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On September 28, 2016 Northampton Township, Bucks County, PA. recognized Nor’wester Therapy Dogs with a township commendation award. The township board of supervisors recognized, acknowledged, and thanked the organization for dedicated volunteerism and enriching the lives of community members.

The award was accepted by co-founders Debbie Glessner and Wendi Huttner on behalf of the organization. Dr. Kim Rose, supervisor, presented the award to Debbie and Wendi who attended with their therapy dogs Hannah and Bode.

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Our 2015 Nor’wester Readers Dog Walk and Family Fair was gifted with a gorgeous spring day!

Registered walkers opted either for the 3 mile or the ½ mile mini walk. We had a variety of exhibitors, 25 raffle baskets, face painting, a professional pet and family photographer, police K-9, dancing dogs, an entertaining dog contest, carnival games . . . and much more!

We also offered both Canine Good Citizen and Therapy Dog testing.

Grateful thanks to all our sponsors, donors, and volunteers who helped make the event a success.

Photographer Hillary Yasmer Shemin has made all Dog Walk & Family Fair photos available for purchase. 15% of profits on purchases made by May 31st, 2015 will be donated to Nor’wester Readers. There will not be a water mark on purchased prints.

Click here to browse and purchase photos from the event.

Sponsors

Supreme Grand Champion

Shelia Fabrizio

The First National Bank of Newtown

A Sharp Production

McAllister Construction Co.

Grand Champion

Harris Blacktopping Inc.

Michele Kilstein, A Long Term Companion

Vicki Hendler

Champion

Advanced Sports Chiropractic

Jeffrey and Arlene Billow

Frank and Kathy Furgiuele

Happy Nails

Bruce and Marci Morgenstern

Ed and Chris Murphy

Pratt, Brett and Luce, P.C.

Steven Shubert

Steve and Cookie’s By the Bay

Michael Nelson

Karen Parnes

Friends

Gary S. Berger

Becky Frazier

Pam Neal

Ellen Asam

Elyse Bolognese

 

Gifts In Kind

Adorn Me	Jake’s Eatery	Rachel Sweeney and class
Aldo’s	Jules Thin Crust	Sue Swenson and class
Lisa Bachman and class	La Stalla	Lynne Tatarowicz
Lyn Bauer	Learning Express	Urban Allure Salon and Spa
Bucks County Saddlery Ltd.	Marisa Boutique	UVA Ristorante Italiano
Davis Feed Mill (Rushland)	Newtown Athletic Club	Dee Wilson
Do Trot In Tack Shop	Shoe Pavilion	Wired By Design Jewelry, Bonnie Pelberg
Evelyn Finnegan	Sorelle Hair Studio	Corner Bakery Café (Rose Tree Corp)
Carla Foy	Einstein Bagels	Party Fair
Go Bananas	Piccolo Trattoria	Shop n’ Bag
Richboro Beer and Soda	Philly Pretzel	Dunkin’ Donuts
Famous Deli	McCaffrey’s Supermarket

Saturday, May 2, 2015   (rain or shine)

The Nor’wester Readers Dog Walk and Family Fair is the chief fundraising event for the Nor’wester Readers Canine Assisted Learning Program. It is an end of the school year celebration to spotlight the amazing work our therapy dogs do in public and private schools. The donations and sponsorships received through this event make it possible for us to continue offering our much needed and highly requested services.

We are also inviting organized groups such as girl/boy scouts, 4H, athletic teams, cheer teams, dog clubs, etc. of 10 or more individuals to walk free. Group registration should be done at the registration table the day of the walk. This is a wonderful opportunity for groups to spend time together at an exciting event and to support a worthy cause.

FMI: 215-815-5700 

Click here to register online or download our mail-in form.

LOCATION:

Tyler Park Center for the Arts entrance

(off Newtown-Richboro Rd.  Rte 332)

Number 1 Lane Trail

Richboro, PA  18954

 

REGISTRATION:

Starts at 9:30AM

3 mile walk: 11AM

½ mile mini-walk:  11:30

 

REGISTRATION FEES:

$15 Individual

$25 Parent and child

$50 Family (3 or more members of the same family)

 

ONE dog walk t-shirt will be given to all pre-registrations received by April 10^th.

 

*Teachers Hosting Therapy Dogs Walk Free

*Organized Groups (i.e. Girl/Boy Scouts, Athletic Teams, 4H, Cheer Teams) of 10 individuals or more will walk free

 

IN ADDITION TO THE WALK, WE ARE FEATURING:

• On-site CGC, CGCA, and Therapy dog testing (Call 215-514-7315 for more information and to pre-register)
• Pet Photography by Hillary Shemin
• Carol Wagner’s Dancing Dogs
• Face Painting
• Pony Rides
• Raffle Baskets
• Balloon Art
• Dog Contest
• Canine Exhibitions
• Games
• Exhibitors

AND YOU WON’T WANT TO MISS

The Council Rock Administrator-Teacher Agility Face-Off!

Come and cheer on your favorite principals and teachers as they face off over an agility course. We guarantee lots of laughs and fun as they negotiate a series of obstacles that challenge their skill, athleticism, and sense of humor.

 

SPONSORS ARE WELCOMED:

If interested in being a sponsor, click here to download our sponsor form.

EXHIBITORS ARE WELCOMED:

If interested in being an exhibitor, click here to download exhibitor form.

is thrilled to announce that Jon Katz, New York Times best-selling author, has kindly offered to present  a program to help raise funds for the Nor’wester Readers organization.

Jon will be speaking on the relationship between animals and humans, and his talk is titled WHAT ANIMALS MEAN TO US. The program will take place at Richboro Middle School at 98 Upper Holland Road in Richboro, PA. on Sunday, March 15, 2015 at 2pm. We will be offering some of Jon’s books for sale, and he has agreed to autograph your copies.

Jon has written twenty-seven books including: Saving Simon, Soul of a Dog, Izzy & Lenore, Rose In A Storm, A Good Dog, The Dogs of Bedlam Farm, and The Second Chance Dog. Katz is also a photographer and the author of two children’s books, Meet the Dogs of Bedlam Farm and Lenore Finds a Friend. He has written for The New York Times, The Wall Street Journal, Slate, Rolling Stone, and the AKC Gazette. He has worked for CBS News, The Boston Globe, The Washington Post, and The Philadelphia Inquirer. His popular Bedlam Farm Journal at www.bedlamfarm.com has four million views a year, about 400,000 of them unique visitors from all over the country.

Katz lives on Bedlam Farm in upstate New York with his wife, the artist Maria Wulf.

No one brings to life the remarkable bond between humans and their dogs like Jon Katz. He has warmed our spirits with enchanting tales and keen observations of his animal menagerie—the dogs, cats, donkeys, and other residents of Bedlam Farm.

We are also offering DINNER WITH THE AUTHOR after the program at the Yardley Inn for 12 lucky individuals by advance reservation only. It will be a wonderful opportunity for some fascinating conversation in a relaxed atmosphere along with a delicious gourmet meal. Reservation inquiries should be made by contacting Deborah Glessner.  DINNER WITH THE AUTHOR IS SOLD OUT!

Mark your calendars NOW! You will not want to miss this opportunity to hear Jon’s fascinating, insightful, and humorous talk.

Tickets will sell for $10 per person by advance online registration OR $15 per person at the door. If you prefer to purchase tickets by mail, please send a check made out to Nor’wester Readers and mail to:  Nor’wester Readers    234 New Rd.   Churchville, PA  18966

THANK YOU SO MUCH FOR YOUR SUPPORT!

 

 

 

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