Puptown

Voxometer: Strange or what?

2009-11-10T07:34:00-06:00

A Puptown member wrote in to alert us to some odd goings-on. With permission, I am sharing her observation: I was at Puptown this afternoon and saw something that may or may not be alarming: Around 1:30 P.M. a man...

Winter at Puptown

2009-11-04T12:25:00-06:00

We have received word that the water fountain at Puptown has been shut off for the season. Now is a good time to review some tips for visiting Puptown in the Winter: Bring Water Pups can get dehydrated in the...

Howl-O-Ween Photos

2009-10-24T18:00:11-05:00

This is just a quick post to let you all know that photos from this year's Howl-O-Ween Costume Contest and Fundraiser are available for viewing. We'll try to post an official list of the winners soon, but some of them...

Howl-O-Ween: Prize List

2009-10-20T08:18:47-05:00

Check out the great list of prizes Puptown received for the Howl-O-Ween fund-raiser this year. It is amazing how generous the Uptown Business Community has been to us. If at all possible, you really should stop in Saturday and try...

Renew On-line -- Get a Raffle Ticket!

2009-10-18T11:09:00-05:00

Hey Puptown Fans, For this week only, renew your membership on-line and be automatically entered in the Puptown Howl-O-Ween Raffle. Yes, you read that correctly: renew and get a raffle ticket. This year's prizes are Puptown's best ever and there...

Vox pupuli: Question

2009-10-17T09:24:40-05:00

Should Puptown organize a "Positive Loitering" event and show our support for our friends living around Leland and Sheridan? Please comment Yes or No.

Vox Pupuli: Give Me a (Tax) Break

2009-10-15T10:40:00-05:00

The UPI reports that there is a bill in front of congress to give pet-owners a tax-break of up to $3,500 for pet-care realted expenses. The idea came from actor Robert Davi ("Goonies," "Diehard") and was introduced to congress by...

Howl-O-Ween 2009: Saturday, Oct. 24

2009-10-12T11:25:46-05:00

Join us for Puptown's scariest event of the year ... Date: Saturday, Oct. 24, 2 - 4 p.m. *rain date: Sunday, Oct. 25 Costume Contest Registration ($5) begins at 1:15 p.m. Judging begins at 2 p.m. Judges Nancy Myerson Jill...

Vox pupuli: Film Crews at the Houndry

2009-10-08T17:23:47-05:00

Our friends at The Houndry (Sheridan El Stop) report that there will be a new arrival for the Meet-the-Parents franchise -- Little Fockers is in production, and film crews hit the Houndry neighborhood to do some filming. We at Vox...

Volunteer Opportunity: Bulletin Board

2009-10-07T17:48:31-05:00

Puptown seeks volunteer(s) to manage bulletin board. Tasks include: Update bulletin board posts Organize content Anticipate 1/2 an hour of service per month. No experience necessary. Contact volunteer@puptown.org if interested.

Puptown Members' Quarterly Meeting

2009-10-04T03:05:00-05:00

There will be a Puptown Members' Meeting Wednesday, October 14th, 7:00-9:00 P.M., at the Margate Park Field House. Participation is essential to the health of Puptown so everyone is encouraged to attend. The Chicago Park District requires Puptown members to...

Volunteer Opportunity: Vendors

2009-10-03T14:07:16-05:00

Puptown seeks volunteer vendors: Tasks include: Selling Raffle Tickets Managing Merchandise Tables Tending to cash box Candidate(s) should have: Outgoing personality People skills Retail skills Anticipate 1-2 hours per month. Contact volunteer@puptown.org if interested.