AnimalSave Presents:

Acupressure Massage for Pet Owners on December 12

with Tom Wilson, Ph.D., Certified Instructor
Date: Sunday, December 12, 2010 1:00 p.m. — 4:00 p.m.
Location: 520 E. Main Street, Suite G, Grass Valley
Tuition: $60
(50 percent of tuition donated to AnimalSave)
AnimalSave will provide dogs for the workshop

REGISTRATION
Contact Carolyn Niehaus, Executive Director, AnimalSave
(530) 271-7071 ext. 201

Massage is a proven, natural way to improve the health, happiness, and longevity of your pets. It’s fun, easy, and the benefits are real! If we’re going to touch our animals, why not include regular therapeutic massage? You can be the guide to helping your pets optimize their health and sense of well being. You’ll learn how to give a basic massage of the major muscle groups and work with the joints and tendons to maintain flexibility and range of motion. We’ll also integrate acupressure by massaging along the pathways of energy (meridians) on the body, as well as “spicing” the massage by touching key acupressure points that stimulate the immune system.

Tom Wilson, Ph.D., is the director of the Animal Acupressure Training Academy, Nevada City, CA, a faculty member of the Acupressure Institute, Berkeley, CA, and Director of Education at A Chance for Bliss Animal Sanctuary, Penryn, CA. He is a certified teacher and practitioner of multiple energy healing modalities for both animals and humans. Tom maintains a private practice in Nevada City, California. Contact Tom at 530-913-1309, or by email at tomasso@pobox.com. Visit the Animal Acupressure Training Academy website at www.animalata.com

pdf flyer: Tom Wilson Acupressure Event

On Saturday, December 11 from 10 a.m.–2 p.m. Mrs. Claus will be at AnimalSave’s Thrift & Treasures store at 520 East Main Street, Grass Valley, ready to pose with you, your pets, and your family.
Professional photographer Bob Brown will capture your smiles while thrift store manager Monique Mirambet takes up her role as Mrs. Claus.
Pictures are $10 for the first 4 x 6 print in a holiday photo card frame, and $5 for each additional 4 x 6 copy. All proceeds benefit AnimalSave’s foster/adoption, spay/neuter, and pet food distribution programs.

Beads Galore Silent Auction to Benefit AnimalSave

On Saturday, December 4 from 1–4 p.m., Beads Galore, at 989 Sutton Way in Grass Valley, will host a silent auction of beaded art made by local artisans.

Fabulous jewelry, bead-embellished clothing and wearable art, and even bead and wire sculpture will be available for purchase at the auction/party. Artisans may donate any portion of their proceeds to AnimalSave, so bid generously! The benefit/auction is part of the annual Fall Beading Contest, sponsored by the Beads Galore store, where local crafters purchase beading kits, use the kit beads in their creations, then display their work at Beads Galore.

From now until December 4, you can visit the store to see the works on display. Your purchase of any non-auction item lets you get a ballot and cast your vote to determine the winning piece. The winning artist receives a $100 gift certificate from Beads Galore, and the runner-up receives a $50 gift certificate.

Beads Galore puts together beading kits for contestants and donates 100% of the $5 purchase price of the kits to AnimalSave. Beads Galore is open Monday–Saturday 9 a.m.–6 p.m. and Sunday 10 a.m.–5 p.m. Beads Galore has the largest selection of beads and findings in the area.