pac173@aol.com if you would like to help wrap.