EVENTS
GreySave events are a fun, welcoming way to get to know the breed up close! Our passionate volunteers love sharing their knowledge, answering questions, and introducing you to these amazing dogs. Each year, we celebrate with our Oktoberfest picnic and host two fundraising Spa Days to support our greyhounds and the work we do. You can find more information on both events below.
GREYSAVE SPA DAYS
This year, GreySave plans to hold 2 Spa days in several different locations in Southern CA. Our first one will be on TBA in Long Beach and TBA in Ventura.
Spa Days are from 9-2 , include a bath , pedicure , ear cleaning and a souvenir scarf for $35/dog. All the money goes to Greysave. Click on the link below to register. Once registered you will be contacted with the address of the Spa Day.
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We need Volunteers! If you are willing to help out at one of our Spa Days, please contact
Judy at hucksmom11@hotmail.com
We're looking for individuals to bathe, dry, and clip nails.
OKTOBERFEST
GreySave's Oktoberfest - TBD​
GreySave tries to have at least one large social event annually. These events are lots of fun, greyt
for the greyhound community and pretty nice as a fundraiser. There are usually 200 to 250 people
​and at least as many greyhounds at these events. Please do come and join us for this wonderful gathering.
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GreySave's Oktoberfest festival will be held TBD. This year's Oktoberfest will bring back the popular costume contest. We will also have our unique fun favorite, the greyhound carnival and raffle opportunities. We will include our popular chicken, carnitas and vegan tacos, salad, homemade dessert bar, water and soda. Plus, there will be plenty of time to rest and socialize with your greyhound friends.
If you wish to donate or volunteer with the carnival booths or dessert bar please see the named contacts below:
Dessert:
Our favorite dessert bar is back! If you have a fabulous finger style dessert to donate, please contact Leslie at greylissy@gmail.com
Carnival Games:
We will have game favorites like the Hot Dog contest and Photo Booth!
If you can volunteer for 2 hour shifts please contact Julie Marenco at
julie@greysave.com
Shopping:
Marci Jones will have greyhound merchandise available for sale! Please note, only Cash or Check can be accepted.
In addition, the 2026/2027 Celebrating Greyhound Calendars can be ordered through Marci at dawgmom1978@yahoo.com​
This fall's Oktoberfest event will be held at Crescenta Valley Regional Park, 3901 Dunsmore Avenue, La Crescenta, CA 91214 from 10 am to 3pm. Crescenta Valley Regional Park is a well cared for LA City park with several recreational areas. GreySave reserves the area in the back of the park, over the narrow bridge and behind the arroyo fencing. For more information on the park please check out their website.
This event is a great day at a shady park tucked away from busy streets and traffic. This September event will mark our 19th year as a greyhound adoption group and we are looking forward to some fun with our hounds and a greyt social time with our friends. On the day of the event don't forget to bring you e-mail confirmation, your Benefactor free event tickets, your hounds, blankets, chairs, dog pads, and most importantly don't forget your x-pens.
We will have 3 categories for the costume contest:
~Matching Costumes: these costumes involve owners and their dogs coordinating their outfits for a themed look. Example, A dog and owner dressed as superheroes.
~Animal Costumes: These costumes made dogs look like other animals. Example, lion, dinosaur, cat
~Character Costumes: These costumes made dogs look like specific characters from movies, TV shows or fictional worlds. Example, Superman, Indiana Jones
Schedule of Events:
Carnival 10am to 2pm
Nail clipping 10-11 am & 12pm-1pm
Costume parade & contest 11am-12pm
Lunch 12pm-1pm
Senior Portrait (greys 10 yrs +) 1pm
NOTE: This is a GreySave fund raising event and requires quite a bit of planning and volunteer efforts. As such all ticket purchases are non-refundable.Ticket prices are $30 for adults, $20 for children under 13 and Free for Benefactors who bring their GreySave free event passes. There are 3 lunch options: the chicken, carnitas or vegan selection. Benefactors, please bringing your "Thank You" tickets to the picnic. PLEASE register and purchase your tickets on-line before the event because we will be preparing food based on the numbers tickets sold. We will only be doing on-line credit card ticketing services, no PayPal or Venmo again this year. Registration and tickets are now on available on the following link:
Please do feel free to join us on the day of the event if you have not yet registered. There is always room for one more person or greyhound at our events. Just go to the registration table to purchase your ticket.
Volunteers
We Always Need Volunteers
For the Oktoberfest to be successful GreySave will need plenty of volunteers to help us pull off a greyt day! Specifically, if you are one of those people who can come early and help set up, stay late to help clear everything away and/or help with events during the day we need you. Or if you can help by taking greyt pictures, working in a carnival booth or making yummy cookies for dessert we also would love to hear from you. It takes quite a bit of planning and then on-site execution and your help will enable one or our hardworking committee members to take a break and enjoy the day along with everyone else. Please email Judy and Julie at hucksmom11@hotmail.com and julie@greysave.com. We would really appreciate your help!
GREYHOUND WALKS
Greyhound walks are a great way to meet other sighthound lovers and enjoy time outdoors with your dog. The walks listed (link below) are organized by local groups and individuals and are shared as a courtesy for our community.
While GreySave doesn’t host these events, we’re happy to help spread the word!