As much as I hate getting shots, I have to say the annual low-cost anti-rabies vaccine clinic at the Edmond Town Hall gymnasium is one of my favorite events. With some volunteer veterinary help and the organizational skills of the town clerk’s office, scores of pets are vaccinated each year to keep them safe from rabies.

At the clinic last weekend, I saw mostly dogs. There were tiny dogs, giant dogs, and many in-between dogs. The leashed canines were generally well-behaved, as were the smaller number of cats, who were inside cat carriers. Overall, 82 pets received rabies vaccinations, among them 59 dogs and 23 cats. Also, 40 dog licenses were issued.

While I’m on the subject of helping animals, I want to remind everyone that the Spay and Neuter Association of Newtown (SNAN) is celebrating its 25th anniversary. The volunteer organization works to assist people in need who cannot afford to spay and neuter their pets. The group’s goal is to help control the unwanted pet population. SNAN celebrated at an anniversary brunch last weekend at the Stony Hill Inn in Bethel.

When I get to the Friends of the C.H. Booth Library Annual Book Sale on Saturday, I plan to give the volunteers a round of applause. The extended school days this year cut into the setup time for the gigantic sale and a dearth of volunteers meant that those hardy workers who are around have been putting in some long, long hours to make sure that all is ready to go when the doors open Saturday morning. I might even wrap myself around the ankles of Friends president Mark Maki and purr very loudly.

To get everyone jazzed up about shopping organically, Pam Davis of Our Green House in Sandy Hook Center will be offering a pre-Organic Farmers’ Market story hour each week for children starting Tuesday, July 3, at 1:30 pm. Pam says moms and dads and kids can then take a quick jog across Washington Avenue to pick up some delicious and nutritious produce at the market.

To follow up on another great Sandy Hook event, the official results of this spring’s annual Lions Club Duck race are in. And the winners were:

First prize, a Plasma TV went to Mr Tucker. Second prize, a night in New York including hotel, dinner, and theater tickets went to Sue Dowling. Third prize, Sapphire In-Office Teeth Whitening went to Hillary Smith. The Sony PlayStation 3 went to Becky Virgalla. Ruth Newquist’s framed print “Main Street” went to Jeremy Cordova. The Town of Newtown Family Pool Pass was received by Mitch Tschantz. Olivia Ingham won Frank Gardner’s framed photograph. The two separate one month of karate lessons at Porco’s Academy of Karate were won by James Rawlings and Mike Kaler.

The tenth prize, a golf bag with stand, was won by Gary Lawler. There were three separate one-month’s membership at the Gym at Newtown and they went to Frank Turnasko, Victor DeGirolamo, and Rachel O’Grady. The 14th prize, a gift certificate for Avance Esthetiques, went to Kim Cunningham. The Photoland Portrait Sitting went to Christy Spinelli. Irene Nolan will receive The Newtown Bee for two years. Jeff Snyder won the George’s Restaurant gift certificate. Terry O’Connell won the gift certificate for Panera Bread Restaurant. Sal e Pepe Restaurant gift certificate went to Roy Mordous. The My Place gift certificate went to Jimmy Gaston.

 The 21st prize gift certificate from Lexington Gardens went to Helen Kruger. The Hall family won the Robert Anthony Salon gift certificate. Kristin Lagerman will received the Villa Restaurant gift certificate. Kent Carpenter won 20 movie tickets to the Edmond Town Hall. Stierle family won the gift from the Newtown Chocolatier.

It looks like there’ll be some fun happening at the newly expanded VFW Post at 18 Tinkerfield Road this weekend. Friends and family of the VFW Post 308 are invited to the VFW Family Picnic, Saturday, June 30, from 11 am to 5 pm. The cost is $30 for each family or $15 per single person. For more information, contact George F. Lockwood at 426-5095.

Work is going well on refurbishing the main floor of the Edmond Town Hall movie theater. Workmen have been installing new carpeting amid all the new seats that have been placed there. While the project has been underway, movie audiences have watched films from the balcony, which is more romantic, right? Before too long, audiences will be able to watch movies from anywhere they want in the theater, in great comfort.

I think I need to inaugurate the new seats in the theater by taking a nap in each one. It may take me a while, but I should be done by this time next week, so be sure to…

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