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Kansas City, Missouri -

Shaken Not Stirred--A Fundraiser for SAFEHOME Circle

SAFEHOME Circle invites you to a special Holiday Kickoff Party on Thursday, Nov. 29. Join us for a martini tasting at the new Studio Restaurant and Bar, in downtown KCMO, right across from the new Sprint Center. Party for a great cause and come out to support victims of domestic violence.

Tickets are $20 in advance and $25 at the door and are available by visiting www.safehome-ks.org.

The SAFEHOME Circle is a group of adult professionals who provide fundraising and volunteer support for SAFEHOME, a non-profit organization whose mission is to break the cycle of sexual and domestic violence and abuse.

San Francisco, California -

The most unusual run in Golden Gate Park is back! The 23rd annual Run Wild 5K/10K, hosted by the California Academy of Sciences, is the only race where herds of costumed cows, chickens, squid, cavemen, and other wild things compete side-by-side with serious athletes in a beautiful jaunt through Golden Gate Park. The race takes place on Sunday, November 25 at 8:30 am, beginning at JFK Drive and 8th Avenue.

Each registered runner will also be furthering the Academy's mission – race fees support education and research programs at the Academy. This year, the completed exterior shell and living roof of the new Academy will provide a stunning backdrop for the day's events. An information tent will be available for those who want to learn more and get involved with the new building, which opens to the public in October 2008.

The race event will include:

1. A wild and crazy costume contest in the 5K — with cash and prizes
2. A long-sleeve 100% cotton official race t-shirt
3. Free refreshments & goodie bags for all registered finishers
4. A Post-Race Party held at the Music Concourse
5. Free entry to the California Academy of Sciences

1. Bring out your hidden wild side – have fun and be creative around the theme of wild and zany aspects of the natural world.
2. Don't forget your bib number – judges will only evaluate registered runners and walkers who complete the 5K.
3. Keep it on your feet – costumes incorporating wheels (ie skates, bikes & scooters) will be ineligible for judging.
4. Make a grand appearance – show up for judging to be eligible for cash and prizes.

• 1st Place: $500
• 2nd Place: $300
• 3rd Place: $150
• 4th - 10th Place: $100

• Male & Female 1st Place 5K/10K: A Southwest Airlines Ticket and Run Wild Medal
• Male & Female 2nd Place 5K/10K: A gift certificate or merchandise and Run Wild Medal
• Male & Female 3rd Place 5K/10K: A gift certificate or merchandise and Run Wild Medal

Portsmouth, Virginia -

So, you think your Chili is hot? Does someone have to call the fire department to save their taste buds from your chili? Well c'mon out to Bayside Harley Davidson on Saturday, November 17th and show us what you got because the Pepper Lovers Club, Bayside Harley Davidson and the Portsmouth Humane Society are going to give you a chance to show us how hot your chili really is!

Join us at our first annual Chili Cookoff-help the animals in our shelter and help yourself to some of the best chili in all of Hampton Roads-and the world!

Come See and TASTE for Yourself!

When: Saturday, November 17th, 2007 11:00am to 3:00pm
Where: Bayside Harley Davidson, 2211 Frederick Blvd, Portsmouth, VA 23704
Admission: Open to the Public-Chili Tasting is just .50¢

Rules of Participation

•$10.00 Entry per Chili-One (1) Entry Per Person
•Limit of Thirty (30) Chili's
•Chili's Must be Ready by 11:00am for Judging
•Contestants Must Make Four to Five Gallons (4-5gal) of Chili
•Entry Forms Must be Received by November 10th
•Electricity Will be Provided for Heating
•For the safety of all participants, there is NO CATAGORY for the hottest chili
•We stress flavor over all else.
•Beans are allowed in all chili's
•This competition is for the fun of all participants.

Prize Catagories

•1st Place
•2nd Place
•3rd Place
•People's Choice

Raffel Prizes and a 50/50 Drawing will also be held-all proceeds benifit the Portsmouth Humane Society.

Toronto, Canada -

Second annual Christmas Cocktail Party for dogs and their human companions held by ORA - Organization for the Rescue of Animals. Emceed by Dave Devall of CTV. Sunday, December 2, 2007m 2:30 p.m. to 6:30 p.m. at the Novotel Toronto Centre, 45 The Esplanade, Toronto, Champagne Ballroom.

Classical, Jazz and seasonal tunes played by chamber piano and string quartet. Music arranged by Connie Price.

Gourmet appetizers and cash bar

Dog fashion show
Pictures with Santa Claus
Buffet style natural appetizers for dogs and variety of Muttinis
Entertainment for the dogs
Free massage for dogs by a licenced small animals massage therapist
Free dog manicure by professional manicurist

Silent auction: sport memorabilia and works of art. Wonderful pieces by Michael Pape, a member of the Artists for Conservation Foundation

Come to have fun with your dog. Dogless people welcome!

All proceeds go to the animals rescued by ORA-Organization for the Rescue of Animals orarescue.org

View a video of last years event!