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Fundraiser features original costumes in Kenilworth
Alexa Burnell
Freelance Reporter
More than 40 furry,
four-legged friends strutted
their stuff on June 7
during Kenilworth Union
Church’s inaugural “Hollywood
Hounds Dog Fashion
Show: Bark!”.
The newly created fundraiser,
held at the Kenilworth
Assembly Hall,
was spearheaded by parishioner
and dog-lover, Marcia
Hines. Fellow church
members applauded the
idea, particularly because
all proceeds benefitted three
outreach agencies supported
by KUC — The Cradle,
YWCA-Evanston/North
Shore and Casa Del Norte.
“The event was all Marcia
Hines’ idea. She loves
all dogs, seeing the event
as a fun way to raise money
for the outreach agencies
we support at KUC,”
Palmer said. “The fashion
show is extra special to the
KUC community because
this is also the first year we
are not hosting our annual
philanthropic rummage
sale, due to renovations.
The money raised tonight
will help offset the lost
revenue from the absence
of the sale this year.”
During the fashion show,
all dogs were dressed in
original costumes, representing
a Hollywood
character. While dogs and
handlers paraded around
the Assembly Hall, a DJ
played the tunes to reflect
each pups costume, adding
a lively and musical feel to
the evening.
KUC member Carolyn
McHugh said the spirit of
philanthropy was the best
part of the event.
“What a great way to
give back, while enjoying
all the adorable dogs.
Dog owners are given the
fun opportunity to participate
in a charitable event,
alongside their pets,”
McHugh said.
Kenilworth Park District
Event Manager Michelle
Brookfield said hosting
the event was an opportunity
that she and all her
coworkers at the Park District
jumped on.
“We are thrilled to host
this inaugural event that
unites the community and
their pets. There are so
many dog-lovers on the
North Shore, making this
event highly anticipated.
I mean, who doesn’t love
dogs? Plus, to see them all
dressed up is just the icing
on the cake,” Brookfield
said. “Beyond that, hosting
this fundraiser, right here, at
the Kenilworth Assembly
Hall, is a great way for us to
remind all that this building
is a true community center;
a place that brings people together
for charitable events,
good times and more.”
After the fashion show,
all pups were treated to
doggie bones and bowls of
water, while humans enjoyed
cocktails, lemonade
and snacks. As a parting
gift, all guests were also
the lucky recipients of
sloppy wet kisses, barks
and tail wags – clearly a
sign of a good day for all.
Marielle Roselli dresses as The Princess and her dog,
Tilly, is Snow White during the inaugural “Hollywood
Hounds Dog Fashion Show: Bark!,” June 7 at
Kenilworth Assembly Hall. Photo Submitted
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