Dr. Pooch Is In
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lot of animal lovers find their happy place cuddling with their canines. This is especially true when a pet owner is sick. Enter the new Ukiah Valley Medical Center Therapy Dog Program, which brings dogs to the sides of patients in need of a little TLC. Pharmacist Paulette Dancause-Paulsen worked with the hospital’s Infection Prevention Department to launch the Ukiah program. Doctors or nurses can request that a patient receive a visit from a certified therapy dog team, or patients can go to weekly visits in the hospital conference room. Volunteers help dog handlers by providing hand sanitizer and recording patients’ reactions and comments. If you are interested in volunteering, contact Felicia Eriksen at 463-7690 or felicia.eriksen@ah.org. ¶
Gather Round the Tree
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hat’s better for a crafty vintage lover than perusing locally made objets d’art? Doing it in a petticoat or a top hat (or both, why not?). You’ll get your chance on November 26, 11 a.m.–6 p.m., on Main Street in Lakeport at the Dickens Faire, where period costumes are encouraged. After you’re done shopping, get your photo taken with Santa. Then stick around for the Christmas tree lighting, which follows the faire. See lakeportmainstreet.com for details. ¶ www.mendolakefamilylife.com
November 2016
ired of running around? Wish that Christmas tree would just decorate itself? The Gualala Arts Center in Gualala will be happy to grant your request. At its Festival of Trees, you can buy an evergreen spiffed up in holiday regalia and ready for your living room. You can also pick up homemade pies, cakes, and cookies as well as gifts handcrafted by local artisans. There will be children’s activities, and Mr. and Mrs. Claus will be around to hear kids’ wishes. The free event will be held on November 25, 10 a.m.–5 p.m., and November 26, 10 a.m.–4 p.m. See gualalaarts.org for more information. ¶
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