GreytHounds of Eastern Michigan presents
The
Greyhound Event of Michigan
Saturday, May 10, 2008
10:00 AM - 5:00 PM
at the
Taylor
Sportsplex in Taylor, Michigan - Click
here for Directions/Map.
Rain or Shine ~ Indoor, Climate
Controlled Facility
ONLINE REGISTRATION HAS CLOSED. REGISTRATION WILL BE AVAILABLE AT THE EVENT.
THIS IS A DOG ONLY EVENT - NO CATS OR OTHER ANIMALS. PLEASE ONLY BRING WELL SOCIALIZED DOGS FOR THE EVERYONE'S SAFETY AND ENJOYMENT. ALWAYS ASK BEFORE ALLOWING YOUR DOG TO APPROACH ANOTHER DOG - NOT ALL GREYHOUNDS ARE TOLERANT OF SMALL DOGS. YOU MUST MAINTAIN CONTROL OF YOUR DOG AT ALL TIMES - FLEXI LEADS ARE DISCOURAGED AS ALL DOGS SHOULD REMAIN CLOSE TO THEIR OWNERS.
The Greyhound Event of Michigan will be a great day of seminars, shopping, socializing, and most of all fun! There will be games, vendors, a live auction, silent auction, and raffle items. All proceeds will be used to support GEM's efforts to place retired racing greyhounds in permanent loving homes.
Registration for the Event will be accepted online beginning March 1, 2008 until Saturday, May 3rd. After May 3rd, registration will only be available on the day of the event for $7 per adult. A very limited number of t-shirts will be available at the Event. T-shirts size S through XL are $15.00, 2X to 4X are $17.50. No outside food or beverage is allowed at Taylor Sportsplex; however, the arena does offer its own concession area..
This year's Event T-shirt design:
Confirmed speakers are Dr. Couto, renowned Greyhound veterinary expert, and Trainer's Academy, LLC, home of the Greyhounds only obedience class. This year's vendors include Animal Crackers Pet Bakery, Atlas Home Improvement, Bird's Pottery, Bodies Rejuvenated, Collar of the Month Club, Signz and Designz by Suzie Q, Dog Daze, Fast Jack Sportswear, Feathered Gems, Garden Greyhounds, Gawn 2 the Dawgs, GEM Store, Gini's Greyhound Fashions, Greytkards, Greytwear, Gryz4u-n-me, K-9 Komforts, Life's Abundance Dog and Cat Food, Long Neck Deco, Midwest Greyhound Adoption Store, Rock Your Pets, and Run With It Embrodiery. Serenity Animal Hospital will also be providing veterinary services during the afternoon with a portion of the proceeds being donated to GEM.
2008
GEM Schedule* |
|
| 9:30am | Doors Open & Check-in begins |
| 9:30am to 4:00pm | Silent Auction |
| 10:00am to 5:00pm | Shopping, Shopping, Shopping! Vendors will be open all day! |
| 10:30am-11:30am | Trainer's Academy Seminar. Located in 2nd Floor Meeting Rooms. Dogs welcome to attend(elevator & stair access available) |
| 11:00am-1:00pm | Boxed Lunches Available
at Concession area No dogs seated in the concession area - Tables are available in the arena for eating with your hounds. Lunches may be taken to the seminar rooms as well. |
| 11:30am to 2:00pm | CGC tests provided by Trainer's Academy Please email thegem@gemgreyhounds.org to guarantee a time slot. |
| 11:45am to 12:00pm | Bobbing for Hot Dogs - Winner gets a PRIZE! |
| 12:00pm to 1:00pm | Dr. Couto Seminar. Located in 2nd Floor Meeting Rooms. Dogs welcome to attend(elevator & stair access available) |
| 1:00pm to 4:00pm | Veterinary Services provided by Serenity Animal Hospital. Nail Trimming $8, Microchipping $15, Heartworm Test $25, 4DX Snap test (heartworm, erhlichia, babesia and lyme) $35. Heartworm Preventative available for purchase. |
| 1:00pm to 4:00pm | General Raffle Drawings will occur throughout the afternoon. Winning tickets will be posted with items. |
| 1:30pm to 1:45pm | Greyhound Musical Mats - Winner gets a PRIZE! |
| 2:00pm to 3:30pm | Memorial Raffle Drawing & Live Auction Begins |
| 3:30pm to 3:45pm | Greyhound Wet T-shirt Contest - Winner gets a PRIZE! |
| 5:00pm | The end of a GREYT day! See everybody next yeart |
*Schedule is subject to change
Any new vendors interested in attending this year's Event, please email thegem@gemgreyhounds.org.
There will also be advertisement opportunities available both in our Event program and on the Event T-shirt. Please email for more details.
Our hounds enjoy socializing as much as we do, so be sure to bring their muzzles with you in case they are needed. Live auction, vendor booths and raffles will be big events, don't forget your checkbook! Bring chairs, x-pens, or crates if you would like or take advantage of free petsitting (donations welcome) in the main arena. There will be bleacher seating in the main arena and chairs available in the seminar rooms. Some vendors may not accept charge cards, so be sure to bring your checkbook or plenty of cash.
Nearby motels that welcome pets:
Red Roof Inn Taylor- 734-374-1150
La Quinta Inn Taylor - 734-374-3000
La Quinta Inn Romulus - 734-641-9006
Note: No additional fees for pets.
Contact hotels for more details.
Other Hotels in the Area:
Comfort Inn & Suites Taylor 313-292-6730
Hilton Suites Metro Airport 734-728-9200
Marriott Metro Airport 734-729-7555
Campgrounds:
Wayne
County Fairgrounds (734)697-7002 ~ 15
miles away
Sterling
State Park - Monroe (734)289-2715 ~ 23 miles away
Detroit/Greenfield KOA
(734)482-7722 ~ 25 miles away
Note: Non-aggressive dogs only and
dogs must be leashed at all times. Contact campgrounds for more details.
Nearby dog friendly locations:
Heritage
Perk Coffee Shop & Internet Cafe (outdoor seating) - Visit
before or after the Event, mention GEM and/or the Greyhound Event of Michigan
and 10% of your purchase will be donated to GEM!
Heritage
Park - Dog Friendly walking trails
Email for more info!