BEGIN:VCALENDAR VERSION:2.0 PRODID:SoDel X-WR-CALNAME:Greyhounds Reach the Beach BEGIN:VEVENT UID:369612026-10-08 DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20261008 SEQUENCE:0 TRANSP:OPAQUE DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20261009 SUMMARY:Greyhounds Reach the Beach CLASS:PUBLIC DESCRIPTION:THURSDAY\, OCTOBER 8TH:\n\nVending and raffle/silent auction bi dding in the Convention Center\nfrom 10am til 5pm.\n\n \n\n11AM - NOON S peaker: Gillian Lee\, Gillian's Greyhound Adoption -\n\"Greyhound Rehabili tation: Maintaining Mobility\, Function & Quality of\nLife - From Neurolog ic to Orthopedic to Medical to Age-Related\nHind-End Weakness.\" \n\nGill ian will use real-world case studies to explore practical\napproaches to s upporting greyhounds with hind-end weakness and\nchanging mobility needs. From therapeutic exercise and neuromuscular\nretraining to rehabilitation modalities\, adaptive equipment\, and home\nmanagement\, her approach cent ers on meeting each dog where they are\,\ncontinually reassessing their ne eds\, and focusing on preserving\nfunction\, independence\, comfort\, and quality of life.   \n\n \n\n1-2PM Speaker: Joanne Bast\, Celebrating G reyhounds Calendars -\n \"Greyt Shots!\"  \n\nA fun  interactive works hop to help you take better photos  with\nyour Smartphone of your hound a nd in general. Bring your photos to\nshare. We'll bring some\, too\, and have some fun. \n\n \n\n2:30PM: Early Arrival Hound Walk for hounds bi g & small at Burton's\nIsland Trail\, Delaware Seashore State Park. For mo re details\, read the\npost on the GRtB Facebook page.  (1) Greyhounds Re ach the Beach® |\n⭐️\"GRtB EARLY BIRDS\"⭐️ | Facebook   \n[http s://www.facebook.com/groups/596545270484495/permalink/3695068260632165]\n\ n \n\n3-4PM Speaker: Dan Atkinson\, Dana Peterson & Tuesday Trot\, \"The \nMaking of a Therapy Dog\, the Trainer and the Trainee.\" Dan\, Dana &\nT uesday\, along with their therapy dogs Baxter\, Pod & Reacher\, will\ntalk about the training that goes into becoming a pet therapy team. \n\n \n\ n3:30PM: Walking Tour of Historic Lewes - tour starts at 110\nShipcarpent er St\, Lewes\, DE 19958. The limit is 15 people per tour\ntime at $10 a p erson. Use this link to register:\n  https://fareharbor.com/embeds/book/ historiclewes/items/313286/calendar/2026/10/?full-items=yes \n[https://fa reharbor.com/embeds/book/historiclewes/items/313286/calendar/2026/10/?full -items=yes]\n\n \n\n6PM - 9PM: Beer & Biscuit Mixer - Aqua Grill\, 57 Ba ltimore Avenue\,\nRehoboth Beach\, Happy Hour drink prices will be availab le to all\nregistered attendees wearing a GRtB wristband. Thursday special s are\n$12 burgers and $3 domestic beers.\n\n \n\nFRIDAY\, OCTOBER 9TH:\n \nVending and raffle/silent auction bidding in the Convention Center\nfrom 10am til 5pm.\n\n \n\n10AM - NOON: Cape Water Tours Boat Tour. The limi t is 25 people per\ntour (dogs are allowed) at $45 per person. Register on the\nRegistration & Store page. Arrive at  213 Anglers Rd\, Lewes\, DE 1 9958\nat least 15 minutes early.\n\n \n\n10:30: Walking Tour of Historic Lewes - tour starts at 110\nShipcarpenter St\, Lewes\, DE 19958. The limi t is 15 people per tour\ntime at $10 a person. Use this link to register:\ n  https://fareharbor.com/embeds/book/historiclewes/items/313286/calenda r/2026/10/?full-items=yes \n[https://fareharbor.com/embeds/book/historicl ewes/items/313286/calendar/2026/10/?full-items=yes]\n\n \n\n11AM - NOON  Speaker: Dr. Renee Boggs\, DVM\, \"Greyhound Health &\nMedical Conditions\ " \n\n \n\n12:30AM - 2:30PM: Cape Water Tours Boat Tour. The limit is 2 5 people\nper tour (dogs are allowed) at $45 per person. Register on the\n Registration & Store page. Arrive at  213 Anglers Rd\, Lewes\, DE 19958\n at least 15 minutes early. \n\n \n\n12:30PM: Walking Tour of Historic L ewes - tour starts at 110\nShipcarpenter St\, Lewes\, DE 19958. The limit is 15 people per tour\ntime at $10 a person. Use this link to register:\n   https://fareharbor.com/embeds/book/historiclewes/items/313286/calendar /2026/10/?full-items=yes \n[https://fareharbor.com/embeds/book/historicle wes/items/313286/calendar/2026/10/?full-items=yes]\n\n \n\n1-2PM Speaker : Annette Romero\, Mary Sutula & Alexis Geddes from BFG\nKuwait \n\nAs gr eyhounds get harder to find and adopt\, have you ever considered\nadopting their smaller first cousins\, SALUKIS? BFG (Become a Foster\nGuardian) Ku wait is a non-profit\, volunteer-led group that has been\nsaving dogs and cats in Kuwait for over a decade including the\nbeautiful salukis\, whose personality and traits are so greyhound-like.\nThe group's work begins in Kuwait\, where the on-the-ground team\nrescues animals from unsafe conditi ons. After providing medical and\ncompassionate care\, the volunteer netwo rk expands to Maryland\, where\nthe dogs are placed in foster homes.