Events

See our events calendar here.

Current Scheduled Events:

Meet & Greet, Somerville, NJ
Saturday December 24th, 2005 11:00 AM until 03:00 PM
Location: Petco, Somerville, NJ 908-203-8840
Map: 300 Hwy 202 (Somerville Circle) Raritan NJ 08869

Please contact Terryl Jackson for information 908-203-0070 greygal3@optonline.net

A Meet & Greet is an informal way to learn about Greyhounds and the need that retired racers have for good homes. Spend time with some beautiful dogs and find out how to adopt one of your own. Or, give your Grey the chance to spend time with other Greyhounds.

NOTE: This M&G is cancelled for this month

Meet & Greet (PetsMart), Deptford, NJ
Saturday December 24th, 2005 11:00 AM until 02:00 PM
Location: PetSmart, Deptford, NJ (856) 853-0042
Map: 1800 Clements Bridge Rd Woodbury NJ 08096

Please contact Mark Reibstein for information 856-228-3957

Meet & Greet (Petco), Deptford, NJ
Saturday December 24th, 2005 11:00 AM until 02:00 PM
Location: Petco, Deptford, NJ 856-384-9609
Map: 1730 Clement's Bridge Road Deptford NJ 08096

Please contact Debbie & Rick Wright for information 856-742-0669 melfoosnoo@aol.com

Meet & Greet, Broomall, PA
Saturday December 31st, 2005 11:00 AM until 02:00 PM
Location: PetSmart, Broomall, PA (610) 353-4446
Map: 2940 Springfield Road Broomall PA 19008

Please contact Doreen Peterzak for information dpeterzak@juno.com

A Meet & Greet is an informal way to learn about Greyhounds and the need that retired racers have for good homes. Spend time with some beautiful dogs and find out how to adopt one of your own. Or, give your Grey the chance to spend time with other Greyhounds.

NOTE: Due to the holiday this M&G is cancelled for this month

WEEKLY EVENT: Stroll Barbour Pond Park
Saturday January 7th, 2006 9:00 AM until 12:00 PM
Location: Barbour Pond Park, Wayne
Map: Wayne NJ

Calling All Passaic County Greyhounds for the weekly Saturday Stroll starting at 9AM at Barbour Pond Park in Wayne. Organized by Lisa Hoffman Missygirl101@aol.com All are invited to join. Please call Lisa at 973-942-3612 to confirm. Each walker needs to bring plastic bags and is encouraged to water spray their dogs or have them wear a wet down coat or bandana. There is a water fountain. DIRECTIONS North of Wayne take the Newark Pompton Turnpike to Valley Road, Make a left onto Valley road and the first left onto Barbour Pond Road. Pass a nursery school and a baseball field on the left. Look for a small wood sign with the park name on it and bear left into the short road leading into the park. Meet at the end of the road in the parking lot with the kids playground. They make two rounds around the path and spend about an hour. From the south take Rte. 23 north. Take valley road exit and once you cross the intersection of Hamburg Turnpike and Valley road look for that 1st left hand turn into Barbour Pond Road. Follow as above from there.

Therapy Dog Visit, Bethlehem, PA
Saturday January 7th, 2006 10:30 AM until 12:00 PM
Location: Country Meadows Retirement Community
Map: 4035 Green Pond Road Bethlehem PA

Therapy dog visit to Country Meadows. Please contact Chris Griffith at griffsgreys@rcn.com if you plan to attend.

Meet & Greet, West Windsor, NJ
Saturday January 7th, 2006 11:00 AM until 03:00 PM
Location: PetSmart, West Windsor, NJ
Map: West Windsor NJ

Please contact Janice Ingram for information 609-324-0602

A Meet & Greet is an informal way to learn about Greyhounds and the need that retired racers have for good homes. Spend time with some beautiful dogs and find out how to adopt one of your own. Or, give your Grey the chance to spend time with other Greyhounds.

Meet & Greet, Union, NJ
Saturday January 7th, 2006 11:00 AM until 03:00 PM
Location: PetSmart, Union, NJ (908) 686-9333
Map: 2438 Route 22 East Union NJ 07083

Please contact Frank Prince for information 908-272-6250

Meet & Greet, Exton, PA
Saturday January 7th, 2006 11:00 AM until 03:00 PM
Location: PetSmart, Downingtown, PA (610) 518-0250
Map: 1010 East Lancaster Avenue Downingtown PA 19335

Please contact Adrienne Menn for information - 610-692-4933

A Meet & Greet is an informal way to learn about Greyhounds and the need that retired racers have for good homes. Spend time with some beautiful dogs and find out how to adopt one of your own. Or, give your Grey the chance to spend time with other Greyhounds.

Meet & Greet, Secaucus, NJ
Saturday January 7th, 2006 12:00 PM until 03:00 PM
Location: PetSmart, Secaucus, NJ
Map: 300 Mill Creek Drive (Off of Route 3 Westbound) Secaucus NJ

Fonzy Moylan

Please contact Ellen Ganopoulos for information 973-759-0461 RedReeper@aol.com

We will need greyt volunteers and beautiful hounds today and for future monthly Meet & Greets at this store location. Please let us know if you can help.

WEEKLY EVENT: Stroll Atlantic County
Sunday January 8th, 2006 9:00 AM until 10:00 AM
Location: Atlantic County Park, Estelle Manor Section
Map: 109 State Highway 50 Mays Landing NJ

Calling all South Jersey greyhounds! Please join us every Sunday morning at the Estelle Manor section of Atlantic County Park. We meet at 9:00 in the first parking lot, and, depending on the weather, walk for about an hour. In the warmer months, make sure both you and the dogs are "wearing" insect protection, and don't forget those poop bags! Come for a leisurely walk and greyt conversation! Email Pat LaManna if any questions Oldrunners@aol.com

WEEKLY EVENT: Walk Van Saun Park
Sunday January 8th, 2006 9:00 AM until 12:00 PM
Location: Van Saun Park, Paramus
Map: 216 Forest Avenue Paramus NJ

Calling All Passaic and Bergen County Greyhounds for the weekly Sunday Greyhound Walk. Every Sunday, weather permitting, there's an informal Greyhound Walk around Van Saun Park in Paramus. The longest distance we walk is just under 2 miles, but it's easy to bail out at anytime if you or your pooch is pooped. And speaking of pooped... here's the details: Bring: Something to pick up the poop. Place: Van Saun Park Paramus. Parking Lot #5 (The Pony Rides) Time: 9 am Sundays.

