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Family Fun at the Animal Faire!
October 8, 2022 @ 8:30 am - 2:00 pm MST
On Saturday, October 8, Saint Philip’s will host a variety of free events for children and adults beginning with the Blessing of the Animals.
8:30am
The Blessing of the Animals worship service will begin outside near the pet memorial and move inside the church. Last year’s service welcomed lots of dogs, some cats, a turtle, and a rabbit. (Stuffed animals will be available for children who would like to participate but don’t have a pet.)
10:00am-2:00pm
* Coffee truck
* Food truck
* Sno-cones
* Free Saint Francis pet medallions to put on animal collars
* Face painting in the Murphey Gallery
* Create your own animal from clay to take home
* Meet cats and dogs available for adoption
* Enjoy some magic performed by the roving magician
* Commemorative bricks to remember your beloved pet
* Free microchip clinic
* “Our Creatures Great and Small” art exhibit and sale featuring local, professional artists
11:00am
* Watch a demonstration by the Sheriff’s department to learn how the K-9 team works
12:00pm
* Meet and learn about therapy animals with representatives from Pet Partners of Southern Arizona and Gabriel’s Angels
* Learn how to draw a roadrunner with guided help from professional designer and parishioner, Jeanine Colini
1:00pm
* Meet Citan, a Harris’s hawk, and his handler, Alan.
Food and beverages will be for sale courtesy of Jaiy’s Sonoran Hot Dog food truck and the Cafe Justo beverage truck.
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Saint Philip’s is located on the northeast corner of River Road and North Campbell Avenue, north of Saint Philip’s Plaza and east of Joessler Village.
For more information, contact Mary Trainor at 520-299-6421, extension 133, or email her at Mary.Trainor@StPhilipsTucson.org.
Saint Philip’s in the Hills, 4440 N. Campbell Avenue, Tucson, AZ 85718