The Pittsburgh Greyhound Gathering - Sept. 17, 2023

[Going Home Greyhounds]

Sunday, September 17
from 12 noon until 4:00 pm at the South Park Museum Building
2100 Brownsville Road, South Park, PA  15129 (If you plug this in to your GPS, please make sure to use South Park, PA and not Pittsburgh, PA. If you use Pittsburgh, you will not be directed to the park.)

The Going Home Greyhounds Pittsburgh Greyhound Gathering is right around the corner. Be There...rain or shine! Pack up the family and the dogs (no small dogs please for their own safety) and head out to The South Park Museum Building for an afternoon filled with fun, games, auctions and food. Unless there is a disability, please use the upper lot for parking as the cottage may be in use that day.

Vendors are still welcome. If you know of any vendors who may be interested, please contact Colleen Smith at grey...@verizon.net or 412-852-3123 or Brian Hunt at bkhu...@verizon.net or 412-818-8147. A limited number of indoor spaces are still available. The event is rain or shine and if you choose to be outside, please bring a tent, table and chair. Vending fees are as follows: $20 for a 10' space, $30 for a 15' space and $40 for a 20' space. Vendors must supply their own tables and vending space is on a first-come/first-served basis.

A successful picnic requires an enormous amount of volunteer help. Volunteer for an hour or the day. Help is needed in the following areas: Set up/clean up, GHG Sales Table, and 50/50. Please contact Mary Fratangelo at 412-310-1453 or harts...@gmail.com or Colleen Smith at grey...@verizon.net or 412-852-3123.

The event is for everyone to socialize, make new friends and get re-acquainted with old. There is no better way to do this than to participate. Festivities to include the Blessing of the Hounds, GHG Sales Table, 50/50, nail trimmings, cool down pool for the greys, food, vendors, music and we can't forget about the auctions. There are always new and unique items up for grabs. We even heard that Santa may be in town and stop by for pictures for your Christmas cards!!

If you have anything you would like to donate, please get in touch with Colleen Smith at grey...@verizon.net or 412-852-3123 or Mary Fratangelo at 412-310-1453.

If there are any businesses you deal with on a regular basis that may make a donation, please get in touch with Mary or Colleen and they can send you a donation request letter.

Just a few reminders: Cash is the preferred method of payment, but all charge cards will be accepted. If you are bringing an item to donate, please arrive by 11:30.

Please watch your emails and Facebook for updates. We can't wait to see everyone on September 17!