WEEKLY EVENT: Stroll Alvin Williams P
Sunday January 8th, 2006 9:00 AM until 12:00 PM
Location: Alvin Williams Memorial Park, Sewaren
Map: West Avenue Sewaren NJ

Sunday mornings at the Alvin Williams Memorial Park in Sewaren (off West Ave. where PSE&G is), at 9am. Anyone interested can contact Erica by email epuopolo@hotmail.com or phone (home 732-393-1958 or cell 732-208-4797).

Meet & Greet (Petco), Toms River, NJ
Sunday January 8th, 2006 11:00 AM until 02:00 PM
Location: Petco, Toms River, NJ (732) 473-9818
Map: 1331 Hooper Avenue Toms River NJ 08753

Please contact Lisa Maccaro for information 732-288-9568 rascal.imp@verizon.net

A Meet & Greet is an informal way to learn about Greyhounds and the need that retired racers have for good homes. Spend time with some beautiful dogs and find out how to adopt one of your own. Or, give your Grey the chance to spend time with other Greyhounds.

Meet & Greet, Moorestown, NJ
Sunday January 8th, 2006 11:00 AM until 03:00 PM
Location: PetSmart, Moorestown, NJ (856) 439-9899
Map: 1331 Nixon Drive Moorestown NJ 08057

Please contact Elena Young for information eyoung214@comcast.net

A Meet & Greet is an informal way to learn about Greyhounds and the need that retired racers have for good homes. Spend time with some beautiful dogs and find out how to adopt one of your own. Or, give your Grey the chance to spend time with other Greyhounds.

WEEKLY EVENT: Walk Wawayonda Par
Sunday January 8th, 2006 3:30 PM until 04:30 PM
Location: Wawayonda State Park, Hewitt
Map: 885 Warwick Turpike Hewitt NJ

The Hudson Valley branch of Greyhound Friends of NJ has changed the time of the weekly walk to 3:30pm for the winter months. We walk at Wawayonda State Park, 885 Warwick Turnpike, Hewitt, NJ 07421. We meet in the first parking lot by the information building. Our walk ends with treats and water for the Greys. Please join us. The Greys are always happy to see one another and it gives us a chance to chat. See you there - weather permitting. You can call Judy Olsen at 845-726-3214 or Jazbo1@frontiernet.net

Meet & Greet, Eatontown, NJ
Saturday January 14th, 2006 11:00 AM until 03:00 PM
Location: PetSmart, Eatontown, NJ (732) 544-8970
Map: 310 State Hwy 36 West Long Branch NJ 07764

Please contact Kathy Barker for information 732-942-5074

A Meet & Greet is an informal way to learn about Greyhounds and the need that retired racers have for good homes. Spend time with some beautiful dogs and find out how to adopt one of your own. Or, give your Grey the chance to spend time with other Greyhounds.

Meet & Greet, Holmdel, NJ
Saturday January 14th, 2006 11:00 AM until 02:00 PM
Location: PetSmart, Holmdel, NJ (732) 615-9770
Map: 2101 US Hwy 35 Holmdel NJ 07733

Please contact Rose Comerford for information 732-566-9514 greyboyz@aol.com

Meet & Greet, Lawrenceville, NJ
Saturday January 14th, 2006 11:00 AM until 03:00 PM
Location: Petco, Lawrenceville, NJ (609) 520-8494
Map: 3371 US Highway 1 Lawrenceville NJ 08648

Please contact Mary O'Donnell for information 908-281-3007 cleo1053@aol.com

Meet & Greet, Watchung, NJ
Saturday January 14th, 2006 12:00 PM until 03:00 PM
Location: Petco, Watchung, NJ 908-322-2844
Map: 1701 Rt 22 W (Blue Star Shopping Center) Watchung NJ 07069

Please contact Janet Marshall for information hoofkick49@yahoo.com

Meet & Greet, Wayne, NJ
Saturday January 14th, 2006 12:00 PM until 03:00 PM
Location: PetSmart, Wayne, NJ
Map: 57 Route 23 (Westbelt Shopping Center) Wayne NJ 07470

Please contact Kathy Carstensen for information 201-836-7517 mom@cybernex.net

Meet & Greet, Mays Landing, NJ
Sunday January 15th, 2006 11:00 AM until 02:00 PM
Location: PetSmart, Mays Landing, NJ
Map: Mays Landing NJ

Please contact Patty Tustin for information 609-625-2653 or 609-425-3067 spotsylott@aol.com

Meet & Greet, Middletown, NY
Saturday January 21st, 2006 1:00 AM until 03:00 PM
Location: PetSmart, Middletown, NY (845) 342-1261
Map: 88-25 Dunning Road Middletown NY 10940

Please contact Judy Olsen for information 845-726-3214 jazbo1@frontiernet.net

A Meet & Greet is an informal way to learn about Greyhounds and the need that retired racers have for good homes. Spend time with some beautiful dogs and find out how to adopt one of your own. Or, give your Grey the chance to spend time with other Greyhounds.

Meet & Greet, Easton, PA
Saturday January 21st, 2006 11:00 AM until 03:00 PM
Location: Petco, Easton, PA 610-330-0740
Map: 2429 Nazareth Road (25th Street Shopping Center) Easton PA 18045

Please contact Chris Griffith for information 610-691-5058 griffsgreys@rcn.com

Meet & Greet, Union, NJ
Saturday January 21st, 2006 11:00 AM until 03:00 PM
Location: PetSmart, Union, NJ (908) 686-9333
Map: 2438 Route 22 East Union NJ 07083

Please contact Frank Prince for information 908-272-6250

Meet & Greet, Manalapan, NJ
Saturday January 21st, 2006 11:00 AM until 03:00 PM
Location: PetSmart, Manalapan, NJ (732) 683-1119
Map: 7 Route 9 Manalapan NJ 07726

Please contact Jan Nerl for information 721-521-8248 or Irene Ullmann 732-679-1107

Doggie Bloodmobile
Saturday January 21st, 2006 12:00 PM until 12:00 PM
Location: St. Maurice Church, Brooklawn
Map: Rt 130 Brooklawn NJ

A doggie bloodmobile is scheduled for Saturday, January 21st. A few of the dogs who were donating blood have been retired, so there are some openings. The bloodmobile is held on the parking lot of St. Maurice Church, Rt 130, Brooklawn. Donations are done by appointment.

