Holidays ~ Hermes ~ Hounds

Shop for charity from a carefully curated collection of over 165 authentic vintage Hermés scarves as well as a selection of Ferragamo and Cartier silk scarves at Holidays, Hermés and Hounds, Saturday November 7 from 10am-5pm at The Artists’ Showplace Gallery. 100% of the proceeds from this event will benefit Greyhound Adoption League of Texas (GALT).

 

This outstanding collection of Hermes scarves dates from the 1950’s through 2000’s with a range of themes from exotic animal, lush florals, classic equestrian and contemporary designs. Hermes in the traditional 35”x35” carres to the smaller 16” x16” pocket scarves . This sale is for both fashionistas and serious collectors.

 

Additionally, unique Arthur Court tableware, Silk Road fancy, martingale dog collars and unique jewelry will be for sale. This is a free, shopping event with refreshments served all day. To learn more about GALT go to www.GALTX.org.  The Artist’s Showplace Gallery is located at 15615 Coit Road, Suite 230.

Get a head start on Santa photos for a 'greyt' cause

Join the Greyhound Adoption League of Texas Inc. (GALT) for GreytStore Holiday Charity Shoppe, November 15, 16, 22, 23, 28 and 29, 10am-5pm. Get a head start on holiday family portraits taken with Santa or bring Fido for fun photos shot by professional photographer John Hudson (between 1:00 p.m. and 5:00 p.m.). Appointments can be made at Sign Up Genius and walk-ins are accommodated.

 

Visit the GreytStore for holiday and everyday gifts for your four legged friends (dogs & cats) including Thunder Shirts, toys, decorative collars and other surprises, plus gifts for their humans and pet lovers including accessories, gifts for home and garden, jewelry, Reidel etched glassware, loungewear and other goodies.

 

GreytStore Holiday Charity Shoppe is located at 5803 Greenville Avenue between Southwestern and Lovers Lane. All breeds are welcome. For more information go to www.galtx.org or call 972-503-4258.

Tee Up for The Greyt Golf Tournament

Greyhound Adoption League of Texas (GALT), one of the nation’s largest greyhound and sight hound rescue organization along with H4 - Hound Helping Heroes Heal, a service organization dedicated to providing US Veteran with service dogs team-up for a charity golf tournament September 30, 2014 at Canyon Creek Country Club. 

 

To date, GALT has assisted more than 2,500 greyhounds and sight hounds find their forever homes since the organization’s inception in 2001. Depending solely on donations for its operation budget, costs exceed $350,000 per year. H4 is a non-profit organization that creates a healthier future for Veterans suffering from PTSD/TBI by providing them free service dogs.

The Greyt Golf Tournament is a shotgun start and a four player scramble. Everyone uses the team's best drive and then plays their own ball. Team uses the score of the best player on that hole. Prizes will be awarded for 1st and 2nd place - two flights. Longest drive, hole-in-one, closest to the pin and many more prizes will be awarded.

Cost is $125 per person and $500 for a team of four players. The event includes lunch, range balls, greens fee, cart fee, contests, dinner, goodie bag, team photos, raffle tickets, and more. Sponsorships from $200 are available. For more information and to register go to www.galtx.org, email info@greyhoundadoptiontx.org or call 972-503-GALT.

The Mercury is Cooking for the Hounds

Celebrated Executive Chef Chris Ward hosts an afternoon cooking class Saturday, August 16 from 2:00 p.m. to 5:00 p.m. at The Mercury benefiting The Greyhound Adoption League of Texas (GALT).

 

Ticket price includes one drink ticket (additional beverages at cash bar), cooking demonstration with Chris Ward and tasting portions of several mouth-watering appetizers, main dishes, desserts and goody bag. Bid in the silent auction for artwork, spa and restaurant gift certificates, dog services, custom jewelry and more.

 

Cost is $60 for per person. Coveted VIP seats (only seven available) get a ring-side seat at Chef Ward’s cooking bar ($100) and a special gift from GALT.

 

Serving from a changing menu, Chef Ward uses influences from French and Mediterranean cooking to present award winning new American cuisine. The Mercury evokes both a sophisticated setting and a casual neighborhood atmosphere, offering a unique dining experience.

 

GALT is a 501 (c) (3) non-profit all-volunteer group dedicated to placing all greyhounds primarily those that competed and trained for racing and sight hounds into loving homes. GALT facilitates the adoption of greyhounds by providing kennel services and foster homes along with their medical needs, including spay and neuter, assisting them in the transition from track-life to home-life, and educating the public about why the greyhound has been a favored companion dog for more than 4,000 years. To learn more about GALT go to www.GALTX.org

 

Seating is limited.  Purchase tickets online here:

http://www.greytstore.com/product_p/mercury-2014.htm

2nd Annual Pedal for Paws

On November 16th, gear up for the second annual Pedal for Paws Mountain Bike Challenge, a charity event to benefit Greyhound Adoption League of Texas (GALT).  The ride will be held at LB Houston Nature Preserve mountain bike trail.  All skill levels and all dog breeds welcome.

