What a great evening! There were fresh baked doggy treats, aura pictures or the cainies, animal communicator readings, a pet story time,  and  a real treat with folks having the chance to  meet  Topaz the Glendale Fire Dept. dog. 

The dog parade on 58th Avenue started from PINK HOUSE near Glendale Ave. and ended up at Papa Ed's for Frosty Pays Doggie Ice Cream Treats and these hounds needed it after that long hot walk!

There will be a competition for "Best of Dog Days of Summer" and winner will be awarded a gift basket valued at $50.00 plus First Place Medallion from Peaces of Life.

Other downtown merchants participating in the fun promotions and activities for this event were:

The Astrology Store: Pet Aura photographs.

Bears & More:  Story hour featuring Hondo & Fabian (dog & cat story). 7:30 PM

Coffee & Tea Express: Nathan's Hot Dogs

The Country Maiden:  Meet & Greet with Topaz the dog from the Glendale Fire Department  5:00 PM - 6:00 PM

Ragazza Boutique (New location) :  Pet hair accessories, organic pet food

The Glendale Shoe Company: Watering stations

The Open Door: Free 4 x 6 photograph of your dog with a donation to the Pet Food Drive for Sun Valley Animal Shelter.  In addition an Animal Communicator giving Pet Readings on four legged friends that visited.

Shelley's Specialty Desserts: Fresh baked dog treats.

Drawn to Comics -  Free dog treat

Glendale Visitors Center   also  known as the Convention and Visitors Bureau   (CVB ) were accepting donations for the Sun Valley Animal Shelter. 

Papa Ed's Ice Cream:  $1.00 Frosty Paw special if you bring in a Back-to-School item.  Water stations in the garden.  Benefit Pet Boutique for Sun Valley Animal Shelter -  make a donation and select (1) item from clothes rack and table (merchandize valued from $8.99 - $32.99)

Pink House:  was the stating point for the Pet Parade which proceeded up 58^th avenue and culminated at  Papa Ed's Ice Cream Garden.  All participants  received a FREE Frosty Paw and were entered into the competition for "Best of Dog Days of Summer" The lucky winner to   recieve a gift basket valued at $50.00 plus  the coveted First Place Medallion supplied by Peaces of Life.

This Was....

CHRISTMAS IN JULY 2010 

Kittanna O'Connor, Santa and Trinae O'Connor prepare for a chat! 
Santa was hosted by The Open Door in Catlin Court 5836 W. Palmaire Ave.

Christmas in July - The Day in Downtown Glendale and Catlin Court

Ed Sharpe Glendale Daily Planet -  photos credited and banner  courtesy City of Glendale

Downtown Glendale celebrated a fun-filled day of early holiday shopping and dining on Saturday, July 17 .  This tradition started in 2007 when  the city of Glendale participated in  a tradition  started by a couple of merchants. More merchants joined  .and  things became... "bigger and better every year!" said Lorraine Pino, manager for the Glendale Convention and Visitors Bureau.

Visitors to the area found it's never too early to start shopping for the holidays and on July 17; With only 160 days left before Christmas, this was the perfect kick off to the holiday shopping experience. The event also marks the beginning of the installation of the 1.5 million holiday lights for Glendale Glitters. Shoppers reveled in  the joy of the season early, strolled though the area and  and enjoyed  a fun-filled day of holiday crafts, sweet treats and exclusive deals in Historic Downtown Glendale.

Participants started out at the Glendale Visitor Center  picked up a map and discount coupons and  headed out to explore.   Great gift ideas abounded throughout Old Towne and Catlin Court. Holiday music, entertainment, treats and make-and-take arts and crafts will  put everyone in the Christmas spirit! 

The City of Glendale Public Relations Office garnered impressive media coverage for the event including channels 3, 5, 10 and 12. "CVB is thrilled to continue this vital partnership with the Historic Downtown Business Community which showcases the unique qualities of the downtown," said Glendale Convention and Visitors Bureau  Manager Lorraine Pino.

To satisfy everyone's  inner charitable spirit, Glendale Visitor Center and many downtown shops hosted a Back to School Supply Drive to benefit local elementary schools. Many items were collected for those less fortunate.  It is important for all children to start school with the proper tools. Last year over 12,000 items were collected.

A few shots around Downtown  and Catlin Court Send in more photos  folks and we will add them!
Cheryl inside Country Maiden trimming the tree hanging the wreath and getting ready to see you!	Linda at Papa Ed's Ice Cream Santa Sundae sign at the entry!  Nothing was better on that hot day than a Great cone of Ice Cream!
Carol & Heather inside Cottage Garden II ready to help shoppers find that perfect  gift!	Connie tended the store at  Cottage Garden I

Here was a  small list of the activities that took  place Saturday - 
SEE LISTS OF ALL AND FULL ARTICLE HERE!

Historic Glendale Welcomes
The Open Door

Sharp! Jewelry & Bags
Chili Dogz Glass Works
Scentsy Wickless Candles 

Historic Glendale Welcomes 

Healthy Baby Happy Earth

Beverly and Kim Swayman

Video Interview About Baby Expo Here> http://www.smecc.org/media/healthy_baby_happy_earth_expo-512kbps.wmv

Catlin Court & Historic Downtown Glendale 3rd Friday of the month • 5 -9 pm Friday Nite Lights
Enjoy late night shopping and dining and a hometown atmosphere. Stroll along brick-lined sidewalks and enjoy charming bungalows-turned-shops. You’ll find many treasures you won’t be able to leave behind. VisitGlendale.com – 623-930-4500 Presented by the Downtown Historic Business Community and the Glendale Office of Tourism

VISIT!

Papa Ed’s Ice Cream
Ice Cream Parlor
7146 N. 58th Ave.

(623) 915-4438

Visit the Papa Ed Page Here!

La Piazza Al Forno 
Gourmet Brick Oven Pizzeria
and Italian Kitchen

Lunch, 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. Monday through Thursday; 
Dinner, 5 to 8 p.m. Monday through Thursday; 
Lunch and dinner, 11 a.m. to 9 p.m. Friday and Saturday.

5803 W. Glendale Ave., Glendale
623-847-3301