Sunday: Grab the Dog and Head to the Fanwood-SP Rotary 'Woof Walk'

This release was received from the Fanwood-Scotch Plains Rotary Club.

The Fanwood-Scotch Plains Rotary Club will hold its third annual "Woof Walk” on Sunday, May 19th.  The walk is a 1.5-mile fundraiser for the Scotch Plains Police K-9 unit, the Fanwood Police Department's Bike Patrol and other Rotary charities.

The Scotch Plains Police K-9 Unit is used in a variety of situations to assist the residents of Scotch Plains.

• To search for and detect the presence of explosive devices or firearms
• To search for and detect the odor of narcotics
• To search for lost persons
• To search for hidden suspects
• To apprehend fleeing suspects
• To be a visual deterrent for crime

The Fanwood Police Department’s Bike Patrol, which started in 2011, was created to foster a personal relationship between the police, business owners and the community.  This allows a more informal interaction with the officers and citizens of Fanwood.

Beginning at the Scotch Plains Village Green, dogs and their owners will take a walk through the streets and neighborhoods of Scotch Plains.  Check-in begins at 10 a.m., and the walk starts at 11.  There will be water and trash receptacles along the way as well as many Rotary volunteers. 

The event will feature music, refreshments, K-9 unit demonstrations, door prizes and contests for "Amazing Dog Trick," "Look-a-Like," "Face Only a Mother Could Love" and "Best Dressed."   Every participant receives a free dog bandana while supplies last.  All dogs should be properly licensed and vaccinated.  In Fanwood and Scotch Plains, all dogs six months and older must be licensed.  Licensing information can be obtained in person at the Fanwood or Scotch Plains Municipal buildings and information is available on both of the town websites.

Registration is required and is $10 before the event and $15 on the day of the event. Registration forms are available online at www.rotarywoofwalk.com.

The Fanwood-Scotch Plains Rotary Club meets every Wednesday at noon at the Stage House Restaurant. Guests are invited to join us for lunch, enjoy the camaraderie, and learn about the good that Rotary is doing worldwide.