If anyone is interested in more information, they can contact Elena Young at eyoung214@comcast.net

Meet & Greet, Edison, NJ
Saturday January 21st, 2006 12:00 PM until 03:00 PM
Location: Petco, Edison, NJ 732-516-0330
Map: 1025 Route 1 S Edison NJ 08817

Please contact Erica Puopolo for information 732-393-1958 epuopolo@hotmail.com

Meet & Greet, Somerville, NJ
Saturday January 28th, 2006 11:00 AM until 03:00 PM
Location: Petco, Somerville, NJ 908-203-8840
Map: 300 Hwy 202 (Somerville Circle) Raritan NJ 08869

Please contact Terryl Jackson for information 908-203-0070 greygal3@optonline.net

A Meet & Greet is an informal way to learn about Greyhounds and the need that retired racers have for good homes. Spend time with some beautiful dogs and find out how to adopt one of your own. Or, give your Grey the chance to spend time with other Greyhounds.

Meet & Greet (PetsMart), Deptford, NJ
Saturday January 28th, 2006 11:00 AM until 02:00 PM
Location: PetSmart, Deptford, NJ (856) 853-0042
Map: 1800 Clements Bridge Rd Woodbury NJ 08096

Please contact Mark Reibstein for information 856-228-3957

Meet & Greet, Broomall, PA
Saturday January 28th, 2006 12:00 PM until 02:30 PM
Location: PetSmart, Broomall, PA (610) 353-4446
Map: 2940 Springfield Road Broomall PA 19008

Please contact Doreen Peterzak for information dpeterzak@juno.com

WEEKLY EVENT: Stroll Barbour Pond Park
Saturday February 4th, 2006 9:00 AM until 12:00 PM
Location: Barbour Pond Park, Wayne
Map: Wayne NJ

Calling All Passaic County Greyhounds for the weekly Saturday Stroll starting at 9AM at Barbour Pond Park in Wayne. Organized by Lisa Hoffman Missygirl101@aol.com All are invited to join. Please call Lisa at 973-942-3612 to confirm. Each walker needs to bring plastic bags and is encouraged to water spray their dogs or have them wear a wet down coat or bandana. There is a water fountain. DIRECTIONS North of Wayne take the Newark Pompton Turnpike to Valley Road, Make a left onto Valley road and the first left onto Barbour Pond Road. Pass a nursery school and a baseball field on the left. Look for a small wood sign with the park name on it and bear left into the short road leading into the park. Meet at the end of the road in the parking lot with the kids playground. They make two rounds around the path and spend about an hour. From the south take Rte. 23 north. Take valley road exit and once you cross the intersection of Hamburg Turnpike and Valley road look for that 1st left hand turn into Barbour Pond Road. Follow as above from there.

Therapy Dog Visit, Bethlehem, PA
Saturday February 4th, 2006 10:30 AM until 11:30 AM
Location: Country Meadows Retirement Community
Map: 4035 Green Pond Road Bethlehem PA

Therapy dog visit to Country Meadows. Please contact Chris Griffith at griffsgreys@rcn.com if you plan to attend.

Meet & Greet, Union, NJ
Saturday February 4th, 2006 11:00 AM until 03:00 PM
Location: PetSmart, Union, NJ (908) 686-9333
Map: 2438 Route 22 East Union NJ 07083

Please contact Frank Prince for information 908-272-6250

Meet & Greet, Exton, PA
Saturday February 4th, 2006 11:00 AM until 03:00 PM
Location: PetSmart, Downingtown, PA (610) 518-0250
Map: 1010 East Lancaster Avenue Downingtown PA 19335

Please contact Adrienne Menn for information - 610-692-4933

A Meet & Greet is an informal way to learn about Greyhounds and the need that retired racers have for good homes. Spend time with some beautiful dogs and find out how to adopt one of your own. Or, give your Grey the chance to spend time with other Greyhounds.

Meet & Greet, West Windsor, NJ
Saturday February 4th, 2006 11:00 AM until 03:00 PM
Location: PetSmart, West Windsor, NJ
Map: West Windsor NJ

Please contact Janice Ingram for information 609-324-0602

A Meet & Greet is an informal way to learn about Greyhounds and the need that retired racers have for good homes. Spend time with some beautiful dogs and find out how to adopt one of your own. Or, give your Grey the chance to spend time with other Greyhounds.

Meet & Greet, Secaucus, NJ
Saturday February 4th, 2006 12:00 PM until 03:00 PM
Location: PetSmart, Secaucus, NJ
Map: 300 Mill Creek Drive (Off of Route 3 Westbound) Secaucus NJ

Please contact Ellen Ganopoulos for information 973-759-0461 RedReeper@aol.com

We will need greyt volunteers and beautiful hounds today and for future monthly Meet & Greets at this store location. Please let us know if you can help.

WEEKLY EVENT: Stroll Alvin Williams P
Sunday February 5th, 2006 9:00 AM until 12:00 PM
Location: Alvin Williams Memorial Park, Sewaren
Map: West Avenue Sewaren NJ

Sunday mornings at the Alvin Williams Memorial Park in Sewaren (off West Ave. where PSE&G is), at 9am. Anyone interested can contact Erica by email epuopolo@hotmail.com or phone (home 732-393-1958 or cell 732-208-4797).

WEEKLY EVENT: Walk Van Saun Park
Sunday February 5th, 2006 9:00 AM until 12:00 PM
Location: Van Saun Park, Paramus
Map: 216 Forest Avenue Paramus NJ

Calling All Passaic and Bergen County Greyhounds for the weekly Sunday Greyhound Walk. Every Sunday, weather permitting, there's an informal Greyhound Walk around Van Saun Park in Paramus. The longest distance we walk is just under 2 miles, but it's easy to bail out at anytime if you or your pooch is pooped. And speaking of pooped... here's the details: Bring: Something to pick up the poop. Place: Van Saun Park Paramus. Parking Lot #5 (The Pony Rides) Time: 9 am Sundays.