\n\n  \n\nThe group will bring some beautiful salukis to the presentation and\nd iscuss their work as well as the similarities and differences between\ngre yhounds and salukis. If you’ve ever considered a smaller version\nof a g reyhound with all the familiar lovable qualities (roaching\,\nsnuggling\, quiet\, clean\, silly)\, you’ll love this presentation.  \n\n \n\n2:30 PM: Walking Tour of Historic Lewes - tour starts at 110\nShipcarpenter St \, Lewes\, DE 19958. The limit is 15 people per tour\ntime at $10 a person . Use this link to register:\n  https://fareharbor.com/embeds/book/histo riclewes/items/313286/calendar/2026/10/?full-items=yes \n[https://farehar bor.com/embeds/book/historiclewes/items/313286/calendar/2026/10/?full-item s=yes]\n\n \n\n3-4PM Speaker: Leon Giguere\, manager at Online Kennel\, TriState\nGreyhound Racing\, Cross Lanes\, WV\n\n\"Daily Life for Racing G reyhounds\"\n\nHave you ever wondered what life was like for your adopted greyhound\nbefore s/he became a couch ornament or a slacker taking up spac e on\nyour bed? Leon will be discussing the daily routines for racing\ngre yhounds while they're at the track\, from wake-up in the morning\nuntil li ghts-out at night.\n\n \n\n5:00PM: Nittany Greyhounds Ice Cream Social\, Adams Oceanfront Hotel\nParking Lot\, Dewey Beach\n\n \n\nSATURDAY\, OCT OBER 10TH:\n\n \n\nVending in the Convention Center from 9am til 4pm. Bid ding on raffle &\nsilent auction items will close at 2pm.  \n\n \n\n10-1 1AM Speaker: Jerry Rollyson\, Cathin Bishop & Brenda Dingwall\,\nSalisbur y Maryland Kennel Club - \"Fun Things You Can do With Your Dog\"\n\nInstru ctors from the Salisbury Kennel Club will introduce a variety of\nactiviti es designed to help you build a strong bond with your dog.\nCathin Bishop who holds multiple titles in Agility\, will share insight\ninto this excit ing sport with her titled Papillion. Jerry Rolllyson\, a\nCGC (Canine Good Citizen) evaluator and instructor for the Kennel\nClub\, will demonstrate and discuss Rally Obedience and Scent Work with\nher Champion Portuguese Water Dog. Brenda Dingwall\, a member of Pets\non Wheels of Delmarva\, wil l discuss therapy dog work and how to\nregister your dog in the PAL (Pureb red Alternative Listing) program\nwith AKC. She will be working with her H usky who is a registered PAL\ndog and holds titles in Trick Dog Advanced\, Therapy Dog\, and CGC. By\nexploring these programs\, you’ll strengthen your teamwork and deepen\nyour relationship with your dog.\n\n \n\n10AM- NOON: Cape Water Tours Boat Tour. The limit is 25 people per\ntour (dogs are allowed) at $45 per person. Register on the\nRegistration & Store page . Arrive at  213 Anglers Rd\, Lewes\, DE 19958\nat least 15 minutes early . \n\n \n\n11AM - Pastor Roy will do a blessing in the park next to the \nConvention Center for senior dogs and any other dogs that can't attend\n the blessing at the bonfire.\n\n \n\n12PM: GREYHOUND YOGA WITH ALISHA (o nly registered attendees may\nparticipate) Due to space limitations in the speaker's room\, yoga will\nbe limited to 25 participants and one dog per person. There will be a\nsign-up sheet at the registration table starting on Friday 10/9 at\nnoon\; first come\, first served. Bring your own towel or yoga mat...and\nyour sense of humor! \n\n  \n\n12:30PM - 2:30PM: C ape Water Tours Boat Tour. The limit is 25 people\nper tour (dogs are allo wed) at $45 per person. Register on the\nRegistration & Store page. Arrive at  213 Anglers Rd\, Lewes\, DE 19958\nat least 15 minutes early.\n\n \ n\n2PM: Silent auction\, 50/50 raffle & quilt raffle winners will be\nann ounced. Silent auction winners must be present when winners' names\nare ca lled. Otherwise\, the next highest bidder will be the winner.\n\n \n\nWin ners will be drawn for each bag raffle item and names will be\nposted. Win ners will have until 3:30 to pick up their items. \n\n \n\n3PM: Vendero poly winners will be announced. Winners will have until\n4pm to claim thei r prizes. \n\n \n\n4PM - 6PM: Yappy Hour at Mama Maria's Restaurant & B each Bar\, Coastal\nHighway & McKinley Street. Dogs are welcome in the out side seating\narea and at the bar area inside. Dine-in before going to the bonfire\nor grab a pizza or some subs to eat on the beach! \n\n \n\n6PM : Bonfire on the Beach in Dewey & Blessing of the Hounds with\nPastor Roy . Bring chairs\, blankets\, food and drinks. We'll provide the\nfire\, mus ic and companionship!\n\n \n\nSUNDAY\, OCTOBER 11TH:\n\nNo vending in the Convention Center\n\n \n\n10AM: Parade on the Rehoboth Boardwalk starti ng at Grenoble Place\,\nsix blocks north of the Rehoboth bandstand. This y ear's parade theme\nis OLD MACDONALD HAD A HOUND E-I-E-I-O! \n X-ALT-DESC;FMTTYPE=text/html:

