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Calendar of Events - 2008
The Calendar of Events includes upcoming events, including those added on short notice. Our calendar is updated frequently, so be sure to visit often! |
| May 1 | Volunteer Orientation. There is a Volunteer Orientation scheduled for new volunteers on Thursday, May 1, at 6:00 pm at the Pet Adoption Center. This is your chance to learn about the variety of Volunteer Opportunities available and begin helping HSCI and our pets in a way which fits your interests and schedule. Volunteers must be 16 years of age or accompanied by a parent at training and each and every time for volunteering. Call our office at (309)451-1000 to sign-up to attend this or another session. Seating is limited. |
| May 1 - 10 |
 We've brought back our Raffle! Tickets are only $1 each, and you could win $250! Proceeds from this raffle will be used to offset spay/neuter expenses. With spring, pet overpopulation is obvious. Spay/neuter has the most impact on improving the welfare of local pets. Our members are receiving 20 tickets by mail for sale. Others are welcome to sell and/or buy raffle tickets. Additional tickets are available at the Pet Adoption Center. Sold tickets with payment should be returned Wednesday, May 7 (if mail) or dropped off to the Pet Adoption Center before May 10 at 2:00 pm. Winners will be called and do not need to be present. Prizes are: |
| 1st Prize | - | $250 thanks to Heartland Bank | ||
| 2nd Prize | - | $100 from Barker Olds / Cadillac / GMC | ||
| 3rd Prize | - | $20 Gift Certificate from Casey's Garden Shop | ||
| 4th Prize | - | Mother's Day Candle Set from ~ anonymous ~ | ||
| 5th Prize | - | 1/2 lb of Chocolates provided by the Chocolatier and "A Year" Scrapbook designed by Chris Lynch |
| May 4 - 10 |
Be Kind to Animals Week
Did you know May 4 - 10 is Be Kind to Animals Week? Teaching humane values remains a focus of Be Kind to Animals Week activities, by offering adults and children opportunities to develop compassionate attitudes toward animals in our world. Week sponsored by the American Humane Association, www.americanhumane.org. |
| May 5 | New Ideas Committee Meeting. The New Ideas Committee meets the first Monday in February, May, August, and November, at 6:15 pm at the Pet Adoption Center. Help us choose which events HSCI should plan. This involves brainstorming and researching ideas. For people with allergies, or who find it emotionally hard to work with our animals, these groups are fantastic ways you can help HSCI out. The fundraisers help pay our bills! |
| May 7 | Recommended Return Date for Raffle Entries. Spring Raffle details. |
| May 10 |
 There will be a Bake Sale on Saturday, May 10, at Lowe's from 9:00 am - 5:00 pm. Have sweets for Mother's Day without being in the kitchen. Stop by for our always popular bake sale. It's also a great opportunity to buy your plants in Lowe's Garden Shop. Spring Raffle tickets will be available at the bake sale until 1:30 pm. |
| May 10 |
 
This isn't any ordinary Saturday at HSCI. Nationally, adoption at shelters will be promoted the
first week of May. Our celebration is on Saturday, May 10, from 11:00 am - 4:00 pm, at our Pet Adoption Center.
We have great pets available and we want all to know! Check out our full-page
Pantagraph ad to see some of our pets.
Comcast will be filming from 11:00 am - 1:00 pm.
You'll see our Adopt-a-thon on ICN 5 (local cable
channel) fifteen or more times within two weeks! Great exposure for great pets!
This adopt-a-thon will encourage people to call or come in with donations.
It will be an adopt-a-thon telethon!
Activities and special guests will be scheduled from 11:00 am to 1:00 pm. Here are just some of the
activities that are planned.
There will also be a kid craft table, and our Spring Raffle
drawing is at 2:00 pm.
We are looking for volunteers to help out on Saturday. Here is a listing of activities.
If interested and available, email staff@hscipets.org.
Let's find our pets great homes!
