News release
Dog owners are invited to celebrate a happy “Howl-o-ween” on Saturday at the American Cancer Society fundraiser, Bark for Life, presented by Relay for Life of Santa Clarita Valley.
The event scheduled 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. at the Canyon Country Community Center, 18410 Sierra Highway. In honor of the spirit of Halloween, family-friendly costumes for humans and dogs are welcomed and encouraged.
Bark for Life celebrates the canine companionship and caregiving qualities of four-legged friends while raising funds for life-saving cancer research and local patient support programs, said a news release from the local ACS chapter.
The family-friendly event features music, vendors, food trucks, photo ops, games, contests – including a costume parade with many categories of dog and human winners – a peanut butter lick-off, adoption opportunities, face-painting, raffles and more.
Online registration is encouraged and is available at SCVBark.org. Registration includes a free goody bag. In-person registration begins at 9:30 a.m. at the Canyon Country Community Center. Guests can register one dog for $15, and $10 for each additional dog. Guests without a dog are free to come and enjoy the activities at no charge.
Bark for Life is a nationwide fundraising event for the American Cancer Society and a kick-off event for Relay for Life of Santa Clarita Valley, to be held on May 1 at Central Park.
For more information or to register online, go to SCVBark.org or contact Abby Smith at [email protected] or 661-855-4541. To learn more about cancer research, resources and ACS support services, including the live 24/7 helpline, visit www.cancer.org or call toll-free 800-227-2345.
