Enjoy Tail Waggin' Tuesdays, Concerts in the Park this week
East Dundee will be hosting two popular summer events in one week - Tail Waggin Tuesdays July 12 at the Depot on River Street, and Concerts in the Park on Friday, July 15, at Lions Park. Both are free and family friendly.
From 6 to 8 p.m. Tuesday, July 12, Tail Waggin' visitors will be treated to a visit by Snoopy, from the Peanuts gang and Chase from the kids show "Paw Patrol." The evening's "Telling Tales" theme features doggy stories. Entertainment will be provided by Robin's Dog Stars Dog Training. Owners are encouraged to get in on the fun by snapping a photo of themselves and their pet by the Depot's big red chair and posting it on Facebook to Discover Dundee for a chance to win a prize. For the safety of owners and their pets, all dogs are required to be leashed by a flat leash. Retractable leashes are prohibited.
Tail Waggin' Tuesdays features vendors from the area that include Scoo-B-Do's Pet Grooming; Kriser's Natural Pet; Katydid Crafts; Bruno's Pro Bone O Pet Pantry; Two Paws Up Dog Treat Barkery, Inc.; Earth Heart; Chestnut & Grace Gourmet Dog Food and Zoey's Furry Friends Bakery; who will join Dundee Animal Hospital and Hoof, Woof & Meow Animal Rescue to provide pet supplies, treats and information regarding pet services and products.
On Friday, July 15, Morry Sochat & The Special 20s will take the stage from 7 to 8:30 p.m. at Lions Park, 151 Aldis Drive in East Dundee. They perform a great mix of blues, swing, jazz and 1950s rock n' roll. Visitors are encouraged to bring their own chairs or blankets. Dundee Township Lions Club will be selling concessions at this great outdoor event presented by the Village of East Dundee and the Dundee Township Park District.
2016 Sizzlin' Summer Events
Sponsored by Dundee Animal Hospital, Tail Waggin Tuesdays is part of the slate of 2016 Sizzlin' Summer Events presented by the Dundee Foundation and Neu Family Dental. The schedule includes Motor Mondays, Aug. 1; Wine Down Wednesdays, July 20 and Aug. 17; and Thirsty Thursdays, July 28 and Aug. 25. The Depot Market is held every Saturday from 8 a.m. to 2 p.m. through October and the Farmers Market is held every Sunday from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. through September.
Historical Walks with author and local historian Phil Aleo will be held on July 10 and Aug. 7. The monthly Lunch in the Park and Concerts in the Park are held during the months of July and August at various locations throughout Dundee.
About the Village of East Dundee
The Village of East Dundee is home to 3,000 residents. Its downtown plan is to create a "culinary" district consisting of the right mix of restaurants, retail and community events to serve as a destination attraction for both residents and regional visitors. For more information on the plan, and all East Dundee events, visit www.eastdundee.net.