Community Corner

Every Dog Has Its Day and Monday Is It

What's happening around town this week.

Monday is National Dog Day, designed to honor humans' best friend and encourage adoption of abandoned animals. Organizers of the day have put dozens of pictures of cute dogs on their Facebook page. If you're inspired to give a dog a home, see the town animal shelter listings.

Dogs for Vets
The fourth annual  VetDogs Golf Classic is set for 9:30 a.m. Monday at the Huntington Country Club in Huntington. The tournament funds the placement of  service and assistance dogs to disabled veterans.

Pat Benatar at the Paramount
The husband-and-wife team of Pat Benatar and Neil Giraldo go on the Paramount stage at 8 p.m. Tuesday.

Back to School Tea, Featuring Manners
The Walt Whitman Birthplace is hosting a Victorian tea party Wednesday designed to teach social skills, manners and self-confidence. The program begins at 1 p.m.

Sound on the Water
The seventh annual MusicFest starts at 11 a.m. Saturday on the waters surrounding the Huntington Lighthouse and continues throughout the day.


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