EVENT CALENDAR

Bay Woof is happy to help publicize your special events. If you'd like to be put on our email list for monthly reminders about the calendar deadline, send a note to Calendar@baywoof.com.

JULY

7/3 Gala Screening of SNIFF the Dog Movie. Saturday, 7 PM. Autobody Fine Art Gallery, 1517 Park St., Alameda. Enjoy cocktails, music by the Edlen Brothers, and NorCal art before watching Sniff with fellow dog-lovers. Proceeds benefit Alameda Animal Shelter. Cost: $35; includes one cocktail, finger foods, and Q&A with Director Barry Stone and Producer Kim Webster. More info: www.sniffthemovie.com or www.autobodyfineart.com.

7/4 Golden Gate Bassett Rescue's 12th Annual Waddle and Picnic. Sunday, 8 AM - 3 PM. Marion Park Baseball Field, Novato. The Bassett Hound waddle is a 10-block parade followed by a picnic w/food, raffles, and vendor booths galore. $10 for first basset; $15 for two or more. Lunch: $5. More info: Gwen Dossey @ ggbassetrescuegwen@hotmail.com; www.ggbassetrescue.org.

7/10 5th Annual Summer Doggie Benefit. Saturday, 11 AM - 4 PM. Pyrenees Pets Boutique & Spa, 3440 Camino Tassajara, Danville. Join Tony La Russa's Animal Rescue Foundation & Pyrenees Pets for a fun day of doggie games/activities, live music, raffle, silent auction. Proceeds benefit ARF. Free admission. More info at www.pyreneespets.com.

7/10 2nd Annual Moolah for Mutts. Saturday, 6-10 PM. Private residence at 220 Danvers St (corner of Caselli), San Francisco. Help raise funds for Muttville Senior Dog Rescue (voted Best Rescue Group in Bay Woof's 2010 Beast of the Bay Awards) at a fabulous SF home converted from an historic church by "This Old House." Delicious snacks and beverages; awesome auction items. Tickets: $60/$100 for 2. More info: moolahformutts.org.

7/10 Northern California Derby Dog Dash. Saturday, Alameda County Fairgrounds, Pleasanton. If your small dog loves to run, enter him in the Derby Dash for a chance to win some real cash. Dachshunds, Chihuahuas, Pugs, Yorkies, Jack Russells, all small breeds and all mixes welcome. No entry fees, and admission to the fair is free. More info and reg: www.DerbyDogDash.com.

7/10-11 K-9 Rattlesnake Avoidance Training. Saturday & Sunday. Dixon May Fair, 655 S. First St., Dixon. Teach your dog to avoid rattlesnakes by sight, scent, and sound. All dogs, all breeds, welcome. Individual training appointments available; will fill fast. Registration required. Cost: $70/dog. Contact: Kim Savala, savalak@sbcglobal.net. Registration form at www.ncama.org.

7/11 Fifth Annual Poodles on Parade at Santana Row. Sunday; reg. at 11AM, parade at noon. Next to LB Steak, Santana Row, San Jose. Walk the red carpet with your pooch. All-four legged friends welcome. Proceeds to benefit Humane Society Silicon Valley. Cost: $10 to parade your pooch (includes a photo to be picked up the following week at LB Steak). More info: David Wirth, Private Dining Manager, 408-984-4229; www.lbsteak.com

7/11 Loose-Leash Walking & Recalls Workshop. Sunday, 1 - 3 PM. Marin Humane Society, 171 Bel Marin Keys Blvd., Novato. Learn a variety of creative and practical exercises to help your dog walk politely on leash and come when called. Cost: $35. More info: 415-506-6280; www.MarinHumaneSociety.org.

7/11 Rails & Tails. Sunday, noon departure. Santa Cruz. Woooo wooo, woof woof! Ride in an open train car with your dog on a three-hour round trip from the beach to the redwoods, including an hour hike. Tickets: $22 before July 7; $23.50 after. More info: whitneywilde@sbcglobal.net; www.woofersandwalkers.com.

7/11 East Bay Adoptathon. Sunday, 10 AM - 3 PM. Jack London Square, Oakland. More than 13 animal adoption agencies will be at Jack London Square to introduce you to perfect new pets for your family. Also enjoy a farmers' market and live music from the BluesBurners. Free admission. More info: cstevens@eastbayspca.org; www.eastbayspca.org.

7/11 "Dog Day of Summer" Private Gallery Open House. Sunday, noon - 5 PM. Leslie Gallery of Animal Portraiture, (100 feet west of) 2427 San Mateo Street, Richmond Annex. View Patricia Leslie's watercolor and ink dog portraits and art cards, meet the artist, and enjoy free refreshments, including vegan hot dogs and homemade dog biscuits. Mellow dogs welcome. Free admission. More info: patricia_leslie@att.net; http://directory.ac5.org/PALeslie.

7/12 Charity Dinner for Tony La Russa's Animal Rescue Foundation (ARF). Monday, cocktails, 6 PM; dinner, 7 PM. Esin Restaurant & Bar, 750 Camino Ramon, Danville. Enjoy a gourmet vegetarian dinner while Tony La Russa talks baseball and ARF's future. Limited availability. Cost: $100; $50 per ticket will be donated to ARF. Tickets: Lisa Thompson, 925-296-3123 or lthompson@arf.net. More info: www.arf.net/about/events.

7/17 Niles No Pedigree? No Problem! Dog Show. Saturday, 8 AM - 3 PM. Niles Community Park, Niles (Fremont) on 3rd St. (Between G and H), Fremont. Pancake breakfast (8-10AM); contests; vendor & food booths; and lots of adorable, adoptable dogs. Entry fee: $15/dog in advance; $20/dog day of event; $5 for additional class. Breakfast: $10. More info: Gwen Dossey, pengwen65@yahoo.com. Registration: www.events.org/nilesdogreg/cpage.aspx?e=27595.

7/23 A's Dog Day at the Park. Wednesday, 7:05 PM game against the Chicago White Sox. Fans and their dogs can watch the A's play Chicago White Sox from the pet-friendly Plaza Reserve section of the Oakland Coliseum. Tickets: $15; includes $5 donation to Dogs4Diabetics. Every dog gets an A's bandana and goodie bag. Space limited; pre-register online at oaklandathletics.com/dogday through July 19.

7/24 Pet Cottage Block Party & Adoption. Saturday, 1 - 3 PM. Pet Cottage, 218 Greenfield Ave., San Anselmo. Pet Cottage is celebrating 30 years with fun in the sun! Come adopt a pet that needs a home, chat with a veterinarian, and enjoy wine and cheese, water and biscuits, and demos/giveaways. Free admission. More info: Sandie 415-485-1158.

AUGUST

8/1 HSSV Summer Music & Wine Festival. Sunday, 1 - 6 PM. Humane Society Silicon Valley, 901 Ames Ave., Milpitas. Enjoy live entertainment from The Joe Sharino Band, along with wine, beer, or soda and tasty finger foods. Bring the kids and family dog for fun in our dog parks. Arts & crafts for kids and lots of fun for all. More info: 408-262-2133; www.hssv.org.