The Goffstown Edge

Animal Rescue League Fundraiser

Tickets are available now for the Animal Rescue League of NH’s largest fundraiser, the 13th Annual Live and Silent Auction presented by Centrix Bank.  The auction, which will be held on Saturday, November 5th at the Radisson (Center of NH) in Manchester, will begin at 5:30pm with bidding on the silent auction items.  Guests will then be seated for dinner at 7:15pm for the Live Auction.  Some of the incredible items that are up for auction this year are; a Mediterranean Cruise,  a Scotch-Lover’s dream package, a week in Las Vegas, a five-night stay in Costa Rica, a trip to Sonoma to enjoy wine tasting and so much more!
 
Many items, both large and small have been donated for this exciting fundraising event.  Advanced tickets only will be sold; ticket cost is $50 per person.  To purchase tickets to this event, please contact Robin McCune at 472-5714 or purchase online at www.rescueleague.org/2011auction.cfm  prior to October 27th.
 
New donations are still being accepted for the auction.  To donate, contact Marianne Jones or Robin McCune at (603) 472-5714. 
 
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About the ARL:  Pets give us so much.  They teach us compassion, protect our families, work as therapy professionals, and entertain us.  Pets comfort us when we've had a bad day and touch our hearts with their unconditional love.  At the Animal Rescue League of New Hampshire we save pets' lives, and they enrich ours.
 
The ARL NH is open to all residents of New Hampshire, and actively serves the towns of Amherst, Auburn, Bedford, Brookline, Candia, Dunbarton, Francestown, Goffstown, Hollis, Hooksett, Litchfield, Londonderry, Lyndeborough, Manchester, Merrimack, Milford, Mont Vernon, New Boston, Peterborough, Wilton, and Windham.

2nd Annual “My Dogs are Barking” 5K Fun Run to Benefit the Animal Rescue League of NH

On your mark, get set, Go!!!  Tie your running sneakers and start your stretching; the Animal Rescue League of NH’s second annual 5K Fun Run will be held on Sunday, October 16th at 10am.  The fun run, which includes walkers, will start and finish at the Educational Farm at Joppa Hill, located at 174 Joppa Hill Road in Bedford.
 
The League welcomes runners and walkers of all abilities, even the four-legged!  Yes, dogs are welcome at this event as long as they are on lead and participants keep the leashes short for the safety of others.  The first 200 runners or walkers to sign up will receive a commemorative t-shirt for the event.  Raffles will be given away to the participants as well as prizes for overall 1st, 2nd and 3rd place winners as well as top male and female in each age category.  Chip timing for the event will be provided by New England Timing LLC.
 
To sign up for this event, go to www.rescueleague.org/2011race.cfm or to www.coolrunning.com.  For more information on this event contact Robin McCune at (603) 472-5714 or robin@rescueleague.org.   The race committee wishes to thank the “My Dogs are Barking” sponsors; White Birch Brewing, T Bones Great American Eatery, Athletic Alliance Running Club, Road ID, Harvest Market of Bedford, Best Friends Animal Hospital, Pelmac Industries, E & S Insurance Services, Sully’s Superette, Centrix Bank, TR Ward Photography, Dean’s Carpet One, Archon Interactive, LLC, Firefly American Bistro and Bar and Absolute Title LLC.  Please consider supporting the businesses that support the League.
 
About the ARL:  Pets give us so much.  They teach us compassion, protect our families, work as therapy professionals, and entertain us.  Pets comfort us when we've had a bad day and touch our hearts with their unconditional love.  At the Animal Rescue League of New Hampshire we save pets' lives, and they enrich ours.
 
The ARL NH is open to all residents of New Hampshire, and actively serves the towns of Amherst, Auburn, Bedford, Brookline, Candia, Dunbarton, Francestown, Goffstown, Hollis, Hooksett, Litchfield, Londonderry, Lyndeborough, Manchester, Merrimack, Milford, Mont Vernon, New Boston, Peterborough, Wilton, and Windham.

5K Fun Run to Benefit Animal Rescue League

Couptopia Supports Pet Step

Pet Step

Eighth Annual Dog Walk

for the Animal Rescue League of NH

Saturday, September 24

4-H Youth Center, New Boston (Route 13N)

For more information, please call Robin at 603-472-5714 or download sponsor forms at www.rescueleague.org

All proceeds to benefit the Animal Rescue League of NH

Pet Step Fundraiser at Animal Rescue League

Pet Step Fundraiser takes place September 18

The Animal Rescue League of New Hampshire will host its seventh annual Pet Step, a dog walk fundraiser on Saturday, Sept 18, at the Hillsborough County 4-H Youth Center in New Boston, and the event eommittee is looking for some "go getters" to form walking teams.

Each year at the walk, individuals and teams compete to see who can raise the most money for the league.
Why would you want to form a fundraising eam?

