Tails & Trails First Annual Event

10/09/2023

This Sunday, the 15th, is the big Tails & Trails Halloween Event. This event is a partnership of Threads, Hope & Love and The Washington Park District. The event is at 815 Lincoln Street in Washington.
We still need donations of canned soda to sell at the event. If you can help by dropping off soda or a financial donation at Threads, Hope & Love on Tuesday 11-6 or call me at 309-303-0205 and I can meet you at Threads, we would appreciate it so much.
Our Washington Rotary will be preparing most of our food. They have terrific things to eat.
We have gotten more vendors, a dancing dog group, a face-painter, excellent dog products of all kinds, The Rainbow Bridge, a blessing of the dogs by Pastor Tom Goodell, a trail walk lead by THOR the retired Washington Police Dog as the Grand Marshall,
COSTUME CONTESTS for humans and dogs (WITH PRIZES)! AND RESCUE GROUPS WITH PUPPIES!!!
A list of current vendors is- Pro Animal Wellness, Norwex, Deiters Pet Services and Crematory, Good Mourning, Paws at Home Pet Care, Color Street, Pet Guardian, Midwest Australian Shepard Rescue, Hollands Carmel Corn, Left Brain Creations, Pink Zebra, Paper Pie/Usborne, Love 2 Sew, Camp Bow Wow, Whitney Veterinary Clinic with chiropractic and acupuncture, Freckled Dog Designs, Pine Lake Boarding, Candles 'n More, Jazmine's Jewelry, Parklane Jewelry and others.
Admission is $5 for humans, $5 for each dog and kids 12 and under are free.
All proceeds from this event are split between Threads, Hope & Love NFP and the Washington Park District.
Blessings to our community in everything they do for us!
See you on Sunday.

10/06/2023

Hi. Most of our community knows that the Tails & Trails Halloween event is on October 15th from 11-3. This event is a partnership of Threads, Hope & Love and The Washington Park District.
Our Washington Rotary will be preparing most of our food.
But we are in need of donations of soda and bottled water. If anyone can donate soda or water, we would really appreciate it. It would need to be dropped off at Threads, Hope & Love on Tuesday between 11-6 so we can refrigerate it for the 15th.
Bless all of our community in everything they do for us.
The proceeds of this event are split between the mission and park district so anything that is donated helps keep the expenses down.

10/03/2023

TAILS & TRAILS HALLOWEEN EVENT OCTOBER 15TH AT WASHINGTON PARK!!!!
Last call for anyone that would like to be a vendor at the upcoming Tails & Trails Halloween Event at Washington Park!!! Threads, Hope & Love NFP is partnering with the Washington Park District to have a Halloween Event this October 15th from 11-3. So much planned from the food to taking home a new puppy from a rescue group. Vendors, food, ice cream, popcorn, face painting, pet chiropractic and acupuncturists, dog trainers, Whitney Veterinary Hospital, jewelry vendors, dog agility training, COSTUME CONTESTS!!!, Midwest Australian Shepard Rescue, Paper Pie, Left Brain Creations, candles, Camp Bow Wow, Freckled Dog Designs, a blessing of the dogs before a walk on the trail, A Rainbow Bridge to write on about any pet(s) that you have lost and so much more.
Adults and dogs are $5 each and kids under 12 are free.
Washington Park is on Lincoln St, Washington.
If you are interested in have a booth, a 10x10 is $30, 10x20 is $50.
Call Bobbi at 309-634-8343 or Cindy at 309-303-0205

09/19/2023

Tails & Trails Halloween Event is on October 15th. This event benefits Threads, Hope & Love and also the Washington Park District. Dress you pups in costume for the contests with prizes!!!! Walk the trail with the retired Police Dog THOR as the Grand Marshall. There will be a Rainbow Bridge and a blessing of the dogs. Face painting, awesome vendors, FOOD, ice cream, rescue groups with pups available for adoption! So much fun! 11-3 Admission $5 for humans and dogs, kids under 12 are free.
WE STILL CAN USE MORE VENDORS!!!! PLEASE LET ME KNOW IF YOUR INTERESTED 309-303-0305 -Cindy