Thursday\, October 8th:

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Vending and raffle/silent auction bidding in the Convention Center from 10am til 5pm.

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11AM - Noon \;Speaker: Gillian Lee\, Gillian'\;s Greyhound Adoption - "\ ;Greyhound Rehabilitation: Maintaining Mobility\, Function &\; Quality of Life - From Neurologic to Orthopedic to Medical to Age-Related Hind-End Weakness."\; \;

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Gillian will use real-world case studie s to explore practical approaches to supporting greyhounds with hind-end w eakness and changing mobility needs. From therapeutic exercise and neuromu scular retraining to rehabilitation modalities\, adaptive equipment\, and home management\, her approach centers on meeting each dog where they are\ , continually reassessing their needs\, and focusing on preserving functio n\, independence\, comfort\, and quality of life.  \; \;

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1-2PM \;Speaker: Joanne Bast\, Cel ebrating Greyhounds Calendars -  \;"\;Greyt Shots!"\; \;&n bsp\;

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A fun \; interactive workshop to help you take better photos  \;with your Smartphone of your hound and in general. \;Bri ng your photos to share. \;We'\;ll bring some\, too\, and have some fun. \;

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2:30PM: \;Ea rly Arrival Hound Walk for hounds big &\; small at Burton'\;s Island Trail\, Delaware Seashore State Park. For more details\, read the post on the GRtB Facebook page.  \;(1) Greyhounds Reach the Beach®\; | ⭐️"\;GRtB EARLY BIRDS "\;⭐️ | Facebook  \; \;

