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1.  KCHA BOARD MEETING - The next regular monthly meeting of the KCHA Board of Directors will be held on Thursday, May 29, 2008 at 5:30 p.m.  The media and the public are welcome to the meetings.

2.  WEINER DOG RACE - The shelter, the Susan G. Komen Foundation and the West Side Main Street will be the recipients of proceeds from the annual Weiner Dog Race which is Sat., June 21st at 1 p.m., but other events start earlier, at Stonewall Jackson Middle School on Charleston's westside.  You can pre-register until June 16th for $15 per weiner or on the day of the race from 10-noon for $20 per weiner.  There will be a pet blessing at 11:30 a.m. plus many more events including a costume parade.  The 2006 World's Strongest Man, Phil Pfister, will appear to MC.  Volunteers are needed.  For more information call 720-3161 or e-mail director@westsidemainstreet.org .

3.  COOKBOOK RECIPES NEEDED - The shelter is putting together a cookbook as a fundraiser and is in need of recipes.  If you would like to submit one, please do so by June 30, 2008.

4.  THRIFT STORE - The thrift shop is now open for the season on Saturdays, 10-4.  As you probably know, all of the proceeds go to the shelter.  We will continue to accept donations throughout the year.  WE NEED VOLUNTEERS, especially in the morning when we open.  You can pick your hours and any help will be appreciated!  We welcome your gently used donations.  Just drop them off at the shelter's main entrance (NO CLOTHING, TOYS OR SHOES PLEASE), and ask for a receipt for income tax purposes.   Thanks for your support.

5.  EDUCATIONAL SPEAKERS - If you think your school or organization would be interested in having a speaker come to one of your meetings or events to speak on humane education, i.e., proper treatment and care of animals, etc., please call Donna at the shelter and she can put you in touch with the proper person.  Thanks.

6.  KIDS' CLUB - Board member, Nicky Walters, has organized a Kids' Club that  meets every Saturday at the shelter.  They have various projects such as adopt-a-thons and contests.  It is a great learning experience for young children to educate them about the shelter, the adoption process and the care of animals.  If you think your child might be interested, call the shelter.