DogsLifeKC Newsletter - July 31, 2009

August is just a few days away and there is still so many fun things to do in the city with your dog even though the weather is H-O-T! Have you considered attending one of the local outdoor concerts or outdoor showings of movies?

Check them out on our Around the Town calendar! http://dogslifekc.com/AroundTown-Calendar.html

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This weekend... enjoy the tunes
Saturday, August 1

• Country Club Plaza
  Enjoy FREE, live outdoor music every Saturday afternoon from 2-5 pm from now until September. Come join the fun as the Plaza courtyards are filled with the sounds of reggae, rock, bluegrass and R&B.
• The Legends at Village West
  Turn up the volume on summer fun with FREE concerts at The Legends every Saturday night plus Memorial Day and Labor Day. Enjoy Kansas City's finest local and regional musicians, a brew patio and even a play area for the kids, all surrounding the fountain in the center courtyard. 5pm to 8pm
• Zona Rosa
  Gather in Zona Rosa's Town Square for a wonderful FREE!!!! concert series every Saturday night throughout the summer.

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Looking for...Dining with Dogs
We're looking for places that will allow Dining with Dogs. If you know of any spots that are "rumored" to allow dogs on their patios, please let us know: ChowHound@DogsLifeKC.com

Particular places that we're interested in finding restaurants:

• The Northland
• Overland Park
• Independence
• Lee's Summit

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Next Week... Dog Retreat at The Elms
Aug. 7, 8 and 9

For more information: http://www.dogretreatkc.com/
Dog Retreat is a fundraiser for ESFOA. This fun family Dog Retreat is a great getaway weekend you can enjoy with your pet. Enjoy the Movie Friday, Pet Expo, Demos Dog Contests , Art Show and more all day on Saturday and for breakfast on Sunday.

Questions: Call Marilyn (816) 838-7490
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Spotlight on - Dock Dogs

Come try the fastest growing dog sport - Dock Dogs. It's open to all breeds and experience levels.

Mo-Kan DockDogs Practice
Sunday, August 2, at 12:00 - 4:00 p.m.
Kemper Outdoor Education Center

8201 Jasper Bell Blue Springs, MO 64015

Noon -1pm - Beginners & Volunteers
1pm -3pm - Open Dock practice
3pm - 4pm - Extreme Vertical

To reserve your sport or for more information: kucow@aol.com
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Mark your calendars

Save the date for these dog events!

• Saturday, Aug. 15th - Tails on the Trails in Lenexa
• Saturday, Aug. 15th - The Crossings at Barry Road's Off-Leash Dog Park Grand Opening
• Saturday, Aug. 15th - Three Dog Bakery's Bark-to-School portraits
• Thursday, Aug. 20th - Dogs Days of Summer at Prairie Village Shops
• Saturday, Aug. 22nd - Doga in the Park at Mill Creek Park on the Plaza

For more details on these events and many others, visit our Web site: http://dogslifekc.com/K9Calendar-Events.html

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