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UPCOMING EVENTS 
PUPPY RAISER TRAINING AND FUN DAYS LISTED BELOW FOR CALIFORNIA AND ARIZONA
   

APRIL 2008

20 - 4th Annual Car Show - 10am - at GDD facility.
27 - A Celebration of Independence and Mobility - Graduation 1pm tours of the facility / 2pm ceremony

May 2008

10 - 1st Annual Desert Dog Run - Poker Run.  Starts at GDD at 9am and ends at Pappy & Harriet's at 3-6pm.  Live Music, vendors, raffles.  $150 cash prize for the highest hand.  Registration prior to May 1 is $25.00 per rider and $10.00 per passenger.  After May 1, $35.00 per rider and $15.00 per passenger.  CLICK HERE TO DOWNLOAD REGISTRATION FORM - THE FORM TAKES A MOMENT TO LOAD.

NOVEMBER 2008

1 - Wyatt's Walk in Arizona - a carnival like atmosphere and walk-a-thon to support the efforts of Guide Dogs of the Desert hosted by Guide Dogs of the Desert Arizona. 

 
  PUPPY RAISER FUN DAYS AND TRAINING DAYS - FOR CALIFORNIA AND ARIZONA
 
         
BEGINNING IN MAY 2008 TRAINING CLASSES ARE AS FOLLOWS FOR GDD AND SIMI VALLEY

NEW TRAINING CLASSES SCHEDULED FOR GDD AND SIMI VALLEY!

May 17, May 24, May 31, June 7 and June 14

GDD Training Facility Training Classes - 60735 Dillon Road, Whitewater, CA  92282
Note time change:        
      3-4pm for pups 8 weeks - 6 months  / 4-5pm for pups 7 months and older


Simi Valley - Rancho Tapo Community Center & Veteran's Plaza       Time:  10am - 11am
Take the 118 Freeway to Tapo Canyon Road Exit - Go north to Avenida Simi - Turn left on Avenida Simi - RT Community Center & Veteran's Plaza will be a short distance on the left.  We will meet by the covered pavilion and children's play set.  For those not familiar with the area, there are a variety of food options and Starbucks at this exit.


THERE ARE NO SCHEDULED OBEDIENCE CLASSES FOR ARIZONA AT THIS TIME
Arizona - please RSVP to Lori Murphy at
lori.gddi@azmurphy.net
NOTE:  Puppy classes for Arizona raisers starts January 26 for six weeks.  Classes begin at 10am and will be held at
Margaret T. Hance Park - 67 W. Culver - Phoenix, AZ (this is where the walk-a-thon is held)

Registration is REQUIRED, as classes are limited to 20 dogs per class. 
To get more information or reserve your spot for GDD or Simi Valley, please contact Trina Began at tbegan@gddca.org
For Phoenix, please contact Lori Murphy at lori.gddi@azmurphy.net
 

CALIFORNIA PUPPY RAISER EVENTS (ARIZONA LISTED BELOW)  
         

April 4 – 6

Hours are from 10-5:30pm.  (shifts 10-1:30 and 1:30-5:30)

There is no admission for those working in the booth

 

 

Indian Wells Arts Festival
at the Indian Wells Tennis Garden

www.indianwellsartsfestival.com

 

 

 

TICKETS
Adults - $10 at the gate
Children 12 & Under
-
FREE
10am - 5:30pm
- Gates Close 4:30pm
FREE Parking
-
Valet Available

 

 

 
Please RSVP to procco@gddca.org

 

 


 

 
April 11, 12, 13









 


 

Pet Expo
88 Fair Drive
Costa Mesa, CA
www.petexpooc.com

There are entrance passes for those working in the booth.

Adults $12.00
6-12 yrs $6.00
Free for 5 and under


 

Guide Dogs of the Desert will have a booth there.  We need participants to work the booth.

Friday, April 11th 10-6
(shifts 10-2 and 2-6)

Saturday, April 12th 10-7
(shifts 10-3 and 3-7)

Sunday, April 13 10-6
(shifts 10-2 and 2-6)

 

Please RSVP to tbegan@gddca.org











 
 
April 26 and 27






 

PUPPY CAMPOUT!

Whitewater Canyon Preserve
http://www.wildlandsconservancy.org/
twc_preserve_whitewater.html

(10 minutes from GDD) on Saturday April 26 at 11:00am

Saturday, 11am Arrival and set up camp then go for a hike.

We then have dinner and a fun social evening.

