The seasonal canine celebration Dogtoberfest offers fun for the four-legged and two-legged alike. The celebrations will feature dog activities such as lure coursing, a doggie costume contest and a doggie Olympics, along with vendors booths, pet experts, prizes and giveaways. Proceeds from the event benefit Dogpaw off-leash dog parks. Donations of pet food are encouraged.
When: 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. Saturday.
Where: Ross Off-Leach Dog Recreation Area, Northeast Ross Street and Northeast 15th Avenue, Vancouver.
Admission: Donations encouraged.
Telephone: 888-899-0025.
On the Web: http://clarkdogpaw.org.
Dogtoberfest is one of several entertainment options this weekend. Others include a cemetery walk and haunted maze.
2. Guitar concert for a cause
Enjoy the musical talent of John Standefer while raising money for a good cause. This national and international guitar champion will be performing to benefit Life Hope Ministry’s UTREND Center.
When: 7-8:30 p.m. Saturday.
Where: Woodland Christian Church, 430 Buckeye St., Woodland.
Admission: $8.
Telephone: 360-225-4749
On the Web: http://lrlh.org.
3. Ghost stories by citizens past
At the Old City Cemetery Walk, meet Clark County residents from the past and hear their stories while on a lantern-lit tour of Vancouver’s Old City Cemetery, led by the Vancouver Heritage Ambassadors, a group of re-enactors. Tours start every 15 minutes until 7:15 p.m. Dress for walking and the weather.
