EVENTS
algc participates or sponsors events throughout the year. Please click on the individual headlines to learn more about them.
Adoption Event at Tindol Ford ~ Oct. 10, 2009
Fall Family Festival ~ Pet Adoption & Spay/Neuter Registration
Moon Bounce, Slide, Food, Music & Fun for the entire family at
Tindol Ford 1901 East Franklin Blvd, Gastonia, NC 28054
from 1pm - 5pm
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Dogtoberfest ~ Oct. 24, 2009
10:00 am - 2:00 pm
Biggerstaff Park
1303 Dallas Cherryville Hwy
Dallas, NC 28034
algc Yard Sale ~ Nov. 7, 2009
algc is having a huge yard sale.
As well as a spay/neuter registration
at the clinic. There will be furniture, appliances, household items and
much more. Come help support algc!
Time: Starts at 6 a.m.
Place: Gaston Low-Cost
Spay/Neuter Clinic
972 E. Franklin Boulevard
Gastonia, NC 28054
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DOGTOBERFEST
October 24, 2009
10:00 am - 2:00 pm
Biggerstaff Park
1303 Dallas Cherryville Hwy
Dallas, NC 28034
2008 Dogtoberfest Event
The first Saturday in October dogs and their owners converge on the Biggerstaff Park in Dallas, NC for a day of fun, food, games, prizes, vendors and limited edition T-shirts. Dogtoberfest has the annual signature event for algc since 2000.
The theme for Dogtoberfest 2008 was "Dancing With Your Dog". Ann Isenhour and her English Setter, Banjo, put on a demo instruction.
  
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HOPE FOR GASTON
On May 2, 2009, Animal Control took part in Hope for Gaston - a collaborative effort of area churches and other organizations to reach out to citizens of the Highland neighborhood in Gastonia. Animal Control employees and volunteers assisted residents by providing information on spay/neuter and gave out free pet food, collars, leashes and treats. |
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RUN FOR THE MONEY
Run for the Money has been the largest fundraiser for algc for the last several years.
5K run ~ 2K walk
GASTON COUNTY COMMUNITY FOUNDATION SPONSORS EVENT
Gaston County Community Foundation has been sponsoring this event in April, since 2002 and has matched donations on the average of 70% each of the years.
PLEASE DONATE TO THE COMMUNITY FOUNDATION FOR ALGC
Contact us for a donation form or visit your local library, bank or the Community Foundation office.
2007 ALGC WON BOOTH - 2ND PLACE
COSTUMES - 3RD PLACE
Community Foundation awards money for winning booths and costumes. Thank you Community Foundation!
SPECIAL THANK YOU TO:
Highland School of Technology for building our booths in 2007 & 2008.
All money donated and matched went to the Spay/Neuter Clinic fund.
Watch for our
2009 booth and costumes.
Theme:
Then and Now |
2007 2nd Place Booth ~ 3rd Place Costumes
Our spay/neuter booth for 2008
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