Every day, a greyhound’s track career ends and the opportunity for a new life begins. But that new life does not come free of expenses. Some greyhounds come off the track healthy, but the vast majority of them have expensive medical needs – broken legs, heartworms, tick-borne diseases, and intestinal parasites. These medical bills can run into the thousands of dollars per dog. Many greyhounds also come to GALT as strays and need medical attention and medication. As a non-profit 501(c)(3) organization, Greyhound Adoption League of Texas’ operating budget comes solely from donations from people like you.

By simply making a $15 minimum donation to Greyhound Adoption League of Texas, you can be a part of the first annual Pedal for Paws event. Because GALT is an all-volunteer organization, your money goes directly to helping the hounds. Click here to sign up.

12th Annual GALT Greyt Gala

The Greyhound Adoption League of Texas (GALT)

12th annual Greyt Gala Dinner and Auction

 Hilton Dallas in Southlake Town Square

February 23, 2013

6:00 – 10:00 p.m.

Celebrity guests include Native Texan, movie/television actress and animal advocate Janine Turner (Northern Exposure, People Magazine's 50 Most Beautiful People) and FOX Sports TV Personality John Rhadigan and many more.

The annual event features cocktails, 3-course dinner, live and silent auction and the opportunity for guests to mingle with local talents and celebrity athletes. Cost is $125 per person or $1000 for a table of ten. Click here to purchase tickets!

For more than a decade, (GALT) has been the organization of choice for retired greyhounds requiring adoption services as well as the adoption organization of last resort for many injured, abused, and neglected Greyhounds.

Afternoon Cooking Class for GALT

Celebrated Executive Chef Chris Ward hosts an afternoon cooking class Saturday, September 29 from 2:00 p.m. to 5:00 p.m. at The Mercury benefiting The Greyhound Adoption League of Texas (GALT).

Cost is $60 for per person.  Coveted VIP seats (only eight available) get a front row seat at Chef Ward’s cooking bar ($100).  Ticket price includes one drink ticket (additional beverages at cash bar), cooking demonstration and tastings with Chris Ward and goody bag.  Bid in the silent auction for artwork, spa and restaurant gift certificates, dog services, custom jewelry and more.

Chris Ward is executive chef/partner for Dallas' award-winning restaurant, The Mercury, a multi-million dollar restaurant acclaimed nationally for Ward's imaginative culinary flair.  Serving from a changing menu, Chef Ward uses influences from French and Mediterranean cooking to present award winning new American cuisine.  The Mercury offers a sophisticated atmosphere nestled within the comfort of a neighborhood favorite and is part of M Crowd Restaurant Group. 

Suzanne Burke, author of Logan's Secret, and Logan the Greyhound will be at The Mercury for a special book signing. Pick up a ‘pawtographed’ copy of the newly expanded 2nd edition, which now includes 20 pages of greyhound facts and fascinating greyhound history.

The Mercury is located at 11909 Preston Road (Preston and Forest), 972-960-7774.  Seating is limited.  To purchase tickets online www.galtx.org or 972-503-GALT.

Sugar and Paws

Greyhound Adoption League of Texas and Grubbs Infiniti present

“Sugar and Paws”

Saturday, September 8, 2012

7:00 p.m. – 9:30 p.m.

Grubbs Infiniti - Euless

A tasting of sweet and savory after-dinner delights from Artisan Baking Company, Susie’s Sweet Boutique, Velata Chocolate Fondue and Molto Formaggio, as well as dessert wine tasting with Sommelier Christina Chilcoat and made to order coffees from Chic Coffee Events.

$25 per person or $40 per couple

For more information and to purchase tickets go to www.galtx.org or call 972-503-GALT.

Greyhound Adoption League of Texas: Faith, Hope, Charity

The Greyhound Adoption League of Texas (GALT) celebrates over a decade of saving greyhound lives on March 3 with the 11th annual Greyt Gala Dinner and Auction.  The annual event will be held at the Hilton Dallas in Southlake Town Square.  Reception begins at 6pm, and dinner starts at 7pm.

Former Dallas Cowboys Charlie Walters, Cliff Harris and Michael Downs, along with Major League Baseball retirees Jack Lazorko, Don Stanhouse, Mike Bascik,  Mike Phillips, John Knox and others join together to raise awareness for GALT mission of “No Grey Turned Away.”  Actor Burton Gilliam, most famously known for his role in Blazing Saddles, will also be in attendance. The annual event features cocktails, dinner, live and silent auction, and the opportunity for guests to mingle with local talents and celebrity athletes.

This year’s theme Faith, Hope, and Charity, honors three of the many abused injured greyhounds cared for by GALT over the past several years; Faith, a female missing her right ear, was removed from a hoarder (along with her 8 puppies); Hope, a stray discovered cowering under a house near a busy highway on a freezing morning after suffering for months in the open without adequate food; and, Charity, found severely underweight at only 45 pounds due to starvation.

Tickets are $125 per person or $100 per person with the purchase of two or more tickets at the same time. For over ten years, (GALT) has been the organization of choice for retired greyhounds requiring adoption services as well as the adoption organization of last resort for many injured, abused, and neglected Greyhounds.  For more information go to http://www.galtx.org/ or call John McQuade at 214-215-8216.