RIKKI’S REFUGE 5K RACE/WALK
November 1, 2014 at 9:00 AM
Come Join us at beautiful Lake Anna State Park for the 6th annual Rikki’s 5K Run/Walk
Your entry fee of $25.00 (or $30.00 on race day) will help the over 1200 animals who call Rikki’s Refuge their home. Checks should be made to Rikki’s Refuge. Donations of pet food and/or other supplies are welcome.
Awards will be presented to the first male and female finisher and the first 3 in each age group (19-under, 20-29, 30-39, 40-49, 50-59, and 60-up). Also the team with the most runners/walkers. All pre- registered runners are guaranteed a T-Shirt. The race will be held rain or shine.
The race is sponsored by: Patterson’s Construction, Ed’s Awards & Engraving, VA Runner, Lake Anna State Park, Giant Food Stores, Meadows Farms, and The REACH program.
Entry Forms can be picked up at: VA Runner, Ed’s Awards & Engraving, Giant Food Stores, 360 Feeds or email bugbane30@gmail.com for more information.
Rikki’s Refuge in Orange County, Virginia, is a 400 acre, no-kill, all species peaceful sanctuary supported solely by donations of kind and loving individuals. The refuge is home to over 1200 animals of over 20 different species, including but not limited to cats, dogs, sheep, goats, rabbits, pigs, emus, chickens, ducks, geese, a chukar, peacocks, and more. It is owned and operated by Life Unlimited of Virginia, Inc. an approved not-for profit Virginia Corporation and IRS tax code 501(c)(3) corporation as determined by the IRS. Federal Tax-ID number 54-1911042. A financial statement is available upon written request from the State Office of Consumer Affairs.
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World Cat Day – August 8, 2014
August 8, 2014
HUG YOUR CAT TODAY!
SAVE A CAT TODAY!
Visit your local shelter or rescue and adopt a kitty today!
Share ONE cat who needs a home on Facebook, Twitter or Pinterest today!
Please SPAY or NEUTER your cat!
Please vote and share!
Please VOTE & SHARE for RIKKI’S REFUGE in the Animal Rescue Site SHELTER CHALLENGE every day! Thank you!
Vote here: http://www.shelterchallenge.com/web/charityusa/nomineehome?userId=53331&nomineeId=17448
Vincent’s Book on Amazon
Rikki’s Refuge kindle book “WORDS OF WISDOM”
Vincent D. Cat’s favorite inspirational quotes help you through your day.
Available on Amazon here:
http://www.amazon.com/dp/
Thumbprint Cookies
THUMBPRINT COOKIES
1 tablespoon ground flaxseed
2 tablespoon very hot water (about 180°F)
½ cup melted coconut oil
½ cup sugar
1 cup whole-wheat pastry flour
¾ teaspoon baking powder
¼ teaspoon salt
¼ cup raw, unsalted almonds, lightly toasted and finely chopped
½ cup unsweetened shredded coconut
5 tablespoon (any fruit) jam
Preheat oven to 325F. In a large mixing bowl, combine the flaxseed with the hot water. Allow to sit for 5 to 10 minutes until it thickens. Whisk in the oil and sugar. In a medium bowl, whisk together the flour, baking powder, and salt. Stir the flour mixture into the wet ingredients until just combined, then fold in the nuts and coconut. scoop out 15 slightly heaping tablespoons of dough and roll them into balls. Place the balls on the prepared baking sheet and press down until they are about 2 inches wide and 1/3 inches thick. Press indentations in the center of each cookie that are big enough to hold 1 teaspoon jam. Fill each indentation with jam. Bake until the cookies are golden brown, 15 to 20 minutes. Transfer to rack to allow to cool completely.
Saturday Donation Drop-Off
Donation Drop-Off Every Saturday NOON-2:00 PM
Rikki’s Refuge Educational Center
21410 Constitution Hwy.
Rapidan, VA. 22733
WHAT WE NEED THIS WEEK:
Dry/Wet DOG FOOD, Dry/Wet CAT FOOD, Fresh Produce, Paper Towels, Large Heavy Duty Trash Bags
You may also leave donations for Rikki’s Refuge at Re-Tail in Fredericksburg any time during normal business hours, if this is more convenient for you!
To make a donation to Rikki’s: https://www.rikkisrefuge.org/donate
Rikki’s Amazon Wish List: http://www.amazon.com/gp/registry/wishlist/126FNLHBB9AGA/ref=cm_wl_rlist_go_v?
Ebay Auction for Rikki’s Refuge
Auction on Ebay to benefit Rikki’s Refuge
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Bidding closes on 8/12/14
http://www.ebay.com/itm/-/321483904426?roken=cUgayN
(100% of this sale will benefit Rikki’s Refuge!)
New items at Rikki’s Refuge Re-Tail!
Check out our newest items at Rikki’s Refuge Re-Tail and we hope you can stop by and see all of the wonderful things for sale in our store!
” A Pawsome Resale Shop “
3503 Lafayette Blvd.
Fredericksburg, VA. 22408
540-891-5300
RE-TAIL on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/
Please vote for us today!
Please VOTE & SHARE for RIKKI’S REFUGE in the Animal Rescue Site SHELTER CHALLENGE every day! Thank you!
Vote here: http://www.shelterchallenge.com/web/charityusa/nomineehome?userId=53331&nomineeId=17448
Don’t walk behind me…
“Don’t walk behind me; I may not lead. Don’t walk in front of me; I may not follow. Just walk beside me and be my friend.”
~~ Albert Camus ~~