WEEKLY EVENT: Stroll Atlantic County
Sunday February 5th, 2006 9:00 AM until 10:00 AM
Location: Atlantic County Park, Estelle Manor Section
Map: 109 State Highway 50 Mays Landing NJ

Calling all South Jersey greyhounds! Please join us every Sunday morning at the Estelle Manor section of Atlantic County Park. We meet at 9:00 in the first parking lot, and, depending on the weather, walk for about an hour. In the warmer months, make sure both you and the dogs are "wearing" insect protection, and don't forget those poop bags! Come for a leisurely walk and greyt conversation! Email Pat LaManna if any questions Oldrunners@aol.com

Meet & Greet (Petco), Toms River, NJ
Sunday February 5th, 2006 11:00 AM until 02:00 PM
Location: Petco, Toms River, NJ (732) 473-9818
Map: 1331 Hooper Avenue Toms River NJ 08753

Please contact Lisa Maccaro for information 732-288-9568 rascal.imp@verizon.net

A Meet & Greet is an informal way to learn about Greyhounds and the need that retired racers have for good homes. Spend time with some beautiful dogs and find out how to adopt one of your own. Or, give your Grey the chance to spend time with other Greyhounds.

GFNJ Annual Board of Trustees Meeting
Sunday February 5th, 2006 1:30 PM until 03:30 PM
Location: Rocky Hill Library, NJ
Map: Route 518 Rocky Hill NJ

Annual Meeting of GFNJ's Board of Trustees. Guests are welcome to come and observe but may not participate during the official meeting. The capacity of the room is 50 people, so if guests intend to come, please let Barbara Wicklund know at 732-356-4370. Refreshments are discouraged in the library.

WEEKLY EVENT: Walk Wawayonda Par
Sunday February 5th, 2006 3:30 PM until 04:30 PM
Location: Wawayonda State Park, Hewitt
Map: 885 Warwick Turpike Hewitt NJ

The Hudson Valley branch of Greyhound Friends of NJ has changed the time of the weekly walk to 3:30pm for the winter months. We walk at Wawayonda State Park, 885 Warwick Turnpike, Hewitt, NJ 07421. We meet in the first parking lot by the information building. Our walk ends with treats and water for the Greys. Please join us. The Greys are always happy to see one another and it gives us a chance to chat. See you there - weather permitting. You can call Judy Olsen at 845-726-3214 or Jazbo1@frontiernet.net

Greyhound Friends Goes to the Movies
Friday February 10th, 2006 8:00 PM until 10:00 PM
Location: Landmark Loew's Jersey Theatre, Jersey City (201) 798-6055
Map: 54 Journal Square Jersey City NJ

Loew's Jersey & Greyhound Friends of NJ Salutes Animal Lovers

From the Friends of the Loew's website:

This film weekend is presented in partnership with Greyhound Friends of New Jersey, Inc., an non-profit organization dedicated to rescuing and finding homes for greyhounds that have been "retired" from racing. Without the efforts of GFNJ, all of these beautiful animals would have been destroyed. Half of the net proceeds of this film series will go to GFNJ.

Representatives of GFNJ will be on hand to give information and answer questions. A few dogs will be at the Theatre for the screenings - which will give patrons a chance to meet these wonderful, needy animals, and just maybe consider giving one a home.

The following films will be shown:
Friday, 2/10/06 at 8pm - Best In Show
Saturday, 2/11 at 4pm - Old Yeller
Saturday, 2/11 at 8pm - The Misfits

Admission for each screening is $6 for adults/$4 for seniors and children 12 and under.

Please join Ellen at the theater on Friday PM to answer questions regarding greyhounds. GFNJ will have a M&G table during the Saturday performance of Old Yeller - doggie volunteers are needed. Please contact Ellen for information 973-759-0461 RedReeper@aol.com

Click here for more information

Meet & Greet, Eatontown, NJ
Saturday February 11th, 2006 11:00 AM until 03:00 PM
Location: PetSmart, Eatontown, NJ (732) 544-8970
Map: 310 State Hwy 36 West Long Branch NJ 07764

Please contact Kathy Barker for information 732-942-5074

This Meet & Greet is cancelled until further notice - sorry for any inconvience.

Meet & Greet, Lawrenceville, NJ
Saturday February 11th, 2006 11:00 AM until 03:00 PM
Location: Petco, Lawrenceville, NJ (609) 520-8494
Map: 3371 US Highway 1 Lawrenceville NJ 08648

Please contact Mary O'Donnell for information 908-281-3007 cleo1053@aol.com

A Meet & Greet is an informal way to learn about Greyhounds and the need that retired racers have for good homes. Spend time with some beautiful dogs and find out how to adopt one of your own. Or, give your Grey the chance to spend time with other Greyhounds.

Meet & Greet, Holmdel, NJ
Saturday February 11th, 2006 11:00 AM until 02:00 PM
Location: PetSmart, Holmdel, NJ (732) 615-9770
Map: 2101 US Hwy 35 Holmdel NJ 07733

Please contact Rose Comerford for information 732-566-9514 greyboyz@aol.com

Meet & Greet, Watchung, NJ
Saturday February 11th, 2006 12:00 PM until 03:00 PM
Location: Petco, Watchung, NJ 908-322-2844
Map: 1701 Rt 22 W (Blue Star Shopping Center) Watchung NJ 07069

Please contact Janet Marshall for information hoofkick49@yahoo.com

Meet & Greet, Wayne, NJ
Saturday February 11th, 2006 12:00 PM until 03:00 PM
Location: PetSmart, Wayne, NJ
Map: 57 Route 23 (Westbelt Shopping Center) Wayne NJ 07470

Please contact Kathy Carstensen for information 201-836-7517 mom@cybernex.net

Greyhound Friends Goes to the Movies
Saturday February 11th, 2006 4:00 PM until 10:00 PM
Location: Landmark Loew's Jersey Theatre, Jersey City (201) 798-6055
Map: 54 Journal Square Jersey City NJ

Loew's Jersey & Greyhound Friends of NJ Salutes Animal Lovers

Meet & Greet, Moorestown, NJ
Sunday February 12th, 2006 11:00 AM until 03:00 PM
Location: PetSmart, Moorestown, NJ (856) 439-9899
Map: 1331 Nixon Drive Moorestown NJ 08057

Please contact Elena Young for information eyoung214@comcast.net

A Meet & Greet is an informal way to learn about Greyhounds and the need that retired racers have for good homes. Spend time with some beautiful dogs and find out how to adopt one of your own. Or, give your Grey the chance to spend time with other Greyhounds.

