Lock Haven University to host ‘Yappy Hour’ dog walk
LOCK HAVEN — Lock Haven University President, Robert Pignatello’s dog, Ralphie, will host a “Yappy Hour” dog walk and social at 5 p.m. September 25. The walk, which is open to all dog owners as well as dog lovers, will begin at the Riverwalk Beach Overview Pavilion and conclude at the Brown Family Patio at the Durrwachter Alumni Conference Center (DACC) on the campus of LHU.
WHAT: Lock Haven University “Yappy Hour” dog walk
WHEN: 5 p.m. Tuesday, September 25
WHERE: Beginning at the Riverwalk Beach Overview Pavilion, ending at the Durrwachter Alumni Conference Center, campus of LHU
WHO: Gwen Bechdel, 570-484-2001, gbechdel@lockhaven.edu
“The ‘Yappy Hour’ is just one of many events to come, that will bring LHU faculty, staff and students together with members of the community for fun, socializing, and making new friends – human and canine,” said Robert Pignatello, LHU president. “Dog owners and dog lovers alike are all welcome to join Amy and me on our walk and on the Brown Family Patio for refreshments.”
The Brown Family Patio at the DACC is named for Dr. John and Jane Brown, the parents of Margery Krevsky Dosey, LHU trustee. “My parents were avid dog enthusiasts,” Krevsky Dosey said. “My father was a sportsman, and always had a hunting dog, usually a German short-haired pointer. They both loved and had several Brittany spaniels who were members of family. They would love knowing their patio was a gathering center for follow canine lovers.”
Owners will be treated to cookies and punch on the patio and canine guests will receive a special LHU dog treat and fresh water. LHU dog items, including bandanas, magnets, and collars also will be available for purchase following the walk.
Future Yappy Hours will be held at 5 p.m. Tuesday, October 30 and 4 p.m. Tuesday, November 27. In the case of inclement weather, the events will be cancelled or rescheduled.
For more information, contact Gwen Bechdel at 570-484-2001 or gbechdel@lockhaven.edu.
For more information on Lock Haven University, visit www.lockhaven.edu, email admissions@lockhaven.edu, or call 570-484-2011.
Lock Haven University is a member of Pennsylvania’s State System, the largest provider of higher education in the Commonwealth. Its 14 universities offer more than 2,300 degree and certificate programs in more than 530 academic areas of study. Nearly 520,000 system alumni live and work in Pennsylvania.
