Meehan's Barkfest to Help Homeless Pets

Have fun, enjoy silent auctions and support a good cause at this Saturday's Barkfest at Meehan’s Public House in Vinings.

Smyrna-Vinings residents are invited to an Irish Barkfest at Meehan’s Public House in Vinings at noon this Saturday, March 30. Enjoy silent auctions, win prizes and support a good cause all while enjoying Meehan’s grub and grog. The event benefits BullsEye Rescue, an Atlanta-based nonprofit founded last year. The group needs to raise $2,000 to rehabilitate Lucille, who was hit by a truck and shattered her leg. BullsEye is also looking for volunteers and foster homes for homeless pets as well as donations such as food, treats, bowls and blankets. Prizes and giveaways at Meehan's Second Annual Irish Barkfest include: For more information, please contact Leigh Ellen at leighwee@gmail.com.

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Weekend & Community Spotlight

Weekend Spotlight: A Home for the Holidays

Help save the lives of shelter animals, meet Santa, and enjoy music and a car show at the Sunday event.

This week's Cobb, Douglas and Paulding Weekend Spotlight features A Home for the Holidays in Paulding County. This event helps save the lives of homeless animals at the Dallas Animal Shelter. There will be a food drive to benefit shelter pets, Christmas goodies, crafts, a car show, and face painting. The event takes place from noon to 4 p.m. on Sunday, Dec. 16 at the Tractor Supply Store located at 115 Greystone Power Blvd in Dallas. Got a great event coming up in your community? Upload it onto your Patch, then email Editor Angela Chao at angela.chao@patch.com, and your event could be featured in the next Weekend Spotlight on Patch sites across Cobb, Douglas and Paulding counties.

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