Meet & Greet, Mays Landing, NJ
Sunday February 12th, 2006 11:00 AM until 02:00 PM
Location: PetSmart, Mays Landing, NJ
Map: Mays Landing NJ

Please contact Patty Tustin for information 609-625-2653 or 609-425-3067 Spotsylott@comcast.net

Meet & Greet, Middletown, NY
Saturday February 18th, 2006 1:00 AM until 03:00 PM
Location: PetSmart, Middletown, NY (845) 342-1261
Map: 88-25 Dunning Road Middletown NY 10940

Please contact Judy Olsen for information 845-726-3214 jazbo1@frontiernet.net

A Meet & Greet is an informal way to learn about Greyhounds and the need that retired racers have for good homes. Spend time with some beautiful dogs and find out how to adopt one of your own. Or, give your Grey the chance to spend time with other Greyhounds.

Grand Opening Secaucus PetsMart PetHotel
Saturday February 18th, 2006 8:00 AM until 04:00 PM
Location: PetSmart, Secaucus, NJ
Map: 300 Mill Creek Drive (Off of Route 3 Westbound) Secaucus NJ

GRAND OPENING OF SECAUCUS PETsMART PetHotel

Join GFNJ at the Secaucus PETsMART for the Grand Opening event of their PetHotel.

We will be there on:

Saturday 2/18 from 8am - 4pm

Sunday 2/19 from 12pm - 4pm

Please bring your greys to "Meet and Greet" and join in the celebration! Please contact Ellen Ganopoulos for information 973-759-0461 RedReeper@aol.com

Meet & Greet, Manalapan, NJ
Saturday February 18th, 2006 11:00 AM until 03:00 PM
Location: PetSmart, Manalapan, NJ (732) 683-1119
Map: 7 Route 9 Manalapan NJ 07726

Please contact Irene Ullmann 732-679-1107 Llu1964@aol.com or Jen Nerl for information 732 521-8248

Meet & Greet, Union, NJ
Saturday February 18th, 2006 11:00 AM until 03:00 PM
Location: PetSmart, Union, NJ (908) 686-9333
Map: 2438 Route 22 East Union NJ 07083

Please contact Frank Prince for information 908-272-6250 NOTE: This M&G is on hiatus until further notice.

Meet & Greet, Easton, PA
Saturday February 18th, 2006 11:00 AM until 03:00 PM
Location: Petco, Easton, PA 610-330-0740
Map: 2429 Nazareth Road (25th Street Shopping Center) Easton PA 18045

Please contact Chris Griffith for information 610-691-5058 griffsgreys@rcn.com

Meet & Greet, Edison, NJ
Saturday February 18th, 2006 12:00 PM until 03:00 PM
Location: Petco, Edison, NJ 732-516-0330
Map: 1025 Route 1 S Edison NJ 08817

This Meet & Greet is cancelled until further notice. Sorry for any inconvience.

Grand Opening Secaucus PetsMart PetHotel
Sunday February 19th, 2006 8:00 AM until 04:00 PM
Location: PetSmart, Secaucus, NJ
Map: 300 Mill Creek Drive (Off of Route 3 Westbound) Secaucus NJ

GRAND OPENING OF SECAUCUS PETsMART PetHotel

Join GFNJ at the Secaucus PETsMART for the Grand Opening event of their PetHotel.

We will be there on:

Saturday 2/18 from 8am - 4pm

Sunday 2/19 from 12pm - 4pm

Please bring your greys to "Meet and Greet" and join in the celebration! Please contact Ellen Ganopoulos for information 973-759-0461 RedReeper@aol.com

Meet & Greet, Hamilton Township, NJ
Sunday February 19th, 2006 11:00 AM until 02:00 PM
Location: PetSmart, Hamilton Township, NJ (609) 585-4418
Map: 170 Marketplace Blvd Hamilton Township NJ 08691

Please contact Laura & Gary Mease for information 609-888-1727 lauram0324@optonline.net or Jenn Marx 609-291-1721

A Meet & Greet is an informal way to learn about Greyhounds and the need that retired racers have for good homes. Spend time with some beautiful dogs and find out how to adopt one of your own. Or, give your Grey the chance to spend time with other Greyhounds.

Meet & Greet, Somerville, NJ
Saturday February 25th, 2006 11:00 AM until 03:00 PM
Location: Petco, Somerville, NJ 908-203-8840
Map: 300 Hwy 202 (Somerville Circle) Raritan NJ 08869

Please contact Terryl Jackson for information 908-203-0070 greygal3@optonline.net

A Meet & Greet is an informal way to learn about Greyhounds and the need that retired racers have for good homes. Spend time with some beautiful dogs and find out how to adopt one of your own. Or, give your Grey the chance to spend time with other Greyhounds.

Meet & Greet (PetsMart), Deptford, NJ
Saturday February 25th, 2006 11:00 AM until 02:00 PM
Location: PetSmart, Deptford, NJ (856) 853-0042
Map: 1800 Clements Bridge Rd Woodbury NJ 08096

Please contact Mark Reibstein for information 856-228-3957

Meet & Greet, Broomall, PA
Saturday February 25th, 2006 12:00 PM until 02:30 PM
Location: PetSmart, Broomall, PA (610) 353-4446
Map: 2940 Springfield Road Broomall PA 19008

Please contact Doreen Peterzak for information dpeterzak@juno.com

Yappy Hour at Rusty's Place
Saturday February 25th, 2006 7:00 PM until 09:00 PM
Location: Rusty's Place Pet Supply Store 973-728-3903
Map: 1141 Greenwood Lake Tpk Ringwood NJ

Yappy Hour at Rusty's Place to benefit Greyhound Friends of New Jersey

Saturday, 2/25/06 starting at 7:00PM and going until ???. The cost is $10 for one adult and one dog, and $5 for each adult/dog after that.

Coffee and cake for the humans, treats for the dogs.Please RSVP by 2/22 to allow the hosts to buy enough dessert.

50% of proceeds will go to GFNJ.