09/16/2022

I’ve loved cats since I was a toddler. This girl, Molly Jane is 8 years old and developed a terrible allergy. She couldn’t stop chewing on her tail base and her belly. It has taken 2 years and lots of different foods to figure out why she’s had to have a ‘donut’ on for nearly 2 years. She’s finally free and we’re down to one spot that’s healing.
Allergies! Chicken, soy, peas and legumes!!! I have spent late nights researching cat food ingredients until I fell asleep. She’s even on Prozac to calm her down.
Peas are in almost every pet food, because it’s a cheap filler, so is soy and most legumes.
But peas are bought hard and dry, added to cat foods and in almost all of them. Cats intestines are shorter and can’t properly digest this, even though it’s so small. It causes an issue in the lining and comes out as irritation on their stomach, abdomen and tail base! AND It took me nearly 2 years of research to finally fine an article about it. Wow.
The only dry cat food free of all of the things that cause her issues is Inception cat food. Luckily my other cat are fine when I have to shift food brands. And also luckily, it’s not as expensive as some of the foods we’ve tried.
So now they are on Inception dry fish recipe cat food and love it.
Molly is getting healthier every day.
Just thought I would post this in case anyone is struggling with allergies.

09/12/2022

Our big event is Sunday the 18th at Washington Park (815 Lincoln Street) in Washington.
TAILS & TRAILS FIRST ANNUAL EVENT IS A PARNERSHIP BETWEEN THREADS AND THE WASHINGTON PARK DISTRICT.
I'm still looking for a few more vendors. It's $30 for a 10x10 spot, you bring your tent, tables and chairs. We have a large area for the day.
We are also have our main event at 12:30. The dog walk registration includes an event t-shirt, a dog bandana and 2 dog toys. It's also $30.
There are food trucks, live music, tons of vendors, 4 rescue groups with animals to adopt, a rainbow bridge to sign, a face painter and so much more!
If you're interested, call me asap 309-303-0205
Admission to the event is FREE!!! Bring your families and pups and have a picnic in the park. Bring chairs and blankets.

09/09/2022

Bobbi and I are sitting in the break room at WMBD.

09/09/2022

WOW!!!! Getting crazy close. I’m still waiting for paperwork from so many.
If you would like a vendor booth, contact me asap. We have a huge area for vendors! I will email the paperwork asap.
If you want to walk your dog, contact me asap. I’ll get that paperwork out asap. [email protected]
We have ordered enough event t-shirts for everyone. Also lots of frisbees, tennis balls and very cool bandanas!
[email protected]

08/25/2022

We are getting close to the Tails & Trails First Annual Event, September 18th from 10 til 3!
So many things just keep getting added to this big day!
We have 30 incredible vendors, with unique merchandise from dog treats to specialized dog trainers to unique art. Start Christmas shopping early with these businesses.
The dog walk begins with a blessing of the dogs at 12:30 as they are lead by our Grand Marshall. Think how cool your doggos would feel in this 'parade' of pups!
Get there early and enjoy several food trucks and desserts. We even have Young's Popcorn Heaven to sell the biggest selection of popcorn we've ever seen!
The band will keep the place hopping while you enjoy a beautiful Sunday with your families.
If you are looking for a new 'family member', we will have at least 4 rescue groups with pups, dogs, cats and kittens to play with and fall in love. You may find the pet of your dreams right there.
We will have a Rainbow Bridge to write a message or memories about pets you've lost.
The registration for the walk with your dog is $30 and you will receive a bag with a t-shirt with the logo and sponsors names, a bandana for your dog and 2 toys. If you would like to get registered, please contact Cindy at 309-303-0205 text or call.
The proceeds will be given to The Washington Park District (for their dog park) and Threads, Hope & Love NFP (local mission for low income needs).
Please join us all in this beautiful day that we hope becomes an annual family event.

