The Sonoma County Regional Parks Foundation, in partnership with the Garden Court Café, will host the 5th annual 'Paws for Fun' benefiting the Liz Perrone Dog Park. The event will take place at Sonoma Valley Regional Park, 13630 Sonoma Hwy (12) in Glen Ellen on Saturday, October 11th from 10:00 a.m. until 2:30 p.m. Admission to 'Paws for Fun' is free, with $3 park day-use parking fee.

'Paws for Fun' will feature a variety of entertainment and fun for dogs and their owners. 'Disc Dogs', presented by Skyy Dogs U.S.A., will be the main attraction with a show at noon. Following the show, trainers will hold a free clinic for dog owners to teach their pet "show-dog" tricks. Dog games, including the infamous peanut-butter-licking contest, will be held throughout the day. A silent auction will feature valuable treasures for pets and their owners, including gift certificates to local merchants and restaurants, original works by local artists, wine, pet supplies and more. There will also be a dog agility course and pet psychic. The Garden Court Café will provide scrumptious barbecue lunch fare.

The one-acre Liz Perrone Dog Park was built in 1998 in memory of a local dog-lover, enjoying increasing popularity among locals. Dedicated volunteers help maintain and staff the dog park, creating a safe off-leash haven for dogs from all over the county. Proceeds from the event go towards improving the dog park. Everyone, dog owner or not, is encouraged to attend.

For more information or to make a contribution to the Liz Perrone Dog Park, contact John Ryan, Volunteer Coordinator, at (707) 565-2041. Sonoma County Regional Parks Department information is also available at www.sonoma-county.org/parks.