For additional information please contact Rusty's Place at 973-728-3903

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WEEKLY EVENT: Stroll Barbour Pond Park
Saturday March 4th, 2006 9:00 AM until 12:00 PM
Location: Barbour Pond Park, Wayne
Map: Wayne NJ

Calling All Passaic County Greyhounds for the weekly Saturday Stroll starting at 9AM at Barbour Pond Park in Wayne. Organized by Lisa Hoffman Missygirl101@aol.com All are invited to join. Please call Lisa at 973-942-3612 to confirm. Each walker needs to bring plastic bags and is encouraged to water spray their dogs or have them wear a wet down coat or bandana. There is a water fountain. DIRECTIONS North of Wayne take the Newark Pompton Turnpike to Valley Road, Make a left onto Valley road and the first left onto Barbour Pond Road. Pass a nursery school and a baseball field on the left. Look for a small wood sign with the park name on it and bear left into the short road leading into the park. Meet at the end of the road in the parking lot with the kids playground. They make two rounds around the path and spend about an hour. From the south take Rte. 23 north. Take valley road exit and once you cross the intersection of Hamburg Turnpike and Valley road look for that 1st left hand turn into Barbour Pond Road. Follow as above from there.

Bag Groceries for GFNJ
Saturday March 4th, 2006 10:00 AM until 04:00 PM
Location: ShopRite, Marlton, NJ (856) 983-7370
Map: 307 West Route 70 Marlton NJ 08053

BAG GROCERIES FOR GFNJ!!!

On Saturday and Sunday, March 4th and 5th, 2006 the Marlton Shoprite in Marlton, NJ is trying something new. We need at least 8 volunteers to help bag customer groceries. Shoprite will “pay” GFNJ volunteers $6.25/hr. The store will donate this money, as well as any tips we receive in tip jars at each register, to Greyhound Friends of NJ! What a great opportunity to help people and the greys at the same time.

Shoprite has also allowed us to set up a meet and greet table in the vestibule with 1 or 2 dogs.

WE NEED VOLUNTEERS. Come out and support GFNJ. The time for both days is 10am to 4pm. Shoprite has asked that all volunteers wear t-shirts with the GFNJ logo to help customers identify our group.

You can email questions to GFNJ volunteer Stephanie Trump at strumpgfnj@comcast.net.

The Marlton Shoprite is located at the junction of Rt 70 and Rt 73 in Marlton, NJ. Traveling from the north or south, take Rt 295 to Exit 36 (Rt 73 south) toward Marlton. Burns Honda dealership is a major landmark on the right hand side on Rt 73 and the next light is the circle of Rt 70 and 73.

Therapy Dog Visit, Bethlehem, PA
Saturday March 4th, 2006 10:30 AM until 11:30 AM
Location: Country Meadows Retirement Community
Map: 4035 Green Pond Road Bethlehem PA

Therapy dog visit to Country Meadows. Please contact Chris Griffith at griffsgreys@rcn.com if you plan to attend.

Meet & Greet, Exton, PA
Saturday March 4th, 2006 11:00 AM until 03:00 PM
Location: PetSmart, Downingtown, PA (610) 518-0250
Map: 1010 East Lancaster Avenue Downingtown PA 19335

Please contact Adrienne Menn for information - 610-692-4933

A Meet & Greet is an informal way to learn about Greyhounds and the need that retired racers have for good homes. Spend time with some beautiful dogs and find out how to adopt one of your own. Or, give your Grey the chance to spend time with other Greyhounds.

Meet & Greet, Secaucus, NJ
Saturday March 4th, 2006 12:00 PM until 03:00 PM
Location: PetSmart, Secaucus, NJ
Map: 300 Mill Creek Drive (Off of Route 3 Westbound) Secaucus NJ

Please contact Ellen Ganopoulos for information 973-759-0461 RedReeper@aol.com

We will need greyt volunteers and beautiful hounds today and for future monthly Meet & Greets at this store location. Please let us know if you can help.

WEEKLY EVENT: Stroll Alvin Williams P
Sunday March 5th, 2006 9:00 AM until 12:00 PM
Location: Alvin Williams Memorial Park, Sewaren
Map: West Avenue Sewaren NJ

Sunday mornings at the Alvin Williams Memorial Park in Sewaren (off West Ave. where PSE&G is), at 9am. Anyone interested can contact Erica by email epuopolo@hotmail.com or phone (home 732-393-1958 or cell 732-208-4797).

WEEKLY EVENT: Walk Van Saun Park
Sunday March 5th, 2006 9:00 AM until 12:00 PM
Location: Van Saun Park, Paramus
Map: 216 Forest Avenue Paramus NJ

Calling All Passaic and Bergen County Greyhounds for the weekly Sunday Greyhound Walk. Every Sunday, weather permitting, there's an informal Greyhound Walk around Van Saun Park in Paramus. The longest distance we walk is just under 2 miles, but it's easy to bail out at anytime if you or your pooch is pooped. And speaking of pooped... here's the details: Bring: Something to pick up the poop. Place: Van Saun Park Paramus. Parking Lot #5 (The Pony Rides) Time: 9 am Sundays.

WEEKLY EVENT: Stroll Atlantic County
Sunday March 5th, 2006 9:00 AM until 10:00 AM
Location: Atlantic County Park, Estelle Manor Section
Map: 109 State Highway 50 Mays Landing NJ

Calling all South Jersey greyhounds! Please join us every Sunday morning at the Estelle Manor section of Atlantic County Park. We meet at 9:00 in the first parking lot, and, depending on the weather, walk for about an hour. In the warmer months, make sure both you and the dogs are "wearing" insect protection, and don't forget those poop bags! Come for a leisurely walk and greyt conversation! Email Pat LaManna if any questions Oldrunners@aol.com

Bag Groceries for GFNJ
Sunday March 5th, 2006 10:00 AM until 04:00 PM
Location: ShopRite, Marlton, NJ (856) 983-7370
Map: 307 West Route 70 Marlton NJ 08053

BAG GROCERIES FOR GFNJ!!!