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| May 14 | Volunteer Orientation. There is a Volunteer Orientation scheduled for new volunteers on Wednesday, May 14, at 6:00 pm at the Pet Adoption Center. This is your chance to learn about the variety of Volunteer Opportunities available and begin helping HSCI and our pets in a way which fits your interests and schedule. Volunteers must be 16 years of age or accompanied by a parent at training and each and every time for volunteering. Call our office at (309)451-1000 to sign-up to attend this or another session. Seating is limited. |
| May 18 - 24 |
National Dog Bite Prevention Week
May 18 - 24 is National Dog Bite Prevention Week. National Dog Bite Prevention Week educates the public by promoting the need for dog bite safety education and emphasizes responsible dog ownership through public education efforts. |
| May 19 | Event / PR Committee Meeting. The Event / PR Committee always has plenty going on. Join in on our efforts. We meet the third Monday of each month at 6:30 pm at the Pet Adoption Center. During these meetings, we discuss our most recent events and upcoming events, a great way to meet those planning events and to sign up to volunteer. For people with allergies, or who find it emotionally hard to work with our animals, these groups are fantastic ways you can help HSCI out. Without events and publicity, the rest couldn't happen. |
| May 21 | Volunteer Orientation. There is a Volunteer Orientation scheduled for new volunteers on Wednesday, May 21, at 6:00 pm at the Pet Adoption Center. This is your chance to learn about the variety of Volunteer Opportunities available and begin helping HSCI and our pets in a way which fits your interests and schedule. Volunteers must be 16 years of age or accompanied by a parent at training and each and every time for volunteering. Call our office at (309)451-1000 to sign-up to attend this or another session. Seating is limited. |
| May 26 | Office Closed / No Pet Viewing Hours on Monday, May 26, for Memorial Day. We will reopen on Wednesday, May 28. |
| June |
Adopt a Shelter Cat Month
To see some of the cats we currently have available, check out our
Adoptable Cats webpage, or visit our
Pet Adoption Center!
We also have rabbits and other pets too!
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| June 1 - 27 |
HSCI is partnering with John Deere's Classic Golf Tournament
fundraiser BIRDIES FOR CHARITY to raise money for
the animals at the Pet Adoption Center.
ALL money collected through BIRDIES FOR CHARITY on our pledge forms comes back to the Humane Society
of Central Illinois. So, please pledge a penny per birdie! Check out all the details.
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| June 16 | Event / PR Committee meeting Monday at 6:30 pm at the Pet Adoption Center. |
| June 20 |
Take Your Dog to Work Day!
The goal of Take Your Dog to Work Day is to call
attention to the benefits dogs have as pets and to encourage adoptions from Animal Shelters, Humane
Societies and Rescue Clubs. To that end, career-minded canines will grab their doggie briefcases and
head out into the workforce on Friday, June 20. We hope some of you are able to share the love of
your pet with co-workers. Please call our office at (309)451-1000 and let us know if your company is
participating.
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| June 21 |
 
Busey Bank has again adopted HSCI as one of their charities. On Saturday,
June 21, from 9:00 am - 12:00 pm, Busey Bank will be hosting Cause For Paws
at their Empire / Fairway location. WBNQ / B104 / WJBC will be providing a live remote an hour each
during the event. Hot dogs, chips and drinks will be available. A dog wash, $5, will be located at
the side of the building.
HSCI pets available for adoption will be visiting. Dogs will be outside near the tent. Cats and rabbits will be in the outside lobby area. All of Busey's locations participate by collecting supplies and selling pawprints for donations throughout the month of June. To see what items are needed, check out our Wish Lists. See photos from previous Cause For Paws events. 2007, 2006, 2003, 2001 |
| June 21 |
 There will be a Dog Wash on Saturday, June 21, from 9:00 am - 12:00 pm at the Busey Bank as part of Cause For Paws. Does your dog need a good cleaning? Bring your dog to Busey Bank. $5 for a dog bath. Bring your own towel. Please stop on by! Check out pictures from 2007, 2006, 2003, 2001 |
| June 27 | Recommended Return Date for Birdies for Charity Pledge Forms. Birdies for Charity details. |
| July 12 |
 
HSCI once again this year will be participating in downtown Bloomington's Farmer's Market
by selling crafts made by our volunteers. Our location at the market will be posted when available.
Please stop by on Saturday between 7:30 am - 12:00 pm (new times this year) and see some of the
items for sale at our craft table or for information about HSCI. Our station is also the
official water spot for our canine friends.
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| July 12 & 13 |
Sugar Creek Arts Festival!
The Sugar Creek Arts Festival in uptown Normal and the ISU Quad will be Saturday July 12, from 10:00 am - 5:00 pm and Sunday July 13, from 11:00 am - 5:00 pm. This event went so well last year despite the heat. We are making a return appearance thanks to the Alamo II! Our table will be outside the store right at the heart of the event. Stop by for some snacks, to talk, and for a doggy drink! |
| July 19 |
HSCI once again this year will be participating in downtown Bloomington's Farmer's Market by selling crafts made by our volunteers. Our location at the market will be posted when available. Please stop by on Saturday between 7:30 am - 12:00 pm (new times this year) and see some of the items for sale at our craft table or for information about HSCI. Our station is also the official water spot for our canine friends. |
| July 21 | Event / PR Committee meeting Monday at 6:30 pm at the Pet Adoption Center. |
| July 26 |
HSCI once again this year will be participating in downtown Bloomington's Farmer's Market by selling crafts made by our volunteers. Our location at the market will be posted when available. Please stop by on Saturday between 7:30 am - 12:00 pm (new times this year) and see some of the items for sale at our craft table or for information about HSCI. Our station is also the official water spot for our canine friends. |
| July 31 |
 
Please join us for an old-fashioned Ice Cream Social
at Franklin Park, Prairie and Chestnut Streets in Bloomington on Thursday, July 31. Our desserts,
ice cream and soda will be available from 6:00 - 7:00 pm. Then, sit back and enjoy the toe-tapping
melodies from the Community Band's concert from
7:00 - 8:00 pm. Bring lawn chairs and your dogs if you wish. Check out some
pictures from a previous Ice Cream Social and Concert!
