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Pet Fest and Blessing is Saturday

Posted at 10:51 am October 1, 2019
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Horse Haven of Tennessee will have their popular miniature horse Twinkles at the 18th Annual Pet Fest and Blessing, Saturday, Oct. 5, 2019. (Submitted photo)

Grace Lutheran Church of Oak Ridge will celebrate its 18th Annual Pet Fest and Blessing on Saturday, October 5.

“This year’s event will provide a chance to spend an enjoyable afternoon with your pet while you gather important information about the services and associations available to pets and their owners,” a press release said.

The Blessing of the Animals will be held in the pavilion behind the church at 4 p.m. The church will also hold a bake sale, rummage sale, and silent auction to raise funds for all the participating rescue groups. Boy Scouts and other volunteers will walk your pet while you shop, the press release said.

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Filed Under: Churches, Community, Front Page News, Pets Tagged With: Grace Lutheran church, Pet Fest, Pet Fest and Blessing

Fifteenth Annual Pet Fest, Blessing planned on Saturday

Posted at 12:56 am September 28, 2016
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Pam Williams

Pam Williams and her Westie Jessica at the 2014 Pet Fest. (Submitted photo)

 

Grace Lutheran Church will celebrate its 15th Annual Pet Fest and Blessing on Saturday, October 1.

This year’s event will provide a chance to spend a productive day with your pet while you gather important information about the services and associations available to pets and their owners, a press release said. The Blessing of the Animals is held in the pavilion behind the church at 3 p.m. The church will also hold a Bake Sale, Rummage Sale, and Silent Auction to raise funds for all the participating rescue groups. Boy Scouts and other volunteers will walk your pet while you shop.

Activities will take place from 1-5 p.m. and parking will be available for the mobility-impaired at the church or in the Woodland Elementary School parking lot behind the church. [Read more…]

Filed Under: Churches, Community, Front Page News, Top Stories Tagged With: bake sale, Grace Lutheran church, McArthur Animal Hospital, Pam Williams, Paul Szluha, Pet Fest, Pet Fest and Blessing, rummage sale, silent auction

Grace Lutheran has Pet Fest, Blessing, 5k Run/Walk on Saturday

Posted at 4:46 pm October 3, 2014
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Pet Blessing

A file photo from a previous pet blessing.

Submitted

For all who love animals, Grace Lutheran Church in Oak Ridge presents the 13th annual Pet Fest and Blessing on Saturday, October 4.

Activities commence with the Pets are Blessings 5K Run/Walk at 8 a.m. at Melton Lake.

More festivities follow at the church from 1-5 p.m. The church is located at 131 West Gettysburg Avenue in the Woodland neighborhood. Parking will be available for the mobility-impaired at the church or in the Woodland Elementary School parking lot behind the church. (Follow the pink puppy paw print signs!)

For the second year, the church is offering a 5k run/walk at Melton Lake at 8 a.m. This year, the Pets are Blessings 5K Run/Walk will invite humans to run with their dogs, if desired. [Read more…]

Filed Under: Churches, Community, Nonprofits, Pets, Top Stories Tagged With: 5K Run/Walk, blessing, contests, crafts, drawings, games, Grace Lutheran church, McArthur Animal Hospital, Melton Lake, Paul Szluha, Pet Fest, pets, Pets are Blessings 5K Run/Walk, Shelter Road, Stephen Damos, Woodland Elementary School

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