MONGREL HORDES.Byline: - Daily News Best dressed, fastest eater and best pit bull mix are not your typical dog show categories. But the second annual ``Nuts for Mutts'' Dog Show and Pet Fair on May 3 will be far from typical. Although purebreds and their owners are welcome to attend, the festivities fes·tiv·i·ty n. pl. fes·tiv·i·ties 1. A joyous feast, holiday, or celebration; a festival. 2. The pleasure, joy, and gaiety of a festival or celebration. 3. are meant to celebrate good old-fashioned mutts. Actress Kim Basinger will be the day's host. Celebrity judges - including Samantha Mathis Samantha Mathis (born May 12, 1970) is an American actress. Biography Mathis was born in Brooklyn, New York, the daughter of actress Bibi Besch,[1] and granddaughter of actress Gusti Huber. , Carla Gugino Carla Gugino (born August 29, 1971) is an American actress best known for her roles of Ingrid Cortez in the Spy Kids trilogy and the title character of the TV series Karen Sisco. , Jonathan Lipnicki and Debra Wilson Debra Renee Wilson Skelton (born April 26, 1962) is an American comedian and actress. Wilson is most notable for being one of the original cast members on sketch comedy series MADtv and for once being the longest-serving cast member on the show. - are scheduled to appear and vote on the best mutt in the land. In addition to the dog show, there will be a pet fair featuring pet product vendors, local restaurant stands and activities for kids. All proceeds from the event benefit New Leash on Life Animal Rescue, a nonprofit organization Nonprofit Organization An association that is given tax-free status. Donations to a non-profit organization are often tax deductible as well. Notes: Examples of non-profit organizations are charities, hospitals and schools. dedicated to rescuing, rehabilitating and finding homes for stray dogs. You can even adopt a four-legged friend to enter the competition next year. NUTS FOR MUTTS, Pierce College In 2006 the Library won a national Excellence award. Academics Pierce College offers associate's degrees, mainly in the arts and sciences. There are also certificate programs in early childhood education, social services, dental hygienist, and others. , Shepard Stadium, 6201 Winnetka Ave., Woodland Hills. Fair opens at 9 a.m. May 3; dog show begins at 11 a.m. Admission: $10 adults, $8 seniors, $5 children. Information: (661) 255-0097 or www.nutsformutts.com. CAPTION(S): photo Photo: Kim Basinger, center - with New Leash on Life Animal Rescue executive director Kelly Dorafshar and her husband, Bobby - will host the ``Nuts for Mutts'' Dog Show and Pet Fair on May 3. |
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