“Paws And A Cause” by Nevada City Rotary debuts this Sunday in Pioneer Park

NEVADA CITY, Calif. – This weekend on Sunday, October 20^th, the Rotary Club of Nevada will host the 1^st annual “Paws and A Cause” FUNdraiser in Pioneer Park. This family-friendly FUNdraiser will bring together the Community for a day in the park full of games & competitions, prizes & raffles, pet & food services, veterinary & rescue organizations, food trucks and more. “The broad outpouring of support for the inaugural year of Paws and A Cause reflects our community’s love of dogs and animals,” said Louise Johnson, Nevada City Rotary’s Club President. “We anticipate it becoming a dog-loving annual tradition that supports Rotary’s youth leadership, scholarships and community service projects.” she continued. 

Afternoon activities will include games, competitions and judged contests with prizes and awards for lucky pups. Paul Hass, KNCO Anchor will be the Master of Ceremonies, and local esteemed judges include Nevada City Mayor, Gary Petersen, County Supervisors Lisa Swarthout and Ed Scofield, and Rotary District 5190 Governor Dennis Geare. An agility course and demonstration will be hosted by All About Dogs and Lisa Jarvis of Three Lilies Photography.

Paws-enting Sponsors include KNCO News Talk 830/Star 94FM, Nevada County Properties/Recreation Realty, and Foothills Compassionate Care / Hospice of the Foothills. Canine-community supporters include Dr. Paula’s Mobile Veterinary Service, Paws’itive Pals Dog Training, Norcal Golden Retriever Rescue, and Pine Creek Veterinary Clinic. A host of local animal rescue and pet services organizations will be onsite to share their stories and services.

Food trucks include Coco’s Ice Cream Treats, Chelo’s Street Tacos and Slydogs Hot Dogs.

All friendly dogs are welcome if they enjoy being around other dogs or humans and respond to commands.

All dogs must be current on their vaccinations and remain on a 6 ft. or shorter leash at all times. For safety, please, no retractable leashes.

Tickets are $20/dog including a family up to four, $5 for unaccompanied humans

Tickets may be purchased at https://www.eventbrite.com/e/paws-and-a-cause-tickets-997356067847

Each participating pup will receive a golden bandana for admittance. 

For all details about Paws and A Cause see https://nevadacityrotary.org/page/paws-and-a-cause/

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The Rotary Club of Nevada City was chartered October 3, 1935.  These Rotarians exemplify a commitment to Rotary’s motto “service above self” through youth and community service providing leadership, volunteers, scholarships and grants locally and internationally.  Members include business and civic leaders in Nevada City and Nevada County. The Club partners with many non-profit organizations, businesses, and agencies on a host of youth and community service initiatives. The Nevada City Club has distinguished itself through its actions protecting the environment, supporting the well-being of our community, and developing the next generation of leadership. Rotary was founded by Paul Harris in 1905 in Chicago and has spread throughout the world with over 1.4 million Rotarians in more than 200 countries. Leadership of Rotary International has brought the world to the verge of the end of polio globally. Over the last 100 years, The Rotary Foundation has funded more than $4 billion on life-changing, sustainable projects through grants worldwide.