Dozens of dogs and their owners turned out for the Paws for a Cause Halloween costume contest and parade on Sunday to benefit the Visiting Nurse Service and Hospice of Suffolk.
Dogs and their owners turned out in the spirit of Halloween and good will on Sunday for the Paws for a Cause dog walk and costume contest to benefit the Visiting Nurse Service and Hospice of Suffolk (VNSHS) Hospice House in East Northport. The event, presented jointly by the Northport Chamber of Commerce, the East Northport Chamber of Commerce, and the VNSHS, saw dozens of dogs outfitted with Halloween Costumes ranging from punks and princesses to hot dogs and donuts compete for pluckiest pooch. Contestants met for the costume contest at the VNHSHS on Main Street prior to a parade down to Village Park. The grand prize went to Debbie Poznack-Olsen and her dog, Gina, for raising the most money; first prize went to Nikky Martin and her dog, …
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Heidi Klum will choose the Grand Prize winner from our favorite photos of your creative kids' costumes
Which kid in America has the most creative Halloween costume in the pumpkin patch? That's what we intend to find out with your photos and the help of celebrity judge Heidi Klum, who will select the Grand Prize winner. Patch will whisk the winner to New York or Los Angeles for a three-day, two-night trip for two that includes a meet and greet with Heidi, plus a donation of $1,031 to a local charity of the winner's choice. Nine runners up will also get a $1,031 donation from Patch to a local charity of their choice. Full contest rules are here. We have stopped accepting entries for the contest, but we'd love for you to continue sharing your Halloween photos on Patch! Simply click the green Submit Your Photos button (above or below), and …
Five things to know or do in the community.
Hello and welcome to the Monday edition of "The Daily Five," a rundown of five things to know or do in the community. 1. Weather: Increasing clouds with a high near 62. 2. Vietnam Wall: A three-quarter scale replica of the Vietnam Wall Memorial arrives by motorcade at the Northport VA today to await its public debut on Friday for three days of ceremony. To volunteer your help at the events call 631-261-4400 ext. 2991. 3. Costume Contest: Do you think your child is the ghost with the most? Submit his or her photo to Patch's Halloween costume contest for most creative kid's costume and win a chance to hang out with Heidi Klum and a $1,031 donation to your favorite charity! Check out the full details here. 4. Novel Ideas: Join the Novel Ideas…
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Northport Veterans Affairs Medical Center
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Northport-East Northport Public Library/Northport branch
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