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SUMMARY:ARF 5K Run & Walk with the Dogs 2025
DESCRIPTION:The 10th Annual ARF 5K Run & Walk with the Dogs is happening on Sunday\, May 18th at Memorial Park in Beacon—and we’d love for you to be part of this milestone celebration! \nThis isn’t just any race—it’s a fun-filled event for animal lovers\, runners\, and walkers alike\, all coming together to support the Animal Rescue Foundation (ARF). Whether you’re racing for a personal best or strolling with your pup\, every step helps rescue pets find loving homes. \nRegister by March 31st for early bird pricing: https://runsignup.com/Race/NY/Beacon/ARF5K \n\nThe 5K Run & Walk with the Dogs is Beacon’s only nonprofit sporting event dedicated to saving animals’ lives. On this day\, animal lovers and athletes of all ages lace up and hit the pavement in support of ARF where 100% of the profits goes to support the animals. \nWhy Join?\n\nRun or Walk for a Cause – Every registration supports ARF’s rescue efforts. 🐾\nFundraise & Earn Awards – Set up a fundraising page and unlock special prizes! 🏆\nBring Your Furry Friend – Well-behaved dogs are welcome to join the fun and enter the Dog Costume Contest. 🐶\nBring The Kids – 1K Fun Run for 3-10-year-olds and children under 3 participate for free. 🧒🏽\nCommunity Celebration – Enjoy local vendors\, raffles\, face painting\, and meet adorable pets. 🎉\n\n  \n \n 
URL:https://arfbeacon.org/event/5k-2025/
LOCATION:Memorial Park\, Robert Cahill Dr\, Beacon\, NY\, 12508
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SUMMARY:Hudson Valley Renegades: Bark in the Ballpark
DESCRIPTION:Support ARF on Sunday\, August 10th as the Hudson Valley Renegades transform into their alternate identity as the “Retrievers” for the last time in 2025\, a heartwarming tribute to our four legged friends! \nA game-worn Golden Retriever jersey will be auctioned off and the proceeds go to ARF! Plus\, when you buy a ticket to the game using this special link\, a portion of the sales will be donated to ARF: https://www.gofevo.com/event/Animalrescue2 \nBring your pup to the game! Join us with your furry friends (especially ARF alumni) at our table for raffles\, meet & greets with an adoptable pup\, and run the bases postgame. (heat permitting) \n \n 
URL:https://arfbeacon.org/event/hudson-valley-renegades-game-for-arf/
LOCATION:Heritage Financial Park\, 1500 Rt. 9D\, Wappingers Falls\, NY\, 12590
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SUMMARY:Subaru Adoption Event
DESCRIPTION:Our wonderful friends at Mid Hudson Subaru are hosting an adoption event for ARF on Oct. 18\, from 12:00-2:00 pm. Please stop by to meet some of our adorable pups! \nPlus\, as part of Subaru Loves Pets Month they’re donating $100 for every pet adopted from ARF in October! \n 
URL:https://arfbeacon.org/event/subaru-2025/
LOCATION:Mid-Hudson Subaru\, 1162 US-9\, Wappingers Falls\, NY\, 12590\, United States
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SUMMARY:2025 Penny Social
DESCRIPTION:ARF is holding a Penny Social Fundraiser on Sunday\, October 19 at the VFW Hall in Beacon\, NY. Enter to win gift baskets\, toys\, gift certificates\, pet supplies\, books & MORE. You’ll find a great selection of items from vintage to retro to modern. Plus door prizes and a 50/50 raffle… there’s something for everyone! \nDoors open 1:00 pm\nDrawings start at 3:00 pm (You must be there to claim your items!) \nWhat is Penny Social\, you ask? A Penny Social is a fun fundraising event that combines elements of raffles and silent auctions. \nHow does a Penny Social work? What are the rules? \n\nFREE Admission\nParticipants buy their Penny Social raffle tickets (CASH ONLY)\nGuests explore items and gift baskets on display\, as they would at a silent auction.\nTo place bids\, leave tickets in the bags placed in front of your favorite items. You can leave as many tickets as you like for each item.\nOnce everyone has “spent” all their tickets\, the event caller will pull a random ticket from each basket and announce the lucky winners. Winners must be present for the drawing to collect item.\n\nBaked goods\, chips\, coffee\, soda\, and water will be available for purchase. CASH ONLY. \nBuilding is ADA accessible. No animals please\, except for valid service animals. Children welcome.
