Local Square Dancers Dosido For Dogs And Cats

From CARE: In an unusual crossover fundraiser, members of the not-for-profit Glenview Square Dance Club will be rallying local square dance friends on behalf of C.A.R.E. cats and dogs.

The Benefit Square Dance For C.A.R.E. will take place from 6 pm to 9 pm, Thurs., March 21, at The Book Market, 2651 Navy Blvd., Glenview. Proceeds from the dance will be donated to Community Animal Rescue Effort, an all-volunteer not-for-profit animal rescue group based in Skokie.

Highlights of the evening will include a chance for square dancers to meet adoptable C.A.R.E. dogs, including C.A.R.E. mascot Foster, a 6-ft. tall ‘canine’ who will be testing whether or not old dogs can learn new tricks on the dance floor.

One volunteer with feet in both organizations helped make this hybrid event come about. “When we learned a nationally known square dance caller would be coming to town, we thought it would be a good chance to organize an event that would be fun for local square dancers AND help our local animal shelter at the same time,” says Benefit Dance Coordinator Janice Cha, who serves as president of Glenview Squares and as board member for C.A.R.E.

“Dancing, dogs and books—three great things together in one spot,” Cha adds, referring to The Book Market, the dog-friendly setting for the dance.

Event organizers welcome experienced square dancers to "square up for C.A.R.E." But everyone is welcome to come watch the fun.