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"Paws" for a Cause Day ~ Pier Village

  • 10 - 11 am  Get Fit With Fido at Gold's Gym:  10 am Doga; 11 am Zumba
  • 11 am - 2 pm  Barking Fun Activities For People & Pets on the Plaza:  Bob for Bones, Bubbles, Face Painting with Monmouth County Underdogs, Arts & Crafts & More!
  • 12 pm  Rock Out With the Animals! On Stage:  Live music with Miss Sherri + the Little Animal Band - Romp, stomp, and pounce to their bouncy beats!
  • 1 - 3 pm  Contests:  Pet/Owner Look-A-Likes, Best Costumes & Matching Outfits, Dazzling Dogs, Best Tricks--Winners called on stage at 3 pm.
  • 1 - 3 pm    Lights, Camera, Action! at Pier Village Community Center  "Tails of Love" animated movie premiere, a joint project of Purr'n Pooch Foundation for Animals and Small Factory Productions to educate kids on the humane treatment and adoption of animals.  Followed by showing of cartoons created for kids by kids from across the NY/NJ region.
  • 2 pm  Rock Out With the Animals! On Stage:  Live music with Monkeys in the Dark on Stage - Jam to a blend of blues, jazz, and a world beat inspired by the rhythms and sounds of many cultures.
  • 2 - 4 pm  Calling All Fashion Hounds On Stage:  Paws & Pose Canines on the Catwalk Fashion Show.  Be dazzled by elegant tuxedos, flirty dresses, blinged out leashes, and more pup pizzazz!

Meet & Greet with the Monmouth Cty SPCA's Lovable "Village Pups" throughout the day.  The Long Branch Environmental Commission will share green tips for pet owners.

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