Puppies, Buddies & Schools { Clemmons, NC Children's Photographer / Pet Photography }

October has been a busy, busy month here at the studio ...and all around Clemmons!
In between all of the portrait sessions for families, seniors, pets & babies, we have had the honor of being asked to photograph several community events...and even a few historical moments.
As one of the committee members for The Dog Park at Tanglewood, we have been seeing the developments as they unfold. Plans are in the works to break ground in Spring 2012. When I think of all the time we will be spending there, it will mean even more knowing we we were there at the beginning. Many other people will feel the same way because there was a HUGE turnout for Bark4 the Park, an event heal earlier this month to raise awareness about the location and planning for the Dog Park.

Earlier that day we went to the 2nd Annual Race for Victor, a 5K walk/run that honors & helps Victor and others through the Pitt Hopkins Syndrome Fund.The fund is increase awareness and research in the understanding and treatment of Pitt Hopkins Syndrome and offer support to families receiving a PTHS diagnosis.

Then, in the middle of the month, we were photographing families at the Piedmont Down Syndrome Support Network Buddy Walk. It was a beautiful fall day for the many families who came out for this annual event that celebrates Down syndrome Awareness Month and to promote acceptance and inclusion of people with Down syndrome.

Finally, you may have heard a big sigh of relief from all who worked for many hours each week for months on the "Celebrating Our Schools" event, held at the new Morgan Elementary School just up the road from our studio. Frank Morgan, the school's namesake and a longtime teacher and principal for Clemmons' schools, was there along with other community leaders and hundreds of others to enjoy the entertainment, community service booths and all kinds of activities throughout the day.

Bark 4 The Park!

Cooper wants to invite all our friends that are dog lovers to join us Oct 1, 2011 at Tanglewood Park from 11:00AM to 4:00PM for a fun event called “Bark 4 the Park”.

Be sure and bring your dog(s), your kids, and the whole family. The purpose of the event is to raise awareness of the “Dog Park at Tanglewood” project, which was started several months ago, and is really starting to pick up steam!

WHY WILL A DOG PARK BE GOOD FOR TANGLEWOOD PARK?

1) Great chance for dogs to exercise and socialize – off leash in a fenced in area. (One for small dogs/one for large dogs) 

2) Great for families – 100% free entertainment (no fee to enter)

3) Gets both you and your kids outdoors – instead of in front of the TV or Video Games

4) Will bring more people to beautiful Tanglewood Park

WHAT IS THE “BARK 4 THE PARK” EVENT on SATURDAY, OCT 1? (11:00 AM to 4:00 PM)

The event is FREE to the public.
11:00 Events & Entertainment including a Doggie Jog -$15 entry fee-(Humane Society of Davie County)
12:00 Blessing of the Dogs 

1:00 “Ask the Vet” by Mitch Spindel (owner-Animal Ark Veterinary Hospital, Clemmons)–ask any pet related question you may have

1:00 – 4:00 Dog events, contests, demonstrations, Humane Society ROVER vehicle

Doggie service vendors attending include: Humane Solutions (rescue and ID microchip tagging), Advanced K9s (agility show), PetSmart (obedience training), Anne Grant Photography (have your pet’s photo taken), Barkley Manor, Carolina Poodle Rescue, Dooty Calls, Sure Pets, Puppy Sitter Club, Trail Paws, Ruff Housing, and AARF.

Human food vendors attending include: Carvel Ice Cream, and Classics Sports Grille.

HOW CAN YOU HELP SUPPORT THE NEW DOG PARK at TANGLEWOOD?

1) Attend the Oct 1 event – free to the public

2) Contributions to help build the new Dog Park are both needed, and welcomed. If you would like to make a tax-free contribution to the Dog Park at Tanglewood project, please:

Go to our website: www.dogparkattanglewood.org (click on “Donate”)

Find us on facebook: www.facebook.com/dogparkattanglewood

Go to Winston Salem Foundation website: www.wsfoundation.org (go to Dog Park at Tanglewood)

We look forward to seeing you on Oct 1, at beautiful Tanglewood Park! (Turn left before you get to the guard gate-towards the campground)