WELCOME TO THE WEB PAGE FOR THE GPA-NMGC ANNUAL GREYHOUND FIESTA AND REUNION PICNIC!
Grab the lawn chairs and the hounds and head on down for a greyt relaxing time in the country.
Saturday, Sept. 18, 2010
11:00 am - 4:00 pm
Home of Jerry & Candy Beck
Los Lunas, NM.
Pics from last year's picnic:
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Like to shop?
Check out these vendors:Greybabies (for the must-have new collar/collars for the well dressed greyhound), not to mention those adorable crocheted greybabies.
Greyhound Studies -- for greyt greyhound art and clothing.
Greytthreads -- for the wonderful "must-have" embroidered greyhound t-shirts and other goodies.
GPA-NMGC for official group t-shirts and other fun things. You will want to check out the new GPA-NMGC 2011 Calendar, full of wonderful pictures of those special GPA-NMGC hounds.
Hungry? Hot dogs and hamburgers will be provided as well as soft drinks and water to wash it all down.
Like games? How about the all time favorite Mummy Wrap. Do you think you can wrap your greyhound head to tail in toilet paper? Give it a try.
Silent Auction sound like fun? We will have some very, very special items for you to bid on. Did you ever think, "Why did they name my greyhound that silly name?" Well, here's your chance to name a greyhound puppy yourself! Of course, you have to win first. That's just one of the exciting opportunities you'll find in our silent auction.
How about a Raffle? We will also have a "selective" raffle. You put your ticket by the item you would like to win; no more getting something that you don't want.
See the bottom of the page for a listing of auction and raffle items. Updated as we receive donations-- also, if you have an item you'd like to contribute, please email us!
Memorial Bell Ceremony
Greyhounds Make Great Pets will be holding a Memorial Bell Ceremony at the GPA-New Mexico Greyhound Connection picnic to honor the memory of our beloved departed greyhounds. The bell ceremony is a fundraiser for Greyhound Pets of America – New Mexico Greyhound Connection.
Your greyhound's name can be added to the list of those remembered at the GMGP Bell Ceremony for a donation of $10.00 per greyhound. At the ceremony, you will receive an individual memorial certificate for each of your greyhounds. Those not attending the picnic who would like to include their greyhounds' names, can add an additional $5.00 to obtain their certificate by mail. We ask that all forms and donations be received no later than September 10, 2010 in order to guarantee that your greyhound's name is included in the ceremony.
If you would like to have your greyhound's name included in GMGP's Memorial Bell Ceremony, please print and fill out one of the forms below, and return to the address on the form.
Please join us in honoring the memory and spirit of the beloved greyhounds who enriched our lives and now live forever in our hearts.
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Coming in from out of town?
Here are a few lodging opportunities in Los Lunas and the surrounding area.Days Inn/ Los Lunas. They allow dogs, limited to 2 and only in smoking rooms. You'll need to double-check when you make a reservation if you stay here.
Western Skies Inn & Suites. We are told they will allow dogs, $10 per pet, per night, smoking or non-smoking rooms. Again, check with them.
Hard Rock Casino & Hotel Albuquerque, Isleta Indian Reservation.
Right on Hwy. 6 (Main Street).
Take Hwy. 6 through town.
First light after crossing the Rio Grande, turn right on Hwy 263.
At the next light, turn right on Hwy. 47 south.
Follow Hwy. 47 south to Otero Rd.
Left on Otero Rd. (Otero Rd. is on the left, right before the highway narrows to 2 lanes from 4, Lutheran Church on the corner of Otero Rd.) to Jay Bird Loop.
Right on Jay Bird Loop to #7.
Arriving from the North: I-25 south to exit 215.
South on Hwy 47.
In Los Lunas at the "Valencia Y" (you will see a Smith's and Walgreens), Hwy. 47 south goes to the left.
Continue to follow Hwy. 47 south, continue on Hwy. 47 south to Otero Rd.
Left on Otero Rd. (Otero Rd. is on the left, right before the highway narrows to 2 lanes from 4, Lutheran Church on the corner of Otero Rd.) to Jay Bird Loop.
Right on Jay Bird Loop to #7.
RSVP!
Please RSVP to info@gpa-nm.org so that we can have a better idea of how much food to purchase and for directions to the picnic. There is no registration fee.
Please remember that the hounds must be on lead unless in an x-pen. We will have a few of those set up around the area so that both hounds and humans can take a break off-lead.
Come join us for some greyhound fun!!
Silent Auction Items
Naming Rights To A Greyhound.
Hot air balloon ride aboard Snaggletooth! Now This Is Big!!
Beautiful silver matte greyhound.
Dwight Clark signed football. "The Catch". The Catch refers to the winning touchdown reception by Dwight Clark off a Joe Montana pass in the January 10, 1982, NFC Championship Game between the Dallas Cowboys and the San Francisco 49ers. The Catch is widely regarded as one of the most memorable events in NFL history. Donated by Bob Crossland.
Gift Certificate for wooden personalized Greyhound Retirement sign. Donated by Greyhounddude.com.
Vintage Greyhound Racing Silks. Donated by Clifton Gray.
1928 Toledo Greyhound Club Official Program. Donated by Dick Ciampa.
Greyhound embroidered denim jacket, size L.; Leather martingale collar w/ leather lead; and Greyhound embroidered backpack. Donated by Greyt Threads.