URL:https://arfbeacon.org/event/2025-penny-social/
LOCATION:VFW Hall\, 413 Main St\, Beacon\, NY\, 12508
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SUMMARY:Howl-o-ween Party at Denning's Point Distillery
DESCRIPTION:Help us raise the woof at our Howl-O-Ween Party\, a fun-filled Halloween bash benefiting Animal Rescue Foundation’s shelter upgrades and rescue work! You’ll enjoy: \n\nSpecialty cocktails\nRaffle prizes\nMusic & light snacks\nOur crowd-favorite pet costume display!\nCostumes optional — but encouraged!\n\nTickets Just $20\, and Includes:\n\n1 FREE raffle ticket\n Entry into the party\nSupport for a great cause!\n\nSupply Donation Welcome\nSupport ARF beyond the ticket by helping us stock up on much-needed supplies for our furry residents. \n\nOn-Site: Scan the QR Code at the event to access our live wish lists.\nOnline: Visit our Wish List Page to browse and ship directly to the shelter.\n\nWhether you’re a lifelong animal lover or just here for the cocktails and pet costumes (no judgment!)\, Howl-O-Ween Pawty is your chance to make a difference while having a blast. \n  \n\nWhy This Event Matters\n\n\n\nNew York State’s Companion Animal Care Standards Act sets important benchmarks for ensuring shelter animals have safe\, comfortable\, and enriching environments.  To align with these standards\, and to continue providing the best possible care to our animals\, ARF is working to enhance key parts of our shelter facility\, including: \n\nModernized kennel spaces\nYear-round ventilation and temperature control\nImproved sanitation and recovery areas\nBetter lighting and enrichment spaces\n\nBy purchasing a ticket to the Howl-O-Ween Pawty\, you’re doing more than joining a fun night of costumes\, cocktails\, and community; you’re helping build the future of rescue in Beacon. \nThis is your chance to party with purpose. Thank you for being part of something meaningful!
URL:https://arfbeacon.org/event/howloween-2025/
LOCATION:Denning’s Point Distillery\, 10 N. Chestnut Street\, Beacon\, NY\, 12508
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SUMMARY:Pet Photos with Santa 2025
DESCRIPTION:You’re invited to Animal Rescue Foundation’s 4th Annual Pet Photos with Santa holiday fundraiser! We’ll capture a festive picture of Santa and your pets\, perfect to share on social media or your annual holiday card. \nDate: Saturday\, December 6\, 2025\nTime: Noon – 3 PM\nLocation: Happy Valley Arcade Bar Courtyard (296 Main St\, Beacon\, NY\, 12508) \nDon’t miss the chance to grab a holiday print dog bandana\, beanies\, or holiday shirts! \nKey details: \n\nThis event takes place outside.\nPlease keep all pets on a leash. The courtyard is unenclosed and safety is our first priority. (Even cats and smaller species who should also arrive in a carrier.)\nHumans are welcome to be in the picture. Kids are welcome!\nPhoto delivery will be digital\, you may provide your email or we can take photos on your phone.\nCash\, credit/debit\, and tap-to-pay will be accepted.\nFirst come\, first serve. No appointment needed.\n\nAll event proceeds go to ARF to support the care of our animals. \nQuestions? Email arfbeaconevents@gmail.com or message us on Facebook or Instagram. \nRain date held for Sunday\, December 7\, 2025.
