Greyhounds Reach the Beach News — July 2008

Here's an overview of what's new in 2008.  We hope to see you at the beach!

~ Sarah and The Greyhounds Reach the Beach Organizing Committee

The Art Show is moving to Grotto Pizza

Some old timers will remember that we had Saturday night dinners at Grotto Pizza many years ago.  Since then, Grotto has been closed during Columbus Day weekend.  They have agreed to keep their bar and takeout areas open Friday through Sunday this year, and they are renting both the upstairs and downstairs dining rooms to us.  Please patronize them when you are hungry or thirsty, and remember to thank them for sharing their space with our artists and hounds.

This year’s show features ten artists:  Beth Wade (fabric), Karen McDonnell (oil), Terry Flannery (mixed media), Sue Bird (photography), Barbara Karant (photography and book signing), Kent Roberts (mixed media), Jennifer Zalewski (mixed media), Steve Wirtz (sculpture), Sarah Regan Snavely (sculpture), and Cara Brockhoff (jewelry).  

Brunch News

This year’s brunch speaker will be trainer Kathy Helmke, owner of the greyhounds that appeared in the popular movie Charlie Wilson’s War.  If you haven’t yet seen it, rent it!  Tom Hanks and Julia Roberts are their usual attractive selves, but Winnie and Mia are absolutely stunning! 

Crabbers Cove

Also known as the downstairs brunch room, many talks will be held at the roomy and always-dry Crabbers Cove, and dogs are welcome.

New Silent Auction

The Auction will be at Grotto Pizza, and we are gratefully accepting donations from any vendors that would like to participate.  All donors will be acknowledged in the registration materials and will have our undying thanks.  If you would like to donate to the Silent Auction, please email deweysilentauction@gmail.com. 

First timers welcome party

Greyhound Adventures is hosting an orientation event to welcome first-time attendees.  There will be a walking tour of Dewey Beach followed by a gathering at the Bottle & Cork on Friday afternoon.

Greyhound Health and Wellness Program

This year, the Silent Auction and Brunch Raffle will benefit Dr. Guillermo Couto’s Greyhound Health and Wellness Program at OSU. 

Celebrating Greyhounds magazine

Visit Celebrating Greyhounds and editor Cindy Hanson at Grotto Pizza.  If you were a subscriber, you’d already have some of this news.  And, if you subscribe now, you’ll have even more to talk about when you chat with Cindy.  She enjoys hearing stories about you and your hounds, and you just might be the subject or the author of an upcoming article.

Gear

This year’s tee shirts, fleece vests, polo shirts, baseball caps, and water bowls are available separately at http://www.co-store.com/GRTB.  Even if you’re not able to attend, why not pick up a cool shirt or a collapsible water bowl for a good cause?

Deadlines

This year’s event is October 9-12.  Regular registration is open until July 31; late registration (which includes a small fee) will be open August 1-31.

Related web sites and additional Greyhounds Reach the Beach information:

When:

October 9-12, 2008 (always Columbus Day weekend)

Where:

Dewey Beach and Rehoboth Beach, Delaware

Registration:

http://adopt-a-greyhound.org/dewey

Apparel and other gear:

http://www.co-store.com/GRTB

Lodging:

Visit http://www.beach-fun.com.  Also search local realtors’ and vacation property web sites

Greyhounds Reach the Beach attendee survey results:

http://greythound.com/SurveySummary.pdf

The Ohio State University Greyhound Health and Wellness Program:

http://vet.osu.edu/1872.htm

Vendor Directory listings and advertising:

Email VendorDirectory@Gawn2theDawgs.com for information on being included (deadline July 1, 2008)

Attendee message board:

http://www.greyhoundsreachthebeach.com/

Vendor discussion group:

http://finance.groups.yahoo.com/group/DeweyGHVendors

Press information:

http://greythound.com/DeweyPress