I love you, dog. (Photo by Danny Fulgencio)
Dog lovers, one of Dallas’ most enduring, impactful, respected no-kill animal shelters, Operation Kindness, this Saturday hosts its annual Dog Day Afternoon from 9 a.m.-1 p.m. at Flag Pole Hill.
And this year — the nonprofit’s 40th in business — is special. In addition to the usual festivities — such as low-cost and free (for the first 125) microchipping, complimentary pet consults with local vets and trainers, impressive performances by talented mutts — Operation Kindness, in collaboration with sponsor Blue Buffalo and Catering by Larry will attempt to beat the world record for largest canine birthday cake. It would break the existing record set in April 2011 in London, when a 150.91 pound cake was baked in honor of the Royal Wedding. The Operation Kindness cake aims to weigh in at about 170 pounds and, promises Operation Kindness CEO Jim Hanopy, it will feature healthy, natural Blue Buffalo dog food, mashed potato and sweet potato icing, carrots and peas as confetti and Blue Buffalo treats as garnishes. Watching more than 600 canine guests gobble, gratis, their pieces of the pastry, will warm your heart, provided you have one. The first 100 or so slices come in a commemorative Blue Buffalo dog bowl, so arrive early.
All weekend and through June 18, see ‘Moon Over Buffalo’ onstage at the Pocket Sandwich Theatre, 5400 E. Mockingbird.
It’s the play that brought Carol Burnett back to Broadway. It’s a comedy about the backstage shenanigans of an aging acting couple with one last shot at stardom. Tickets run $12-$25 at the door or online. For further information, call 214.821.1860 or visit pocketsandwich.com.
Good Local Market near White Rock Lake, at LakesideBaptist Church, 9150 Garland, opens 8 a.m.-1 p.m. every Saturday through fall.
It’s your shopping stop for organic, locally sourced produce, eggs, meat and other groceries, plus natural, neighborhood-made soaps, perfumes, oils and other heavenly scented items. Visit goodlocalmarket.org for more information.
Book nerds, it’s your lucky day. (Photo by Kate Bernet)
Kids and families, come one, come all. Saturday is a reading carnival at the Forest Green Library, 9015 Forest. It is part of the Mayor’s Summer Reading Program, which starts with a party from 2-3 p.m.
Think carnival games, music and refreshments. And mark your calendar for summer reading events all month at Forest Green. (There’s game day at 3:30 p.m. June 10, the helicopter engineering challenge at 2 p.m. June 11, “Zooniversity” at 11 a.m. June 15 and a Dallas Children’s Theater workshop at 2 p.m. June 25, to name a few). More deets (yes I tried “deets” and I like it) are available at 214.670.1335 or dallaslibrary.org.
