{"id":143,"date":"2026-08-23T17:34:04","date_gmt":"2026-08-24T00:34:04","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/labradorsandfriends.org\/blog\/?page_id=143"},"modified":"2026-08-23T20:07:42","modified_gmt":"2026-08-24T03:07:42","slug":"upcoming-events","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/labradorsandfriends.org\/blog\/upcoming-events\/","title":{"rendered":"Upcoming Events"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<div class=\"wp-block-cover\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"576\" class=\"wp-block-cover__image-background wp-image-216 size-large\" alt=\"\" src=\"https:\/\/labradorsandfriends.org\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/756219209_1746623149990572_4957036648830948276_n-3-1024x576.jpg\" data-object-fit=\"cover\" srcset=\"https:\/\/labradorsandfriends.org\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/756219209_1746623149990572_4957036648830948276_n-3-1024x576.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/labradorsandfriends.org\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/756219209_1746623149990572_4957036648830948276_n-3-300x169.jpg 300w, https:\/\/labradorsandfriends.org\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/756219209_1746623149990572_4957036648830948276_n-3-768x432.jpg 768w, https:\/\/labradorsandfriends.org\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/756219209_1746623149990572_4957036648830948276_n-3-1536x864.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/labradorsandfriends.org\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/756219209_1746623149990572_4957036648830948276_n-3.jpg 1809w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><span aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-cover__background has-background-dim\" style=\"background-color:#75757a\"><\/span><div class=\"wp-block-cover__inner-container has-global-padding is-layout-constrained wp-block-cover-is-layout-constrained\">\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading has-text-align-center has-large-font-size\">Come. Connect. Make a Difference.<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-text-align-center has-medium-font-size wp-block-paragraph\">Join us at adoption events, fundraisers, and community gatherings throughout Southern California.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-text-color has-accent-1-color has-alpha-channel-opacity has-accent-1-background-color has-background is-style-default\" style=\"margin-top:var(--wp--preset--spacing--30);margin-bottom:var(--wp--preset--spacing--30)\"\/>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">August 2026<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-794e3cfa wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column has-accent-5-background-color has-background is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"border-style:none;border-width:0px;border-top-left-radius:8px;border-top-right-radius:8px;border-bottom-left-radius:8px;border-bottom-right-radius:8px;padding-top:var(--wp--preset--spacing--20);padding-right:var(--wp--preset--spacing--20);padding-bottom:var(--wp--preset--spacing--20);padding-left:var(--wp--preset--spacing--20)\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"814\" height=\"804\" src=\"https:\/\/labradorsandfriends.org\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/766580235_1568056631471899_5892177525866863537_n-1.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-149\" srcset=\"https:\/\/labradorsandfriends.org\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/766580235_1568056631471899_5892177525866863537_n-1.jpg 814w, https:\/\/labradorsandfriends.org\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/766580235_1568056631471899_5892177525866863537_n-1-300x296.jpg 300w, https:\/\/labradorsandfriends.org\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/766580235_1568056631471899_5892177525866863537_n-1-768x759.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 814px) 100vw, 814px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">August 29th<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">LAF Adoption Event<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Join Labradors and Friends and meet some of our wonderful adoptable dogs looking for their forever homes!<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-text-color has-accent-1-color has-alpha-channel-opacity has-accent-1-background-color has-background\" style=\"margin-top:var(--wp--preset--spacing--30);margin-bottom:var(--wp--preset--spacing--30)\"\/>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">September 2026<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns are-vertically-aligned-top is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-794e3cfa wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-vertically-aligned-top has-accent-5-background-color has-background is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"border-top-left-radius:8px;border-top-right-radius:8px;border-bottom-left-radius:8px;border-bottom-right-radius:8px;padding-top:var(--wp--preset--spacing--20);padding-right:var(--wp--preset--spacing--20);padding-bottom:var(--wp--preset--spacing--20);padding-left:var(--wp--preset--spacing--20)\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1582\" height=\"2047\" src=\"https:\/\/labradorsandfriends.org\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/769345450_1596452938781501_4776229487554259435_n-1.