WEEKLY EVENT: Walk Wawayonda Par
Sunday March 5th, 2006 3:30 PM until 04:30 PM
Location: Wawayonda State Park, Hewitt
Map: 885 Warwick Turpike Hewitt NJ

The Hudson Valley branch of Greyhound Friends of NJ has changed the time of the weekly walk to 3:30pm for the winter months. We walk at Wawayonda State Park, 885 Warwick Turnpike, Hewitt, NJ 07421. We meet in the first parking lot by the information building. Our walk ends with treats and water for the Greys. Please join us. The Greys are always happy to see one another and it gives us a chance to chat. See you there - weather permitting. You can call Judy Olsen at 845-726-3214 or Jazbo1@frontiernet.net

Meet & Greet, Holmdel, NJ
Saturday March 11th, 2006 11:00 AM until 02:00 PM
Location: PetSmart, Holmdel, NJ (732) 615-9770
Map: 2101 US Hwy 35 Holmdel NJ 07733

Please contact Rose Comerford for information 732-566-9514 greyboyz@aol.com

Meet & Greet, Lawrenceville, NJ
Saturday March 11th, 2006 11:00 AM until 03:00 PM
Location: Petco, Lawrenceville, NJ (609) 520-8494
Map: 3371 US Highway 1 Lawrenceville NJ 08648

Please contact Mary O'Donnell for information 908-281-3007 cleo1053@aol.com

A Meet & Greet is an informal way to learn about Greyhounds and the need that retired racers have for good homes. Spend time with some beautiful dogs and find out how to adopt one of your own. Or, give your Grey the chance to spend time with other Greyhounds.

Morristown St Patrick's Day Parade
Saturday March 11th, 2006 11:00 AM until 02:00 PM
Location: South Street, Morristown, NJ
Map: 200 South Street (across from Kings) Morristown NJ

MORRISTOWN ST. PATRICK'S DAY PARADE

GFNJ will once again participate in the annual Morristown St. Patrick's day parade held on Saturday, March 11th. We gather at 200 South Street, accross from Kings by 11:00am. The parade kicks off by noon and they close the streets so the need to get there by 11:00 is crucial.

Please decorate your dog with an "Irish theme" and our green Greyhound Friends coats will be at hand.

For additional information please contact Janet Wolek Netty324@aol.com

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Meet & Greet, Watchung, NJ
Saturday March 11th, 2006 12:00 PM until 03:00 PM
Location: Petco, Watchung, NJ 908-322-2844
Map: 1701 Rt 22 W (Blue Star Shopping Center) Watchung NJ 07069

Please contact Janet Marshall for information hoofkick49@yahoo.com

Meet & Greet, Wayne, NJ
Saturday March 11th, 2006 12:00 PM until 03:00 PM
Location: PetSmart, Wayne, NJ
Map: 57 Route 23 (Westbelt Shopping Center) Wayne NJ 07470

Please contact Kathy Carstensen for information 201-836-7517 mom@cybernex.net

Meet & Greet, Moorestown, NJ
Sunday March 12th, 2006 11:00 AM until 03:00 PM
Location: PetSmart, Moorestown, NJ (856) 439-9899
Map: 1331 Nixon Drive Moorestown NJ 08057

Please contact Elena Young for information eyoung214@comcast.net

A Meet & Greet is an informal way to learn about Greyhounds and the need that retired racers have for good homes. Spend time with some beautiful dogs and find out how to adopt one of your own. Or, give your Grey the chance to spend time with other Greyhounds.

Meet & Greet, Mays Landing, NJ
Sunday March 12th, 2006 11:00 AM until 02:00 PM
Location: PetSmart, Mays Landing, NJ
Map: Mays Landing NJ

Please contact Patty Tustin for information 609-625-2653 or 609-425-3067 Spotsylott@comcast.net

Meet & Greet, Union, NJ
Saturday March 18th, 2006 11:00 AM until 03:00 PM
Location: PetSmart, Union, NJ (908) 686-9333
Map: 2438 Route 22 East Union NJ 07083

Please contact Frank Prince for information 908-272-6250

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Meet & Greet, Manalapan, NJ
Saturday March 18th, 2006 11:00 AM until 03:00 PM
Location: PetSmart, Manalapan, NJ (732) 683-1119
Map: 7 Route 9 Manalapan NJ 07726

Please contact Irene Ullmann 732-679-1107 Llu1964@aol.com or Jen Nerl for information 732 521-8248

Meet & Greet, Easton, PA
Saturday March 18th, 2006 11:00 AM until 03:00 PM
Location: Petco, Easton, PA 610-330-0740
Map: 2429 Nazareth Road (25th Street Shopping Center) Easton PA 18045

Please contact Chris Griffith for information 610-691-5058 griffsgreys@rcn.com

A Meet & Greet is an informal way to learn about Greyhounds and the need that retired racers have for good homes. Spend time with some beautiful dogs and find out how to adopt one of your own. Or, give your Grey the chance to spend time with other Greyhounds.

Meet & Greet, Middletown, NY
Saturday March 18th, 2006 1:00 PM until 03:00 PM
Location: PetSmart, Middletown, NY (845) 342-1261
Map: 88-25 Dunning Road Middletown NY 10940

Please contact Judy Olsen for information 845-726-3214 jazbo1@frontiernet.net

A Meet & Greet is an informal way to learn about Greyhounds and the need that retired racers have for good homes. Spend time with some beautiful dogs and find out how to adopt one of your own. Or, give your Grey the chance to spend time with other Greyhounds.

Meet & Greet, Hamilton Township, NJ
Sunday March 19th, 2006 11:00 AM until 02:00 PM
Location: PetSmart, Hamilton Township, NJ (609) 585-4418
Map: 170 Marketplace Blvd Hamilton Township NJ 08691

Please contact Laura & Gary Mease for information 609-888-1727 lauram0324@optonline.net or Jenn Marx 609-291-1721

A Meet & Greet is an informal way to learn about Greyhounds and the need that retired racers have for good homes. Spend time with some beautiful dogs and find out how to adopt one of your own. Or, give your Grey the chance to spend time with other Greyhounds.

Meet & Greet, Staten Island, NY
Sunday March 19th, 2006 11:00 AM until 03:00 PM
Location: PetSmart, Staten Island
Map: 1520 Forest Avenue Staten Island NY

Please contact Cheryl Rosa for information 718-442-3974cherylarosa@aol.com

Meet & Greet, Edison, NJ
Sunday March 19th, 2006 12:00 PM until 04:00 PM
Location: Petco, Edison, NJ 732-516-0330
Map: 1025 Route 1 S Edison NJ 08817

Please contact Sue Smith at greyhoundadoption@gmail.com or call 732-283-3889 and leave a message.