08/21/2022

Hey everyone!!! We’re a month away for the First annual Tails & Trails event!!! It is going to be awesome❤️
A reminder of the dog walk time! The time was changed a couple months ago so we could make it better for church attenders. At 12:30 their will be a blessing for the dogs and then the walk begins.
We’ve added live music!!!!
The food trucks, vendors, activities begin at 10am until 3!
We will have a Rainbow Bridge to write your memories of pets past.
Questions- text 309-303-0205

08/07/2022

Everyday we have so many new plans for the Tails & Trails Event on September 18th!!! It's 10 until 3. The dog walk is at 12:30 so people have time to go to church and still get there for lunch and the walk and lots of shopping.
We have hired a professional pet photographer.
We have hired a band to play from 10:30 until 1:30.
We are getting so many unique and specialized vendors, wow. As the vendors get their paperwork mailed in, I will make a big post with all of their business names!
We added a drink vendor today that will have fresh iced tea, lemonade and lots of other refreshments.
Sweet Girl Treats is such an excellent place for gourmet desserts that make your mouth water.
We have several animal rescue groups coming out and bringing available pets up for adoption!
The new mobile vet will be there to meet.
A very sweet woman that is a therapist for pet loss grief.
I just booked a t-shirt truck. She will print shirts to order.
The Washington Rotary will be cooking up some great food for lunch.
We are growing every day.
If you would like to bring out your dog for the walk, please contact me for registration paperwork. [email protected] or text me at 309-303-0205 -Cindy

07/26/2022

Hey everyone!!! We are less than 2 months away from TAILS & TRAILS first annual event!!!
September 18th 10-3, Washington Park in Washington, 815 Lincoln Street.
We are needing DOG WALKERS!!!!! Where are all of you dog lovers that walk your dogs several times a day? This is going to be quite an event. And the profits go to 2 organizations.
The Washington Park District will be using their profit toward the dog parks. Threads, Hope & Love NFP will use their profit for helping those in need with clothing and other merchandise for their families, free of charge.
We will be open at 10am on Sunday September 18th and the dog walk is at 12:30 so church attenders have time to come out for the walk. Right before the walk, there will be a blessing of the animals. Register to come out and walk with your puppers. You will receive a bag with your special t-shirt with our logo and all of the sponsors on the back, a doggy bandana, 2 gifts for your pup and other goodies. The trails will be marked by the park district. Registration for the dog walk is $30.
We are having a wonderful family day for everyone. We will have tons of vendors, (many with very unique dog merchandise). AND come early to enjoy the vendors and have an early lunch at one of our food trucks!
There will be kids entertainment too.
We have several central Illinois animal rescue groups bringing out critters needing new homes! Interested in adopting a new pet? This is the place.
We will have a huge Rainbow Bridge banner to write memories of your pets that have past.
Come out and enjoy the beginning of fall in the park with your family.
We are happy to accept new vendors, artists, and others to have a 10x10 booth for $30.
We are accepting new sponsors until August 15th to have your name or business logo on the back of the walker shirts. That's great advertising on a shirt that will be a walking billboard for you. $50-$175 gets your name/business name on the shirts. $200 and up, your business LOGO.
Support 2 great Washington organizations- Threads, Hope & Love NFP and The Washington Park District.
To register for the dog walk or have a booth, contact Cindy at [email protected] or text 309-303-0205. We will get your paperwork out ASAP.
To sponsor this event, use the above email contact so we can get your info and your business information or logo for the shirts. Sponsor deadline is August 15.
Hope to see hundreds of people at the park!!!!
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07/01/2022

WOW! Things are looking great for the Tails & Trails Event in Washington Park, September 18th 10-3!
This is a partnership of Threads, Hope & Love NFP and the Washington Park District. Threads, Hope & Love NFP in Washington will use their profit toward the mission to help low income families get free assistance for clothing and thousands of other needs. The Washington Park District profit goes to improvements at the local dog park in Washington.
If you are interested in being a vendor, please message me about your product. Then we can send you your paperwork asap for you to register. The vendor spaces are 10x10, $30, you bring your own popup and chairs. Its a great way to spend 5 hours having your product displayed at a family event! Hope to hear from lots more than already registered! Vendor booths are on black top, so it's easier to walk and set up.
We have excellent food available that day from several trucks and organizations. SO COME FOR LUNCH.
Bring your family and relax, bring chairs if you'd like and enjoy the park.
The event begins at 10am. Their will be a Rainbow bridge to sign with your names of all past pets that you loved. There will be a blessing of the dogs before the dog walk at 12:30. This gives church attenders plenty of time to come and eat before their walks.
If you haven't signed up to walk your dog through the park path, please message me with your home address and I will send you the paperwork asap. The walk is $30 and you receive a bag with your awesome t-shirt, a dog bandana, gifts for the pup and other merch.
We truly hope to make this event a regular annual family day in the park.
We are arranging for kids activities too!
Threads will be selling extra t-shirts, bandanas and other doggo goodies at their tent. Also, freshly made fudge and popcorn to enjoy as you spend a fall day in the park.
Several local shelter and rescues will be onsite in case you are ready to invite a new pup or cat into your family. You will find them under a row of trees, in the shade, so come and meet them.
We have a great number of wonderful sponsors to display on the backs of the shirts! If you would like to promote your business, email me for more information. You can sponsor for $50-$150 for your name/company or $200+ for your LOGO on the top area on the t-shirts. Very inexpensive and permanent advertising. My email is [email protected] or [email protected].
This summer will go fast, so get registered for this lovely fall event in the park.

