Muddy Paws #2
When:	Saturday, May 9, 2009, 11am - 4pm
Where:	Pet Supplies Plus, 521 Noble Creek Dr, Noblesville, IN
Additional Information:	April Showers bring May flowers... and muddy paws! Nick Milano, owner of the 4 area Pet Supplies Plus stores, is generously opening the dog wash stations at all four stores to benefit Greyhound Pets of America through the month of May. 100% of the proceeds of the dog wash will go to GPA Indy. Many volunteers are needed to staff these events! To volunteer, or for more information, contact Sharon Murphy at Sharon_Murphy@gpaindy.org.

Muddy Paws #3
When:	Saturday, May 16, 2009; 11am - 4pm
Where:	Pet Supplies Plus, 9871 East US 36, Avon, IN
Additional Information:	April Showers bring May flowers... and muddy paws! Nick Milano, owner of the 4 area Pet Supplies Plus stores, is generously opening the dog wash stations at all four stores to benefit Greyhound Pets of America through the month of May. 100% of the proceeds of the dog wash will go to GPA Indy. Many volunteers are needed to staff these events! To volunteer, or for more information, contact Sharon Murphy at Sharon_Murphy@gpaindy.org.

Muddy Paws #4
When:	Saturday, May 23, 2009, 11am - 4pm
Where:	Pet Supplies Plus, 8810 S. Emerson Ave, Indianapolis, IN
Additional Information:	April Showers bring May flowers... and muddy paws! Nick Milano, owner of the 4 area Pet Supplies Plus stores, is generously opening the dog wash stations at all four stores to benefit Greyhound Pets of America through the month of May. 100% of the proceeds of the dog wash will go to GPA Indy. Many volunteers are needed to staff these events! To volunteer, or for more information, contact Sharon Murphy at Sharon_Murphy@gpaindy.org.

U of I Alumni Picnic
When:	Saturday, May 30, 2009, 11:30am - 1:30pm
Where:	Schwitzer outdoor picnic area, University of Indianapolis, 1400 E. Hanna Ave, Indianapolis, IN
Additional Information:	The University of Indianapolis Dept. of Alumni Relations has once again generously invited GPA Indy and our greyhounds to their All-Alumni picnic. For more information, or to volunteer, contact Sharon Murphy at Sharon_Murphy@gpaindy.org.

Scales and Tails Fest - A Celebration of Pets
When:	Saturday, June 13, 2009, 11am - 4pm
Where:	Indiana State Museum, 650 W. Washington Street, Indianapolis , IN
Additional Information:	This event features over 40 exhibitors, including rescue organizations, pet care, safety, welfare and education for pet owners, activities for children and live entertainment. For more information, or to volunteer, contact Sharon Murphy at Sharon_Murphy@gpaindy.org.

June SPECKS-Tacular - Customer Appreciation Day
When:	Saturday, June 13, 2009, 10:00 am - 2:00 pm
Where:	Speck's Pet Supply, 281 S. State Road 135, Greenwood, IN
Additional Information:	Speck's Pet Supply presents... June SPECKS-Tacular Customer Appreciation Day, Molly's Meals Benefit, and Meet the Llamas. For more information, or to volunteer, contact Kristy Morris at Kristy_Morris@gpaindy.org. Speck's flyer

Greenwood Freedom Festival/Old Towne Street Fair
When:	Saturday, June 27, 2009; 9:00 am - 4:00 pm
Where:	Old City Park, Greenwood, IN
Additional Information:	The Greenwood Freedom Festival offers a parade, food & business vendors, Old Towne Merchants Association Street Fair, live entertainment, concerts, Kids' Fairs, fireworks and much, much more! Each year, this free community event draws more than 40,000 people and continues to grow into one of the largest one-day festivals of its kind in the local area. The Old Towne Street Fair is full of food, fun, crafts, games and family entertainment, and is located on Machledt Drive, east of Madison Avenue. Enjoy the offerings of more than 80 merchants, food and craft booths, kids' games and live entertainment. Don't miss the book sale at the Greenwood Public Library, which is just south of Old City Park. For more information, or to volunteer, contact Dave and Terry Lohrman at Terry_Lohrman@gpaindy.org. Map of Freedom Festival

IVEC 11th Annual Pet Carnival
When:	Saturday, July 11, 2009; 11:00 am - 3:00 pm
Where:	5425 Victory Drive, Indianapolis, IN
Additional Information:	Pets of all types, shapes & sizes will accompany their owners to the 11th annual Original Pet Carnival. In 2008, more than 1200 animal lovers attended, along with hundreds of dogs, cats, ferrets, hamsters, and a parrot! Attractions include an animal psychic, agility, obedience, and search & rescue demonstrations; Best Dressed Pet & Best Pet Trick competitions; adoptables on site; free caricatures; low-cost, high-quality pet photos; displays by animal welfare organizations, and more! The event also features discount microchipping, 'Ask a Vet' and info about IVEC's Canine & Feline Blood Donor Program. For more information, or to volunteer, contact Sharon Murphy at Sharon_Murphy@gpaindy.org.