K9 Pub Strut And Expo Celebrates 10 Years Of Reading Buddies

HIGHLAND PARK, IL — A local comfort dog organization is celebrating its 10 year anniversary with a family event featuring a fundraising walk and expo for dog lovers. Set for Saturday at Sunset Woods Park, the K9 Pup Strut and Expo is presented with the Park District of Highland Park and features an all ages one-mile walk – with or without a dog – along with a free expo.

There'll be a variety of dog-themed exhibitors on hand and acitivies including pet portraits, caricatures, dog tricks, massages, demonstrations, raffle drawns, prizes, food and more.

Proceeds from the ticketed walk will go to the nonprofit K-9 Reading Buddies of the North Shore for its literacy and outreach programs. The group's therapy dog teams work with all ages, from getting toddlers interested in reading to assisting hundreds of adult visitors at places like Naval Station Great Lakes. The group also holds monthly library programs, which attract more than 200 children annually to read to a K9 reading buddy team at multiple suburban libraries.

More information via K9 Reading Buddies:

Date:

• Saturday, May 5th

Time:

• 9 a.m. to 2 p.m.

Place:

• Sunset Woods Park, 1801 Sunset Rd. in Highland Park,

Walk Entry Fee:

• Adult $30 (same day $35), Students (15 or younger) $15 (same day $20), Goodie bags, t-shirts and dog bandanas for registered walkers while supplies last

(This event will take place rain or shine.)

Event Details and Schedule:

• 9 a.m.
  • Expo Opens
  • Walk Registration/Check-In
  • Kids Yoga warm-up before walk
• 9:30 a.m.
  • Walk Starts
• 10 a.m.
  • Walk Ends
• 2 p.m.
  • Expo Ends

FREE Expo Highlights:

For Kids!

• Read to Dogs at K-9 Reading Buddy Booth
• Free Autographed Book Give-away
• Children’s Author Reading
• Dog-Themed Youth Art Tent
• Library Book Bikes

For Dog Lovers!

• Dog Performances and Demos
• Pet Massages
• Animal Communicator
• Dog Trainers
• Groomers
• Day Care/Boarding
• Dog Walkers
• Dog Treats
• Dog Merchandise
• Veterinarians
• Pet Adoption
• Therapy Dog Organizations

For Everyone!

• Contests, raffles, prizes and food!

Find out more from K9 Reading Buddies website or Facebook page