URL:https://arfbeacon.org/event/santa-2025/
LOCATION:Happy Valley Arcade Bar Courtyard\, 296 Main Street\, Beacon\, NY\, 12508
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SUMMARY:Spring Fling Penny Social 2026
DESCRIPTION:The government may no longer be minting pennies\, but ARF is still having a Penny Social! The Spring Fling Penny Social is returning on Sunday March 22\, but at the new location of Hidden Rose Catering in Wappingers Falls. \nEnter to win gift baskets\, toys\, gift certificates\, pet supplies\, books & MORE. You’ll find a great selection of items from vintage to retro to modern. Plus a silent auction and raffle featuring a 65” television and many other items… there’s something for everyone! Snack food will be available and the setting will allow for\, weather permitting\, strolls outdoors and seating on the patio. We hope to bring an adoptable dog or two! \nThis event will honor Donna Brooks\, an ARF volunteer who passed away last year and her husband Mark is sponsoring the event venue. \n$5 Admission and Penny Social tickets available for purchase. Silent auction and raffle items will be priced separately. \nDoors open 1pm\nDrawings start at 3pm(You must be there to claim your items!)\nAdmission: $5 to enter and Penny Social tickets available for purchase. Silent auction and raffle items will be priced separately. \nWhat is Penny Social\, you ask? A Penny Social is a fun fundraising event that combines elements of raffles and silent auctions. \nHow does a Penny Social work? What are the rules? \n\nGuests explore items and gift baskets on display\, as they would at a silent auction.\nTo place bids\, leave tickets in the bags placed in front of your favorite items. You can leave as many tickets as you like for each item.\nOnce everyone has “spent” all their tickets\, the event caller will pull a random ticket from each basket and announce the lucky winners. Winners must be present for the drawing to collect item.\n\n  \nWheelchair accessible entrance\, parking lot and restroom. No animals please\, except for valid service animals. Children welcome. \n 
URL:https://arfbeacon.org/event/penny-social-2026/
LOCATION:Hidden Rose Catering\, 33 Chelsea Road\, Wappingers Falls\, NY\, 12590\, United States
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SUMMARY:5K Run & Walk with the Dogs 2026
DESCRIPTION:Celebrating 40 Years of ARF Saving Lives \nGet ready for an exciting community celebration supporting the Animal Rescue Foundation (ARF) as we honor 40 years of lifesaving work. On Sunday\, May 17\, 2026\, animal lovers\, runners\, walkers\, and their four-legged companions will gather at Memorial Park in Beacon\, NY\, to make a meaningful impact—with 100% of event proceeds directly supporting the rescue and care of animals in need. \nAs Beacon’s only nonprofit sporting event dedicated to saving animals’ lives\, this milestone race brings together fitness\, fun\, and compassion in honor of ARF’s legacy and future. The event welcomes participants of all ages and abilities\, with professionally timed races using chipped running bibs. \nRegister: https://runsignup.com/Race/NY/Beacon/ARF5K  \n🐾 Race Options\n1K Kids Fun Run (Ages 3-10)\nA fun-filled\, confidence-building race where every child earns a finisher prize. Dogs are not permitted in the Kids Fun Run. Children under 3 participate for free \n5K Run & Walk with the Dogs\nRun or walk alongside your leashed pup in this heartwarming main event. Children under 3 participate for free \nRegistration Fees\n5K Run & Walk with the Dogs\n$30 – Early Bird Rate\n$35 – Regular Rate (Begins April 1)\n$40 – Race Day \n1K Kids Fun Run (Ages 10 & Under)\n$15 – Early Bird Rate\n$20 – Regular Rate (Begins April 1)\n$30 – Race Day \nEvent Swag\nAll participants registered by April 30 will receive an event commemorative item. Register early to guarantee your event swag. \nSchedule of Events\n✔ 9:00 AM – Check-in & Registration\n✔ 9:50 AM – Dog Costume Contest: Most Original & Most Hilarious Costume\n✔ 10:00 to 10:15 AM – 1K Kids Fun Run\n✔ Immediately Following – 5K Run & Walk with the Dogs \nPost-Race Celebration\nStay and celebrate ARF’s 40th Anniversary with awards\, music\, games\, face painting\, vendor exhibits\, raffles\, and more. Participants who fundraise can also earn exclusive prizes by reaching fundraising milestones. Whether you’re chasing a personal best or enjoying a stroll with your pup\, every step helps save lives. Join us as we celebrate four decades of compassion—one paw at a time. \nImportant Event Information\n\nThis is a rain or shine event and is non-refundable.\nStrollers are permitted only on the 5K course.\nDogs must be non-aggressive\, current on vaccinations\, and leashed at all times.\nRetractable or bungee-style leashes are not permitted.\nEach adult participant may be accompanied by one (1) dog\, which will receive an official event dog tag. You may also receive a tag for your at-home pet (cat or dog).
URL:https://arfbeacon.org/event/5k-2026/
LOCATION:Memorial Park\, Robert Cahill Dr\, Beacon\, NY\, 12508
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