
Oct. 5 at Wheaton Regional Park: Strut Your Mutt DC Metro!
Strut Your Mutt DC Metro is a charity dog walk taking place 8 a.m. to noon Saturday, Oct. 5 at Wheaton Regional Park. This incredible event will help Best Friends Animal Society to better partner with animal welfare groups to help save the lives of homeless cats and dogs.
The day is sure to be a fun one, packed with activities for dogs and their owners. The walk is your chance to show off the amazing bond you have with your pet. Afterward, take a photo with pet celebrities on the stage. Then head over to the event activity tents. In the Pooch Pavilion, your four-legged friend will have the chance to do some paw painting. In the Best Friends Experience Tent, the two of you can take a picture in the photo booth. Raffles and a silent auction will feature excellent prizes. Don’t forget about the Splash Zones, where your pup can cool off!
Admission to this dog walk is $25 onsite, or $20 if completed beforehand. This year, Best Friends has a goal of raising $100,000, so every little bit helps.
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Put on Your Dancing Shoes for the Health Expo & Dance Fitness Festival
Want a free and fun way to break a sweat? Get moving to the Health Expo and Dance Fitness Festival on Sunday, September 29th at Silver Spring Civic Center: Veterans Plaza.
The mission behind this family-friendly event is to build a healthier and stronger community. The program will run from 1pm until 9pm, and features a variety of dance-based fitness classes. On this day, you’ll get the chance to learn how to salsa, with lessons and demonstrations happening twice during the day. Find out what Grooversize Fitness is when Mike takes the stage at 4pm. Then, take part in “nonstop” Latin dancing, where you can show off your new salsa and bachata moves. Food vendors and other exhibitors will be on hand to serve and educate you in between dance sessions. This is your chance to cut a rug with the community! While the event is free, donations will be accepted. The proceeds will go to the Global Health Fitness Initiative, which is a non-profit charitable organization. The Silver Spring Civic Center is located at 1 Veterans Place.
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