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3-4PM \;Speaker: Dan Atkinson\, Dana Peterson &\; Tu esday Trot\, "\;The Making of a Therapy Dog\, the Trainer and the Trai nee."\; Dan\, Dana &\; Tuesday\, along with their therapy dogs Baxt er\, Pod &\; Reacher\, will talk about the training that goes into beco ming a pet therapy team. \;

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3:30PM : \;Walking Tour of Historic Lewes - tour starts at 110 Shipc arpenter St\, Lewes\, DE 19958. The limit is 15 people per tour time at $1 0 a person. Use this link to register:  \; \;https://fareharbor.com/embe ds/book/historiclewes/items/313286/calendar/2026/10/?full-items=yes \;

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6PM - 9PM: \;Beer &a mp\; Biscuit Mixer - Aqua Grill\, 57 Baltimore Avenue\, Rehoboth Beach\, H appy Hour drink prices will be available to all registered attendees weari ng a GRtB wristband. Thursday specials are $12 burgers and $3 domestic bee rs.

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Friday\, October 9th:

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Vending and raffle/silent auction bidding in the Convention Center from 10am til 5pm.

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10AM - Noon: \; Cape Water Tours Boat Tour. The limit is 25 people per tour (dogs are allowed) at $45 per person. Register on the Registration &\; Store page. Arrive at  \;213 Anglers Rd\, Lewes\, DE 19958 at least 15 minu tes early.

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10:30: \;Walki ng Tour of Historic Lewes - tour starts at 110 Shipcarpenter St\, Lewes\, DE 19958. The limit is 15 people per tour time at $10 a person. Use this l ink to register:  \; \;https://fareharbor.com/embeds/book/historiclewes/ items/313286/calendar/2026/10/?full-items=yes \;

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11AM - Noon \;Speaker: Dr. Renee Boggs\, D VM\, "\;Greyhound Health &\; Medical Conditions"\; \;

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12:30AM - 2:30PM: \;Cape Water Tours Boat Tour. The limit is 25 people per tour (dogs are allowed) at $4 5 per person. Register on the Registration &\; Store page. Arrive at &n bsp\;213 Anglers Rd\, Lewes\, DE 19958 at least 15 minutes early. \;\n\n

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12:30PM: \;Walking Tour of Historic Lewes - tour starts at 110 Shipcarpenter St\, Lewes\, DE 19958. The limit is 15 people per tour time at $10 a person. Use this link to reg ister:  \; \;https://fareharbor.com/embeds/book/historiclewes/items/3132 86/calendar/2026/10/?full-items=yes \;

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1-2PM \;Speaker: Annette Romero\, Mary Sutula &\; Alexis Geddes from BFG Kuwait \;

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As greyhounds get harder t o find and adopt\, have you ever considered adopting their smaller first c ousins\, SALUKIS? BFG (Become a Foster Guardian) Kuwait is a non-profit\, volunteer-led group that has been saving dogs and cats in Kuwait for over a decade including the beautiful salukis\, whose personality and traits ar e so greyhound-like. The group'\;s work begins in Kuwait\, where the on -the-ground team rescues animals from unsafe conditions. After providing m edical and compassionate care\, the volunteer network expands to Maryland\ , where the dogs are placed in foster homes.

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T he group will bring some beautiful salukis to the presentation and discuss their work as well as the similarities and differences between greyhounds and salukis. If you&rsquo\;ve ever considered a smaller version of a grey hound with all the familiar lovable qualities (roaching\, snuggling\, quie t\, clean\, silly)\, you&rsquo\;ll love this presentation.  \;

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2:30PM: \;Walking Tour of Histor ic Lewes - tour starts at 110 Shipcarpenter St\, Lewes\, DE 19958. The lim it is 15 people per tour time at $10 a person. Use this link to register:  \; \;https://fareharbor.com/embeds/book/historiclewes/items/313286/cale ndar/2026/10/?full-items=yes \;

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3-4PM \;Speaker: Leon Giguere\, manager at Online Kennel\, TriState Greyhound Racing\, Cross Lanes\, WV

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"\;Daily Life f or Racing Greyhounds"\;

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Have you ever wondered what life was like for your adopted greyhound before s/he became a couch ornament or a slacker taking up space on your bed? Leon will be discussing the daily rou tines for racing greyhounds while they'\;re at the track\, from wake-up in the morning until lights-out at night.