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-147\" srcset=\"https:\/\/labradorsandfriends.org\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/769345450_1596452938781501_4776229487554259435_n-1.jpg 1582w, https:\/\/labradorsandfriends.org\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/769345450_1596452938781501_4776229487554259435_n-1-232x300.jpg 232w, https:\/\/labradorsandfriends.org\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/769345450_1596452938781501_4776229487554259435_n-1-791x1024.jpg 791w, https:\/\/labradorsandfriends.org\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/769345450_1596452938781501_4776229487554259435_n-1-768x994.jpg 768w, https:\/\/labradorsandfriends.org\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/769345450_1596452938781501_4776229487554259435_n-1-1187x1536.jpg 1187w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1582px) 100vw, 1582px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">September 2nd<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Bingo Fundraiser<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Join us for a fun night of Bingo benefiting the dogs of Labradors and Friends. Play, win prizes, and help us save more dogs!<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-buttons is-layout-flex wp-block-buttons-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-button\"><a class=\"wp-block-button__link wp-element-button\"><strong>View Event<\/strong><\/a><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-vertically-aligned-top has-accent-5-background-color has-background is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"border-top-left-radius:8px;border-top-right-radius:8px;border-bottom-left-radius:8px;border-bottom-right-radius:8px;padding-top:var(--wp--preset--spacing--20);padding-right:var(--wp--preset--spacing--20);padding-bottom:var(--wp--preset--spacing--20);padding-left:var(--wp--preset--spacing--20)\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"576\" src=\"https:\/\/labradorsandfriends.org\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/756219209_1746623149990572_4957036648830948276_n-1-1024x576.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-150\" srcset=\"https:\/\/labradorsandfriends.org\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/756219209_1746623149990572_4957036648830948276_n-1-1024x576.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/labradorsandfriends.org\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/756219209_1746623149990572_4957036648830948276_n-1-300x169.jpg 300w, https:\/\/labradorsandfriends.org\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/756219209_1746623149990572_4957036648830948276_n-1-768x432.jpg 768w, https:\/\/labradorsandfriends.org\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/756219209_1746623149990572_4957036648830948276_n-1-1536x864.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/labradorsandfriends.org\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/756219209_1746623149990572_4957036648830948276_n-1.jpg 1809w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">September 5th<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Photo Shoot Fundraiser<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Strike a pose for a good cause! Join us for a special photo-shoot fundraiser benefiting the dogs at Labradors and Friends.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-buttons is-layout-flex wp-block-buttons-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-button\"><a class=\"wp-block-button__link wp-element-button\"><strong>View Event<\/strong><\/a><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-794e3cfa wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column has-accent-5-background-color has-background is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"border-top-left-radius:8px;border-top-right-radius:8px;border-bottom-left-radius:8px;border-bottom-right-radius:8px;padding-top:var(--wp--preset--spacing--20);padding-right:var(--wp--preset--spacing--20);padding-bottom:var(--wp--preset--spacing--20);padding-left:var(--wp--preset--spacing--20)\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1809\" height=\"1017\" src=\"https:\/\/labradorsandfriends.org\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/756219209_1746623149990572_4957036648830948276_n-2.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-152\" srcset=\"https:\/\/labradorsandfriends.org\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/756219209_1746623149990572_4957036648830948276_n-2.jpg 1809w, https:\/\/labradorsandfriends.org\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/756219209_1746623149990572_4957036648830948276_n-2-300x169.jpg 300w, https:\/\/labradorsandfriends.org\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/756219209_1746623149990572_4957036648830948276_n-2-1024x576.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/labradorsandfriends.org\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/756219209_1746623149990572_4957036648830948276_n-2-768x432.jpg 768w, https:\/\/labradorsandfriends.org\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/756219209_1746623149990572_4957036648830948276_n-2-1536x864.jpg 1536w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1809px) 100vw, 1809px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">September 12th<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">LAF Adoption Event<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Come meet some of our wonderful adoptable dogs and see if your new best friend is waiting to meet you!<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-buttons is-layout-flex wp-block-buttons-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-button\"><a class=\"wp-block-button__link wp-element-button\"><strong>View Event<\/strong><\/a><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column has-accent-5-background-color has-background is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"border-top-left-radius:8px;border-top-right-radius:8px;border-bottom-left-radius:8px;border-bottom-right-radius:8px;padding-top:var(--wp--preset--spacing--20);padding-right:var(--wp--preset--spacing--20);padding-bottom:var(--wp--preset--spacing--20);padding-left:var(--wp--preset--spacing--20)\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"683\" src=\"https:\/\/labradorsandfriends.org\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/ChatGPT-Image-Aug-23-2026-06_45_36-PM-1024x683.png\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-227\" srcset=\"https:\/\/labradorsandfriends.org\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/ChatGPT-Image-Aug-23-2026-06_45_36-PM-1024x683.png 