The Blessing of the Animals Brings Pet Lovers Together
Join KRLA Radio’s Warren Eckstein to pay tribute to all animals.

CALABASAS, CA. SUNDAY, NOVEMBER 7, 2010 FROM 11AM TO 3PM AT THE LOS ANGELES PET MEMORIAL PARK FIRST ANNUAL PET MEMORIAL DAY & BLESSING OF THE ANIMALS

PET EXPERT WARREN ECKSTEIN, Invites all animal lovers to join him in conjunction with his nonprofit Hugs & Kisses Animal Fund, for the FIRST ANNUAL PET MEMORIAL DAY AND BLESSING OF THE ANIMALS. The blessing ceremony will be conducted by Rev. Kathy Lyons, Rev. Stacy Christopher and Monsignor Loftus. They will be blessing living pets as well as those who have passed on. Participants are encouraged to bring their well-behaved leashed and caged pets, as well as collars, toys or pictures of their deceased loved ones. ALL PETS ARE WELCOME. Welcome greeting by Calabasas Mayor Barry Groveman and Chamber Representative Carol Washburn. President of S.O.P.H.I.E. Board of Directors, Dave Stiller.

There will be Pet Adoptions – Kinder 4 Animals, Life 4 Paws, Pet Adoption Fund, Rescue Me Incorporated, St Martin’s Rescue Strangest Angels, Valley Cats.

Operation Blankets of Love – Collecting blankets for the winter.

Celebrity Pet Psychic Patrice Ryan, Animal Communicators Melissa Baclar, Janet Hicks, Sandy Smith and Gabriella Castillo.

Sports Broadcaster Bonnie-Jill Laflin autographing pictures.

Demonstrations by Search and Rescue dogs. Participation by LAPD Mounted Police Unit, Los Angeles Sheriff’s Department Canine Unit.

Centinela Feed previewing their new West Valley store.

Food by LA’s Best Vegan, Vegetarian and Ethnic fare food trucks Gourmet Genie – Chef Max’s Mediterranean fare will take your taste buds on a magic carpet ride. BABA GHANOUSH, COUSCOUS, FALAFEL and GARLIC FRIES THAT WILL BLOW YOUR MINDS. Strictly Vegan Jamaican Food featuring Jerk Chicken Wrap Vegetarian GardeinTM chicken breast marinated in authentic Jamaican jerk spices- The Place LA, Voted the Best Burgers on YELP, craving a pastrami sandwich? They make their own from a recipe handed down for generations and their own mustard to go with it. Surf Taco – Fresh Mexican food with no lard and no cans. . Four ‘n 20 Best Pies in the Valley since 1969! Holidays are just around the corner but why wait for a slice of pumpkin, pecan, or apple enjoy a slice of heaven there.

THE BLESSING OF THE ANIMALS honors a longtime tradition stemming from the days of St Francis of Assisi, who was known as a lover and protector of animals and nature.

WARREN ECKSTEIN hosts his own syndicated radio show, “The Pet Show With Warren Eckstein,” which is heard in Los Angeles on top-rated News Talk Radio KRLA 870 AM, WOR Radio in New York, and is syndicated in 140+ markets nationwide including Canada. Warren’s Web site: www.warreneckstein.com

The Los Angeles Pet Memorial Park is one of the oldest and largest pet cemeteries in the United States. Founded and dedicated September 4, 1928. The Park was legally dedicated as a pet cemetery in perpetuity in 1986 as S.O.P.H.I.E. (Save Our Pets’ History In Eternity). The Calabasas Chamber of Commerce has recognized the S.O.P.H.I.E. Los Angeles Pet Memorial Park as the oldest existing business in the city of Calabasas, California. S .O.P.H.I.E., Inc. is a nonprofit organization that solely exists for pets and their families. The Los Angeles Pet Memorial Park is the safe and final resting place for over 40,000 pets. A walk around the grounds will discover the grave sites of some very famous pets and celebrity owners as well.

Los Angeles Pet Memorial Park
5068 Old Scandia Lane
Calabasas CA 91302
(818)591-7037/Fax (818)591-7085
www.lapetcemetery.com

FOR MORE INFO AND MEDIA PASSES CONTACT: Executive Director,Yvette Berke at: yberke@aol.com

The Hugs & Kisses Animal Fund’s 1st Annual Paws for a Cause Fundraiser
Sunday August 8th, 2010
At the newly restored Sportsman’s Lounge
12833 Ventura Bl.
Studio City, CA

Hollywood has had a long love affair with Sportsmen’s Lodge, and so many of the celebrities that stayed there were devoted animal lovers. In celebration of the Lodge’s 65th anniversary the Hugs & Kisses Animal Fund is turning back the calendar to 1945.

The year is 1945 and the old “Hollywood Trout Farms” has a new name – Sportsmen’s Lodge. The cast and crew of nearby Republic Studios are coming back from their long day of shooting movies and ready to relax. Over by the bar sit Clark Gable, Humphrey Bogart, Bette Davis and John Wayne. At the trout pond Joan Blondell, Tallulah Bankhead and Lena Horne sit with fishing rods baited with liverwurst waiting to catch their dinner while sipping dry martinis. Before the urban sprawl the post World War II San Fernando Valley was a quiet retreat and Hollywood hangout.

The evening starts with cocktails and hors d’oeuvres at the Kit Kat Club, then Dinner at the Regency Supper Club while enjoying the music of our swingin’ big band featuring the hit songs of the day by Glenn Miller, Frank Sinatra, Judy Garland and Rosemary Clooney with a very special headliner guest.

Return to this beloved treasure in the valley for an evening of fine dining, great entertainment and cut a rug for a great cause. Profits from this fundraiser will benefit animal rescue groups desperately needing help.

Event Ticket Includes:

6-7 PM Hors d’oeuvres & Cocktails
7-8 PM Entree of Grilled Salmon with Dill , Caesar Salad, Rice, Vegetable, Rolls & Butter, Coffee or Tea & Desert – Vegan Option Available by Request

Entertainment Includes:

• Buzz Maddox Octet
• Singer, Roslyn Kind
• Singers ,The Swing Dolls
• Magician, Jon Armstrong
• Comedian, Elayne Boosler
• & More!

Celebrities confirmed attending the event include:

• Tony Dow – Wally on Leave it to Beaver
• Warren Eckstein – Host of The Pet Show
• Shirley Jones – Star of Stage, Film, and Television
• Marty Ingels – Comedian
• Roslyn Kind – Singer
• Susan Olson – Actress
• Elayne Boosler – Comedian

Roslyn Kind is not only attending but performing. The incredibly talented singer has a familiar look – yes she is Bab’s sister. A phenomenal performer in her own right, you have to believe that singing is in her DNA. Click the link to her site and see for yourself what a wonderful evening you’ll be in for. Wait till you hear her adorable song “At a time like this” – www.roslynkind.com

For more information send an e-mail to: HKANIMALFUND@AOL.com

Sorry, no one under 18 will be permitted for this event.

For Tickets, Click HERE.

65$ Tickets, Click HERE. – Reduced Price Hugs & Kisses Ticket $65 for coctail hour, dinner, show and $5 donation to Hugs & Kisses Animal Fund.

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