THANK YOU to everyone who braved the rain on Sunday to attend Gold Rush! We always say the event goes on “rain or shine” but we had to put those words into practice by moving most of the activities indoors. Dogs weren’t allowed in the clubhouse so we set up “pup” tents to keep the dogs and their handlers out of the rain.
Special thanks to the vendors who came out to share dog treats and cool swag:
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We’ll have “Goldens Galore” at our annual Gold Rush reunion!
October 7 @ 12:00 pm – 4:00 pm
Join us for Gold Rush 2018! We’ll be celebrating at Offutt Base Lake Park, a gorgeous location with shade trees, a playground for the kids, and plenty of fun activities for all. If you and your canine friends haven’t made the drive to Gold Rush before, please plan to attend – we’ll have plenty of signs and volunteers to direct you. This event is free and open to the public. NOTE: For directions to Gold Rush, click here. Offutt Base Lake Park, near 37th & Harlan Lewis Road, Bellevue, NE
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Details:
- FREE ADMISSION!
- Donations to GRRIN gratefully accepted.
- All leashed, well-behaved dogs welcome!
- Event will be held rain or shine.
Games and Activities – Gold Rush 2018
Pin the Tail on the Cat – Get your dog to sit on the bull’s eye on the cat’s fanny and you win a prize.
Shell Game – A treat is placed under one of 3 flower pots. The pots shift positions. Can your dog follow the action with his or her sense of smell? Success means the dog gets the treat.
Spin and Win – You don’t need skill or even a dog for this game. Spin the wheel to find out which prize you win.
Plinko – Drop the disk and watch it travel into one of the prize slots.
Cake Walk – An old favorite. This version includes our dogs. Winners claim their cake (or other baked goodie) in the building.
Biscuit Count – Located at the GRRIN Info Booth. Guess the number of biscuits in the jar. The winner will be the guess that is closest to the actual number of dog biscuits. Yes, we did count them. Winner will be announced at 3:00 p.m.
Photo Booth – This “frame” is just waiting for your dog to have a photograph taken. You can also join your dog in the picture.
Garden Stone Raffle – Purchase your tickets for one of three beautiful golden retriever garden stones. Drawings will be held at 12:45, 2:15, and 3:15.
Caricaturist – Kirk Kuenzl joins us again this year. Have a caricature made of your dog for a suggested donation of $10 per dog. Dog caricatures only, please.
Food – Help yourself to hot dogs, chips, and a beverage until 3:30. Donations gratefully accepted. Enjoy.
GRRIN Store – Take this opportunity to purchase GRRIN logo merchandise and help support the rescue efforts. Sweatshirt anyone?
GRRIN Information Booth – Learn more about the many rescue activities and volunteer opportunities of GRRIN. Or just stop by and introduce your dog. Be sure to enter the Biscuit Count while you are visiting.
Bean Bag Toss – Toss a bean bag through one of the holes in the cut-out board and win a prize for your dog.
Bobbing for Tennis Balls – Will your dog grab a tennis ball from a tub of water? If so, the dog gets to keep the ball.
Vendors
Schedule
12:00 Welcome from MC/GRRIN President Kathy Glenn.
12:45 First drawing for garden stone.
1:00 Line up for and start costume contest and judging.
1:30 Parade of current GRRIN Foster Dogs.
2:15 Second drawing for garden stone.
2:30 Line up and start Parade of GRRIN Alumni Dogs.
3:00 Announce winner of Biscuit Count Game.
3:15 Third drawing for garden stone.
3:45 Announce winner of Southwest Airline tickets silent auction. Thanks for attending Gold Rush.
