Pet owners can give their pets a special treat on August 17; a little pampering and grooming to prepare them for a best-dressed pet competition and a chance to show off in a pet parade.

        This all happens at the Main Public Library, 800 Vine St., downtown from 9-11 a.m. on Bring Your Pet to the Library Day.

        The special day is sponsored by the library's Science & Technology Department, said Richard Helmes, publicity coordinator.

        “This is the first time we have had this at the main library branch,” Mr. Helmes said. “It is a neat little event which will include contests and prizes and even a chance for pets to get their nails clipped by experts from Petsmart.”

        The event will feature a parade, focusing on the funniest tricks and the best-dressed.

        Mr. Helmes said there will be books about pets on display as well as veterinarian and shelter visits.

        “There will be information on how to care for your pet,” he said.

        Activities will be held in the Children's Reading Garden,corner of 9th and Vine, with an obedience demonstration with collies by the Queen City Dog Training Club, 9-9:30 a.m.

        From 9:30-10 a.m., Donetta Zimmerman, animal communicator, will give a talk; 10-10:30 a.m., the Children's Hospital Medical Center Pet Therapy Team will explain how pet therapy works and how your pet can participate; and from 10:30-11 a.m., the Hamilton County SPCA will talk about responsible pet ownership and pet adoptions.

        Door prizes will be available, including a Dog-opoly, a board game similar to Monopoly.

        To request an interpreter for the hearing impaired, call the American Disability Association Coordinator at 369-4406 at least a week before the program.

        For more information, call 369-6945.

        Friends and family of Tricia Weber of Covedale, who suffers seizures, are raising money to purchase a seizure service dog.

        She has met and bonded with the dog, Roxie, who has begun training. Ms. Weber and her mother, Debi Weber are trying to raise $10,000 to purchase the dog. A fund-raiser is set for August 9-11 during the Cleves Firemen Festival, 505 Findlay St., in Harmony Field.

        “We will be selling some crafts we have made,” Mrs. Weber said. “For those who would like to see Tricia and Roxie together they should come out. We have raffle prizes, but would also appreciate raffle donations.”

        The festival runs from 5:30 p.m. to midnight Friday and Saturday and from 5-9 p.m. Sunday.

        Several students and members of the McAuley High School Alumnae Association spent Alumnae Service Day hauling brush, chipping honeysuckle, laying mulch and weeding in the Caldwell Park area of the Mill Creek as part of a restoration project.

        The volunteer effort was coordinated by Carrie Hardig, an alumna from the class of 2000.

        Allen Howard's “Some Good News” column runs Sunday-Friday. If you have suggestions about outstanding achievements, or people who are uplifting to the Tristate, let him know at 768-8362, at ahowardenquirer.com or by fax at 768-8340.

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