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A Touch of Understanding's (ATOU's) fabulous Youth Force is sponsoring its first event - Paws with a Cause - scheduled for August 22, 2009 from 11 am to 1 pm at Mahany Park - 1545 Pleasant Grove Blvd. in Roseville, CA.
Admission is Free. There will be many fun activities to enjoy:
* Disc Dog Demonstration by Steve Teer & The Flyin' Irish - featured on Animal Planet!
* A "Working Dog" Demo
* Raffle
* Food and Drinks
* Face Painting
* Cake Walk
Please join us for a fabulous time - Bring a lawn chair and a friend!
Please note that only Service Dogs are allowed in the park.
See you there! And, if you can't attend, please consider donating to help these wonderful youth in their mission to spread the word about Disability Awareness.
PAWS With A Cause News Release.pdf Click to down load the Press Release for this event.
Many Blessings,
Craig
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DH: Dear/Darling Husband
DS: Dear/Darling Son
DW: Dear/Darling Wife
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