Renaissance Festival

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Join us and step back into the 16th century!  Join us for the Minnesota Renaissance Festival Passport for Adventure Pet Fest!

Let's show everyone our regal greyhounds from that time period!

Preview of Picnic Vendors

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The 18th Annual Picnic is getting closer and closer each day!  Today we wanted to share with you the list of vendors that will be at the picnic!

There are currently 12 vendors lined  up to be at the picnic on Saturday, September 13th from 11am to 3pm!

I'm a Greyhound! Who are you?

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Does your greyhound like to socialize? The upcoming picnic on September 13th will be a wonderful opportunity for your hound to meet and mingle with some fellow Greyts!

This week's poem, inspired by Emily Dickinson's "I'm Nobody! Who Are You?", celebrates the concept of meeting new friends from the perspective of a Greyt!

NLGA Community Quilt

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The 2014 NLGA Community Quilt is finished!

2014 NLGA Community Quilt

This community quilt truly would not have been possible without the help of everyone involved!  This is an example of what we can do if we work together!

Sneak Peak - Part III

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18 days until the 18th Annual NLGA Picnic!  18 days!  It will be here before we know it!

Today is the Day!

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Today is the last day to sign up for 2014 NLGA picnic sponsorship!  Last day!

2013 NLGA Annual Picnic Photo

Click here for more information on sponsorship and what sponsors of each level get for sponsoring the 2014 NLGA picnic.  Or, click here and sign-up to become a sponsor!  Or, if you are going to mail it or give it to a board member, send us an email TODAY!  nlgahounds@gmail.com 

Jammin' for Greyhounds!

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We are excited to announce that Jamberry Nails will be coming to the NLGA picnic as a vendor/fundraiser!

As part of the fundraiser, 25% from every wrap is being donated right back to NLGA!  Oh, and did we mention that there will also be two custom greyhound designs to chose from as well as the 300+ designs that Jamberry has?!

Weekend Plans

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If you are looking for something to do this weekend, look no further!

South of the River Walk -- Take II

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The NLGA family, south of the river, invites you to a Friday evening stroll through one of Dakota Counties Regional Parks.

We will meet between 6:15 and 6:30PM. (call or text Mona 952 270 9806 if you are enroute, we will wait!)

Back to School

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It's back to school time! Is your greyhound ready for the change in routine? This week's poem is all about the start of the school year from the perspective of a Greyt!

Today is the day to Eat Wings & Feel GREYT

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Today is the day!  Come eat at Buffalo Wild Wings in Roseville. And feel great about it!

Feel GREYT because NLGA will receive 10% of your tab (food and all beverages too!)!

Pampered at the Picnic

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Are you ready to be pampered at the picnic ... Pampered Chef, that is!  That's right!  There will be a Pampered Chef party at the picnic this year!

Here is the link to the NLGA Fundraiser Pampered Chef page.  Please share this with your friends and family.  And send in your pre-orders!  Get them in early enough and you will be able to pick them up at the picnic.  There will also be smaller Pampered Chef "favorites" at the picnic for you to purchase there.

This is a fundraiser for NLGA and NLGA will get a donation based on the orders!  So, get those Pampered Chef items you have been eyeing up and don't forget to stop by the booth at the picnic and try a sample!

Watch This!

Customize your own picture slideshow

Volunteers are needed to make the 2014 NLGA picnic a greyt success! Volunteer to help set-up. Or volunteer for an hour during the picnic. Or volunteer to help take down. We cannot do this without you!

Sneak Peak - Part II

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27 days until the 18th Annual NLGA Picnic!  27 days!  It will be here before we know it!

Weekend Plans

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Are you and your greyhound looking for something to do this weekend?

Well, you are in luck!

Time is Running Low

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Your photo submissions for the 2015 NLGA calendar are needed!

Act soon or you will miss out on the opportunity to see your greyhounds in the calendar!

The Stairs

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Stairs can be a challenge for many greyhounds, but with a little patience and a lot of love from their people, anything is possible! This week's poem is all about learning to use the stairs from the perspective of a Greyt!

It Comes Just Once a Year

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It comes just once a year.  It is the unofficial end of summer.  And it's getting closer!  The greyt Minnesota get together!  The MN State Fair!

Our state fair is a GREYT state fair!  Don't miss it!  Don't even be late!

Eat Wings & Feel Greyt

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Come eat at Buffalo Wild Wings in Roseville on August 20th. And feel great about it!

Feel GREYT because NLGA will receive 10% of your tab (food and all beverages too!)!

St. Croix Kennel Club Show

St Croix Valley Kennel Club Dog Show
Lake Elmo Fairgrounds
12300 N 40th St
Lake Elmo, MN

Saturday, August 23 9:00-4:00
Sunday, August 24 9:00-4:00

NLGA will have a large booth in the shade in the vendor area of the dog show.

Bring your hounds out and share some of that greyhound love! Since this is a 2 day event we will be scheduling volunteers in shifts. Please bring a chair for yourself and something comfy for your hounds.

Contact Donna for more information and to schedule your time. guber2nac@aol.com 763-754-9754

Sneak Peek - Part I

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35 days until the 18th Annual NLGA Picnic!  35 days!  It will be here before we know it!

South of the River Walk -- In Review

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Yesterday evening Kodie and Shelley hosted their first South of the River Walk and get together in Farmington!

First South of the River Walk Walkers!

They would love to make this a regular event for anyone who would like to join us. Here are some pictures from our night!

South of the River Walk

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For everyone south of the river who has a difficult time making it to the Friday evening walks on the 1st and 3rd Fridays, today we have a walk for you!  A South-of-the-River Walk!

Bath

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Does your greyhound like to take baths? This week's poem is all about bath day from the perspective of a Greyt!

Picnic Planning

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The 2014 NLGA picnic is less than 40 days away!  Planning is well underway ... but still in progress!  And we need your help to make this the best picnic yet!

Puppies at Play!

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Below are a couple videos from two 11-month old litter-mates caught in the act of playing together.

Please keep in mind these two ruffians have already gone for THREE walks, each longer than a mile in length. Lots of puppy energy!

Then, after a round of play,,,?  A moment of rest, or so it seems.  "Mom, he is touching me!"

On it's Way

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The blocks for the NLGA community quilt are somewhere between Minneapolis and Thunder Bay today!

A greyt big Thank You to everyone who has contributed a block (or more!) to this quilt!

Walking with 20 Hounds

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Friday evening was a beautiful evening for a walk!  And there was a greyt group this past Friday.

There were 20 greyhounds in attendance!  20 greyhounds walking along the wildflower prairies along the Mississippi River!

Rounder visits his horses!

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Today we reach into the Dog Blog inbox for a "Tails From Home" from Rounder! Enjoy!

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Rounder went to visit his horses, Skipa and Tori, tonight. One of the best parts of the night is the ride out to Buffalo!