Sunday - Breakfast, a hike and then home

RSVP Trina Began
tbegan@gddca.org

Only 30 spots available
 

 

 
Sunday, May 4th - 9:30am
 
Adults  $10.00
Children 5-11  $7.00


 
 
The Fun Zone Boat Company
600 E Edgewater Place
Newport Beach, CA
http://www.funzoneboats.com

 
 
 
We will be meeting at 9:30 A.M. in order to prepare for a private charter that leaves at 10:00 A.M.  We will embark on a 45 min. boat cruise of Newport Bay and view Sea Lions.

We will have lunch afterwards.
 
Please RSVP to tbegan@gddca.org




 
 
SATURDAY, MAY 17






 
GDD Obedience classes

10am - Simi Valley (all ages)

3-4pm - GDD (8 weeks - 6 months)
4-5pm - GDD (6 months and older)

 
Simi Valley - Rancho Tapo Community Center & Veteran's Plaza

Take the 118 Freeway to Tapo Canyon Road Exit - Go north to Avenida Simi - Turn left on Avenida Simi - RT Community Center & Veteran's Plaza will be a short distance on the left.  We will meet by the covered pavilion and children's play set.  For those not familiar with the area, there are a variety of food options and Starbucks at this exit.
Please register with Trina Began at tbegan@gddca.org





 
 
SATURDAY, MAY 24






 
GDD Obedience classes

10am - Simi Valley (all ages)

3-4pm - GDD (8 weeks - 6 months)
4-5pm - GDD (6 months and older)

 
Simi Valley - Rancho Tapo Community Center & Veteran's Plaza 

Take the 118 Freeway to Tapo Canyon Road Exit - Go north to Avenida Simi - Turn left on Avenida Simi - RT Community Center & Veteran's Plaza will be a short distance on the left.  We will meet by the covered pavilion and children's play set.  For those not familiar with the area, there are a variety of food options and Starbucks at this exit.
Please register with Trina Began at tbegan@gddca.org





 
 
SATURDAY, MAY 31






 
GDD Obedience classes

10am - Simi Valley (all ages)

3-4pm - GDD (8 weeks - 6 months)
4-5pm - GDD (6 months and older)

 
Simi Valley - Rancho Tapo Community Center & Veteran's Plaza

Take the 118 Freeway to Tapo Canyon Road Exit - Go north to Avenida Simi - Turn left on Avenida Simi - RT Community Center & Veteran's Plaza will be a short distance on the left.  We will meet by the covered pavilion and children's play set.  For those not familiar with the area, there are a variety of food options and Starbucks at this exit.
Please register with Trina Began at tbegan@gddca.org





 
 
SATURDAY, JUNE 7






 
GDD Obedience classes

10am - Simi Valley (all ages)

3-4pm - GDD (8 weeks - 6 months)
4-5pm - GDD (6 months and older)

 
Simi Valley - Rancho Tapo Community Center & Veteran's Plaza

Take the 118 Freeway to Tapo Canyon Road Exit - Go north to Avenida Simi - Turn left on Avenida Simi - RT Community Center & Veteran's Plaza will be a short distance on the left.  We will meet by the covered pavilion and children's play set.  For those not familiar with the area, there are a variety of food options and Starbucks at this exit.
Please register with Trina Began at tbegan@gddca.org





 
 
SATURDAY, JUNE 14






 
GDD Obedience classes

10am - Simi Valley (all ages)

3-4pm - GDD (8 weeks - 6 months)
4-5pm - GDD (6 months and older)

 
Simi Valley - Rancho Tapo Community Center & Veteran's Plaza

Take the 118 Freeway to Tapo Canyon Road Exit - Go north to Avenida Simi - Turn left on Avenida Simi - RT Community Center & Veteran's Plaza will be a short distance on the left.  We will meet by the covered pavilion and children's play set.  For those not familiar with the area, there are a variety of food options and Starbucks at this exit.
Please register with Trina Began at tbegan@gddca.org





 
 
         
         
         
         
ARIZONA PUPPY RAISER EVENTS       
         
Thursday, April 3
Scottsdale Art Walk





 
Scottsdale Road and Main Street

We will meet at the SW corner of Scottsdale Road & Main Street.
We will be working on traffic noise, crowds, distractions and trolley
ride.
 
7:00 - 8:30 pm






 
RSVP to Lori Murphy
lori.gddi@azmurphy.net
 
 
Thursday, April 17
GDD-AZ Monthly Meeting
 
Juniper Library
19th Avenue and Union Hills Drive
 
7:00 pm - 9:00 pm

 
RSVP to Lori Murphy
lori.gddi@azmurphy.net
 
 
         
         
         
         
         
         

 

 

 

    

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