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5:00PM: \;Nittany Greyhounds Ice Cream Social\, Adams Oc eanfront Hotel Parking Lot\, Dewey Beach

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Saturday\, October 10th:

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Vending in the Convention Center from 9am til 4pm. Bidding on raff le &\; silent auction items will close at 2pm.  \;

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10-11AM \;Speaker: Jerry Rollyson\, Cathi n Bishop &\; Brenda Dingwall\, Salisbury Maryland Kennel Club - "\; Fun Things You Can do With Your Dog"\;

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Instructors from the Salisbury Kennel Club will introduce a variety of activities designed to h elp you build a strong bond with your dog. Cathin Bishop who holds multipl e titles in Agility\, will share insight into this exciting sport with her titled Papillion. Jerry Rolllyson\, a CGC (Canine Good Citizen) evaluator and instructor for the Kennel Club\, will demonstrate and discuss Rally O bedience and Scent Work with her Champion Portuguese Water Dog. Brenda Din gwall\, a member of Pets on Wheels of Delmarva\, will discuss therapy dog work and how to register your dog in the PAL (Purebred Alternative Listing ) program with AKC. She will be working with her Husky who is a registered PAL dog and holds titles in Trick Dog Advanced\, Therapy Dog\, and CGC. B y exploring these programs\, you&rsquo\;ll strengthen your teamwork and de epen your relationship with your dog.

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10AM-Noon: \;Cape Water Tours Boat Tour. The limit is 25 peop le per tour (dogs are allowed) at $45 per person. Register on the Registra tion &\; Store page. Arrive at  \;213 Anglers Rd\, Lewes\, DE 19958 at least 15 minutes early. \;

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11A M \;- Pastor Roy will do a blessing in the park next to the C onvention Center for senior dogs and any other dogs that can'\;t attend the blessing at the bonfire.

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12PM: Gr eyhound Yoga with Alisha \;(only registered attendees may par ticipate) Due to space limitations in the speaker'\;s room\, yoga will be limited to 25 participants and one dog per person. There will be a sign -up sheet at the registration table starting on Friday 10/9 at noon\; firs t come\, first served. Bring your own towel or yoga mat...and your sense o f humor! \;

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12:30PM - 2:30P M: \;Cape Water Tours Boat Tour. The limit is 25 people per t our (dogs are allowed) at $45 per person. Register on the Registration &am p\; Store page. Arrive at  \;213 Anglers Rd\, Lewes\, DE 19958 at leas t 15 minutes early.

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2PM:  \;Silent auction\, 50/50 raffle &\; quilt raffle winners will be announ ced. Silent auction winners must be present when winners'\; names are c alled. Otherwise\, the next highest bidder will be the winner.

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Winners will be drawn for each bag raffle item and names will be posted. Winners will have until 3:30 to pick up their items. \ ;

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3PM: \;Venderopoly winn ers will be announced. Winners will have until 4pm to claim their prizes.& nbsp\;

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4PM - 6PM: \;Yappy Hour at Mama Maria'\;s Restaurant &\; Beach Bar\, Coastal Highway & amp\; McKinley Street. Dogs are welcome in the outside seating area and at the bar area inside. Dine-in before going to the bonfire or grab a pizza or some subs to eat on the beach! \;

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6PM: \;Bonfire on the Beach in Dewey & \; Blessing of the Hounds with Pastor Roy. Bring chairs\, blankets\, food and drinks. We'\;ll provide the fire\, music and companionship!

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Sunday\, October 11th:

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No vending in the Convention Center

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10AM:  \;Parade on the Rehoboth Boardwalk starting at Grenoble Plac e\, six blocks north of the Rehoboth bandstand. This year'\;s parade th eme is \;Old MacDonald Had a HOUND E-I-E-I-O! \;< /p> X-MICROSOFT-CDO-ALLDAYEVENT:TRUE DTSTAMP:20261008T155030Z END:VEVENT END:VCALENDAR