• * promotes team spirit among colleagues.
• *You have the opportunity to raise much-needed money for the homeless animals of Southern New Hampshire
• *You will enjoy a fun day out with friends, family, coworkers and your dog.
• Team leaders must possess the following:
• * A love of animals
• *The ability to motivate a group of people to walk and fundraise
• *If you have the qualities it takes to be a team leader, then you shouldn't miss this opportunity!

Event registration begins at 9:30 a.m. on September 18 and the walk starts at 11 a.m.

Contact your friends and co-works and have them join your team, and be certain to register your team with Robin McCune at robin@rescueleague.org or at 472-5714

To create your fundraising page, visit www.firstgiving.com/npo/3934 and click on "Get Started."  Enter the name of the event, (Pet Step) the date of the event (Sept. 18) and select your choice for the style of your fundraising page.

To register your team, contact Robin McCune at 472-5714 or robin@rescueleague.org

Animal Rescue League Benefit at McGowan Fine Art

McGowan Fine Art announces the opening of “Unleashed!" featuring the work of Janet Duncan, Bruce Campbell, Jane O’Hara, Elizabeth Mayor, Holly Meade and Adelaide Murphy Tyrol. The show will run from June 22- July 30, with an artist’s reception on June 25 from 5 to 7 PM. This show is a benefit for the Animal Rescue League of NH and is free and open to the public.

“Unleashed!” is the dream of McGowan director, Sarah Chaffee, who is singularly devoted to her rescue dog Henry. “I have always had a strong connection to animals and I support rescue operations,” says Chaffee. “It was hard to pick just one organization when my audience comes from the tri-state area, but I think that helping any rescue organization is a win-win for animals.” The show itself will feature the works of 6 artists from around New England. The works range in medium from woodblock print to wire sculpture.

A show that is sure to delight animal enthusiasts and art lovers. There will be works by other artists available- Judy Lampe, Barbara Carr, Louise Chouinard, Hannah Phelps and more. 

Unleashed!
June 22-July 30, 2010
Reception June 25, 5-7 PM 

Judy's In The Dog House!

Judy Pancoast is "Kenneling Up!" for the Animal Rescue League of New Hampshire on March 25th, and I need to raise enough money to be adopted!
If you've visited our home, you know the fun and excitement that our two kitties...Deeley and Hazel..add to the madness that is life in the Pancoast household.  Did you know that Hazel and Deeley are ARL kitties?  We are grateful for the support of the Animal Rescue League that made it possible for our pets to be saved so that they could become part of our household. Won't you please help out by donating whatever you can...even just a dollar?  

Please make a donation by visiting my Firstgiving page: http://www.firstgiving.com/judypancoast

You can donate online with a credit card. All donations are secure and sent directly to Animal Rescue League of New Hampshire by Firstgiving, who will email you a printable record of your donation.

I've never participated in anything like this before (where I asked people to raise money) so I'm really crossing my fingers that it will be a success.

Please send my page on to anyone who might like to donate!
Thank you very, very much!

Thanks a bunch!  

Judy
"There's nothing like dog on which you can depend....
A dog is always there to be your loyal friend;
A dog will wanna hear about about your rotten day
And when you're feeling better she'll always want to play....."

From "There's Nothing Like a Dog" by Judy Pancoast

*** About donating online ***

It's very easy to support Judy online - visit: http://www.firstgiving.com/judypancoast to make a donation.

It takes a matter of minutes, is totally secure and you can even leave a message with your donation.

Mrs. Beasley's Dog Treats Home Made in Weare

It takes courage and confidence to walk away from a traditional job to follow a dream.  Maydene Koppel has both, plus a terrific product.  Mrs. Beasley’s Dog Treats started in her home kitchen in 2006, as a simple gift idea.  Positive feedback and a “take chances” attitude brought her to the Bedford Farmers Market, where her all natural pet treats were an instant success.  “When I started selling these at the markets, I noticed people’s enthusiasm.  It was right during the pet food scare and my treats were made from food you could serve your family!”  Most of the ingredients are purchased locally, from apples to chicken livers.  Koppel and her mother do all the cooking from the dedicated workshop in her home.  The treats are baked and then dehydrated in a two-step process that assures their nine-month shelf life.  When planning her business, Koppel was careful to spend only what she could afford, choosing to sacrifice some convenience to stay out of debt.  “Start small doing something you are good at.  Spend what you can and don’t over-extend,” is her advice to other hopeful entrepreneurs.  “It was difficult for me to walk in and sell myself,” she explains.
  “You have a product and you know it’s good.  You can’t give up, because out of the blue it all comes together!”  You can purchase Mrs. Beasley’s Dog Treats, and cat treats, online at www.mrsbeasleysdogtreats.com or at Sully’s in Goffstown.