Sue is looking for great people and greyhounds who are interested in helping at this M&G.

Meet & Greet, Somerville, NJ
Saturday March 25th, 2006 11:00 AM until 03:00 PM
Location: Petco, Somerville, NJ 908-203-8840
Map: 300 Hwy 202 (Somerville Circle) Raritan NJ 08869

Please contact Terryl Jackson for information 908-203-0070 greygal3@optonline.net

A Meet & Greet is an informal way to learn about Greyhounds and the need that retired racers have for good homes. Spend time with some beautiful dogs and find out how to adopt one of your own. Or, give your Grey the chance to spend time with other Greyhounds.

Meet & Greet (PetsMart), Deptford, NJ
Saturday March 25th, 2006 11:00 AM until 02:00 PM
Location: PetSmart, Deptford, NJ (856) 853-0042
Map: 1800 Clements Bridge Rd Woodbury NJ 08096

Please contact Mark Reibstein for information 856-228-3957

Meet & Greet, Broomall, PA
Saturday March 25th, 2006 12:00 PM until 02:30 PM
Location: PetSmart, Broomall, PA (610) 353-4446
Map: 2940 Springfield Road Broomall PA 19008

Please contact Doreen Peterzak for information dpeterzak@juno.com

Meet & Greet at Rusty's Place
Saturday March 25th, 2006 12:00 PM until 03:00 PM
Location: Rusty's Place Pet Supply Store 973-728-3903
Map: 1141 Greenwood Lake Tpk Ringwood NJ

Come at join GFNJ at a Meet & Greet at Rusty's Place! We will be selling Spring themed bandanas, as well as the VERY popular NASCAR themed ones. All proceeds donated to Greyhound Friends NJ.

Please contact Jane Lehmbeck at lehmbeck@warwick.net if you need information.

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WEEKLY EVENT: Stroll Barbour Pond Park
Saturday April 1st, 2006 9:00 AM until 12:00 PM
Location: Barbour Pond Park, Wayne
Map: Wayne NJ

Calling All Passaic County Greyhounds for the weekly Saturday Stroll starting at 9AM at Barbour Pond Park in Wayne. Organized by Lisa Hoffman Missygirl101@aol.com All are invited to join. Please call Lisa at 973-942-3612 to confirm. Each walker needs to bring plastic bags and is encouraged to water spray their dogs or have them wear a wet down coat or bandana. There is a water fountain. DIRECTIONS North of Wayne take the Newark Pompton Turnpike to Valley Road, Make a left onto Valley road and the first left onto Barbour Pond Road. Pass a nursery school and a baseball field on the left. Look for a small wood sign with the park name on it and bear left into the short road leading into the park. Meet at the end of the road in the parking lot with the kids playground. They make two rounds around the path and spend about an hour. From the south take Rte. 23 north. Take valley road exit and once you cross the intersection of Hamburg Turnpike and Valley road look for that 1st left hand turn into Barbour Pond Road. Follow as above from there.

Therapy Dog Visit, Bethlehem, PA
Saturday April 1st, 2006 10:30 AM until 11:30 AM
Location: Country Meadows Retirement Community
Map: 4035 Green Pond Road Bethlehem PA

Therapy dog visit to Country Meadows. Please contact Chris Griffith at griffsgreys@rcn.com if you plan to attend.

Meet & Greet, Exton, PA
Saturday April 1st, 2006 11:00 AM until 03:00 PM
Location: PetSmart, Downingtown, PA (610) 518-0250
Map: 1010 East Lancaster Avenue Downingtown PA 19335

Please contact Adrienne Menn for information - 610-692-4933

A Meet & Greet is an informal way to learn about Greyhounds and the need that retired racers have for good homes. Spend time with some beautiful dogs and find out how to adopt one of your own. Or, give your Grey the chance to spend time with other Greyhounds.

Meet & Greet, Secaucus, NJ
Saturday April 1st, 2006 12:00 PM until 03:00 PM
Location: PetSmart, Secaucus, NJ
Map: 300 Mill Creek Drive (Off of Route 3 Westbound) Secaucus NJ

Please contact Ellen Ganopoulos for information 973-759-0461 RedReeper@aol.com

We will need greyt volunteers and beautiful hounds today and for future monthly Meet & Greets at this store location. Please let us know if you can help.

A Meet & Greet is an informal way to learn about Greyhounds and the need that retired racers have for good homes. Spend time with some beautiful dogs and find out how to adopt one of your own. Or, give your Grey the chance to spend time with other Greyhounds.

WEEKLY EVENT: Stroll Alvin Williams P
Sunday April 2nd, 2006 9:00 AM until 12:00 PM
Location: Alvin Williams Memorial Park, Sewaren
Map: West Avenue Sewaren NJ

Sunday mornings at the Alvin Williams Memorial Park in Sewaren (off West Ave. where PSE&G is), at 9am. Anyone interested can contact Erica by email epuopolo@hotmail.com or phone (home 732-393-1958 or cell 732-208-4797).

WEEKLY EVENT: Walk Van Saun Park
Sunday April 2nd, 2006 9:00 AM until 12:00 PM
Location: Van Saun Park, Paramus
Map: 216 Forest Avenue Paramus NJ

Calling All Passaic and Bergen County Greyhounds for the weekly Sunday Greyhound Walk. Every Sunday, weather permitting, there's an informal Greyhound Walk around Van Saun Park in Paramus. The longest distance we walk is just under 2 miles, but it's easy to bail out at anytime if you or your pooch is pooped. And speaking of pooped... here's the details: Bring: Something to pick up the poop. Place: Van Saun Park Paramus. Parking Lot #5 (The Pony Rides) Time: 9 am Sundays.

WEEKLY EVENT: Stroll Atlantic County
Sunday April 2nd, 2006 9:00 AM until 10:00 AM
Location: Atlantic County Park, Estelle Manor Section
Map: 109 State Highway 50 Mays Landing NJ

Calling all South Jersey greyhounds! Please join us every Sunday morning at the Estelle Manor section of Atlantic County Park. We meet at 9:00 in the first parking lot, and, depending on the weather, walk for about an hour. In the warmer months, make sure both you and the dogs are "wearing" insect protection, and don't forget those poop bags! Come for a leisurely walk and greyt conversation! Email Pat LaManna if any questions Oldrunners@aol.com