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| Aug. |
 Look for another Dog Wash sometime in August at Hawthorne Park Animal Care Center, 3901 GE Road, Suite 1 (by Towanda Barnes Rd). |
| Aug. 2 |
HSCI once again this year will be participating in downtown Bloomington's Farmer's Market by selling crafts made by our volunteers. Our location at the market will be posted when available. Please stop by on Saturday between 7:30 am - 12:00 pm (new times this year) and see some of the items for sale at our craft table or for information about HSCI. Our station is also the official water spot for our canine friends. |
| Aug. 4 | New Ideas Committee meeting Monday at 6:15 pm at the Pet Adoption Center. |
| Aug. 9 |
HSCI once again this year will be participating in downtown Bloomington's Farmer's Market by selling crafts made by our volunteers. Our location at the market will be posted when available. Please stop by on Saturday between 7:30 am - 12:00 pm (new times this year) and see some of the items for sale at our craft table or for information about HSCI. Our station is also the official water spot for our canine friends. |
| Aug. 16 |
HSCI once again this year will be participating in downtown Bloomington's Farmer's Market by selling crafts made by our volunteers. Our location at the market will be posted when available. Please stop by on Saturday between 7:30 am - 12:00 pm (new times this year) and see some of the items for sale at our craft table or for information about HSCI. Our station is also the official water spot for our canine friends. |
| Aug. 18 | Event / PR Committee meeting Monday at 6:30 pm at the Pet Adoption Center. |
| Aug. 23 |
HSCI once again this year will be participating in downtown Bloomington's Farmer's Market by selling crafts made by our volunteers. Our location at the market will be posted when available. Please stop by on Saturday between 7:30 am - 12:00 pm (new times this year) and see some of the items for sale at our craft table or for information about HSCI. Our station is also the official water spot for our canine friends. |
| Aug. 30 |
HSCI once again this year will be participating in downtown Bloomington's Farmer's Market by selling crafts made by our volunteers. Our location at the market will be posted when available. Please stop by on Saturday between 7:30 am - 12:00 pm (new times this year) and see some of the items for sale at our craft table or for information about HSCI. Our station is also the official water spot for our canine friends. |
| Sept. 15 | Event / PR Committee meeting Monday at 6:30 pm at the Pet Adoption Center. |
| Oct. |
Adopt a Shelter Dog Month
To see some of the dogs we currently have available, check out our
Adoptable Dog webpage, or visit our
Pet Adoption Center!
We also have rabbits and other pets too!
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| Oct. 20 | Event / PR Committee meeting Monday at 6:30 pm at the Pet Adoption Center. |
| Nov. |
Adopt a Senior Pet Month
There are many good reasons to adopt a senior pet. Take a Second Look: Consider Adopting an Adult Cat or Dog. We usually have plenty of adult cats in our Adult Cat Room. Many of our adult cats are included on our Adoptable Cat webpage. Stop by our Pet Adoption Center to visit all of our adult pets. |
| Nov. 2 - 8 |
National Animal Shelter Appreciation Week
Please remember our hard-working staff and volunteers during this designated week, November 2 - 8. Our adoption center would not be possible without the dedication of many. Being a non-profit, our staff is often underpaid and under-appreciated. They have a hard job. Please show your support this week with a note, a token of appreciation, or a donation. Another easy way to support us is by raving about our work and our animals to friends, neighbors, co-workers and anyone else. We need your support. |
| Nov. 3 | New Ideas Committee meeting Monday at 6:15 pm at the Pet Adoption Center. |
| Nov. 17 | Event / PR Committee meeting Monday at 6:30 pm at the Pet Adoption Center. |
| Dec. 15 | Event / PR Committee meeting Monday at 6:30 pm at the Pet Adoption Center. |
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For information or to volunteer for any of the events listed above, please email
fundraising. We are always looking to
expand and start some new events. We need more volunteers and people to coordinate the events.
Please join us!
Event Notification Form If you represent an organization or business planning something to benefit HSCI, please let us know. You can simply fill out this short Event Notification Form. Still Needed Groups to help or hold events with us. Does your group need a service project? We have events or work around the Pet Adoption Center that might lend itself to you. Please email fundraising or leave a message at the Pet Adoption Center at (309)451-1000. |
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