06/18/2022

If you would like to be a sponsor, for $50-$150, you will have your name/business name on the backs of all of the walker shirts. For a $200 donation will get your business logo on the shirts. Its great public relations. And the donations go toward 2 excellent hometown places.
Just send me a text, 309-303-0205 -CIndy

06/18/2022

WOW! This event is going to be great! We've had a meeting with the Washington Park District so we can start making plans for all of the details. We are 3 months out.
We've decided to have the vendors, food trucks and foster animals in a more level area for our guests walking, eating and shopping. We will be set up in a very large paved area with trees at the edge for the pups and kitties. We are seeing how many rescue groups we can gather for the event.
We have changed the time for the actual walk to 12:30 so people have time after church to get to the park for the food, walk and all of the vendors.
We are still open for more vendors currently, if your interested, text me at 309-303-0205 with your information. Then I can get the paperwork to you by mail.
We need tons more walkers with their dogs to sign up for the walk.
I will continue to give new details as they grow. message me and I can send out your paperwork.
Please don't miss this event. If you love big vendor fairs, this will be a great one! Lots of dog merch vendors, some that actually sell all over the country from small things to huge cool merch.
So much creativity.
We will also be introducing the new mobile vet to the area. That will be a blessing for many people that can not get their pet to a vet on their own.
REMEMBER , THE PROFITS ALL GO TO 2 PLACES- THREADS, HOPE & LOVE NFP AND THE WASHINGTON PARK DISTRICT FOUNDATION. The Park District is using their profits toward the Dog Park.
Please plan September 18th for a family day in the park.

06/07/2022

SEPTEMBER 18TH
WASHINGTON PARK
10 TIL 3
THREADS, HOPE & LOVE NFP AND THE WASHINGTON PARK DISTRICT ARE PARNERING FOR THIS BIG EVENT
This will be our first adventure in this type of gathering. We are planning big Big BIG!!!!
Several wonderful food trucks from pork chop sandwiches, Mexican food, popcorn, HUGE ice cream creations and gourmet coffee and lots in between.
*Amazing unique vendors including many that create doggie merch
*Kids activities, painting doggie prints and a balloon animal guy cruising through the park
*A blessing of the dogs before the dog walk begins
*A Rainbow Bridge for everyone to write the names of their pets
that have passed over
*VERY COOL merch including including shirts for the event
*Incredibly cool bags for the walkers with an event shirt, bandana
for the dog, other doggo gifts and lots of little goodies

WE STILL HAVE LOTS OF SPACE FOR MORE VENDORS!
WE NEED PEOPLE AND THEIR DOGS SIGNED UP AHEAD OF TIME
FOR THE WALK!
AND WE NEED MORE SPONSORS!

If you would like to walk the trail with your dog, you may email me ([email protected]) with your name and address, and I will immediately mail your paperwork. We would love to have a park full of puppers! It's $30 to sign up. You will receive a bag with your event shirt, bandana for the pup, gifts for your buddy and other cool stuff too. Details will be mailed to you.

If you would like to sponsor this event and have your name or logo on the back of the shirts, email me [email protected] $25-175 will get you name/business name printed on the shirts. $200 and up will get your logo on the shirts. (Its cheap advertising)

If you are a vendor and would like a 10x10 foot booth (you bring your pop-up) it's $30 for the day. But we need to know what you would like to sell before we send the paperwork. We don't want to duplicate products. Email me at [email protected].

We also need some small groups, youth groups or other groups that can volunteer to assist us during the event.

WE WOULD LOVE TO HAVE YOU INVOLVED TO HELP MAKE THIS A TOTAL SUCCESS.

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