1024w, https:\/\/labradorsandfriends.org\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/ChatGPT-Image-Aug-23-2026-06_45_36-PM-300x200.png 300w, https:\/\/labradorsandfriends.org\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/ChatGPT-Image-Aug-23-2026-06_45_36-PM-768x512.png 768w, https:\/\/labradorsandfriends.org\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/ChatGPT-Image-Aug-23-2026-06_45_36-PM.png 1536w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">September 17th<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Panda Express Fundraiser<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Enjoy a meal and give back! Join us at Panda Express and help raise funds for the dogs of Labradors and Friends. Every bite helps support dogs in need!<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-buttons is-layout-flex wp-block-buttons-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-button\"><a class=\"wp-block-button__link wp-element-button\" href=\"https:\/\/www.community-fundraiser.com\/virtual-fundraiser\/events\/promotions\/1e567bcc-1b75-4e6a-0f24-3a368b83b0ad\/en\/landing\"><strong>View Event Details<\/strong><\/a><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-text-color has-accent-1-color has-alpha-channel-opacity has-accent-1-background-color has-background\" style=\"margin-top:var(--wp--preset--spacing--20);margin-bottom:var(--wp--preset--spacing--20)\"\/>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">October 2026<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-794e3cfa wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column has-accent-5-background-color has-background is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"border-top-left-radius:8px;border-top-right-radius:8px;border-bottom-left-radius:8px;border-bottom-right-radius:8px;padding-top:var(--wp--preset--spacing--20);padding-right:var(--wp--preset--spacing--20);padding-bottom:var(--wp--preset--spacing--20);padding-left:var(--wp--preset--spacing--20)\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1809\" height=\"1017\" src=\"https:\/\/labradorsandfriends.org\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/756219209_1746623149990572_4957036648830948276_n-2.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-152\" srcset=\"https:\/\/labradorsandfriends.org\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/756219209_1746623149990572_4957036648830948276_n-2.jpg 1809w, https:\/\/labradorsandfriends.org\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/756219209_1746623149990572_4957036648830948276_n-2-300x169.jpg 300w, https:\/\/labradorsandfriends.org\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/756219209_1746623149990572_4957036648830948276_n-2-1024x576.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/labradorsandfriends.org\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/756219209_1746623149990572_4957036648830948276_n-2-768x432.jpg 768w, https:\/\/labradorsandfriends.org\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/756219209_1746623149990572_4957036648830948276_n-2-1536x864.jpg 1536w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1809px) 100vw, 1809px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">October 3rd<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Pulls for Pups<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Join us for Pulls for Pups\u2014a fun community fundraiser benefiting the dogs of Labradors and Friends! Come out, have a great time, and help us raise funds to save more dogs in need.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-buttons is-layout-flex wp-block-buttons-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-button\"><a class=\"wp-block-button__link wp-element-button\"><strong>View Event<\/strong><\/a><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column has-accent-5-background-color has-background is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"border-top-left-radius:8px;border-top-right-radius:8px;border-bottom-left-radius:8px;border-bottom-right-radius:8px;padding-top:var(--wp--preset--spacing--20);padding-right:var(--wp--preset--spacing--20);padding-bottom:var(--wp--preset--spacing--20);padding-left:var(--wp--preset--spacing--20)\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"576\" src=\"https:\/\/labradorsandfriends.org\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/756219209_1746623149990572_4957036648830948276_n-1-1024x576.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-150\" srcset=\"https:\/\/labradorsandfriends.org\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/756219209_1746623149990572_4957036648830948276_n-1-1024x576.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/labradorsandfriends.org\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/756219209_1746623149990572_4957036648830948276_n-1-300x169.jpg 300w, https:\/\/labradorsandfriends.org\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/756219209_1746623149990572_4957036648830948276_n-1-768x432.jpg 768w, https:\/\/labradorsandfriends.org\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/756219209_1746623149990572_4957036648830948276_n-1-1536x864.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/labradorsandfriends.org\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/756219209_1746623149990572_4957036648830948276_n-1.jpg 1809w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">October 18th<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">LAF Adoption Event  <\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Come meet some of our wonderful adoptable dogs and see if your new best friend is waiting to meet you!<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-buttons is-layout-flex wp-block-buttons-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-button\"><a class=\"wp-block-button__link wp-element-button\"><strong>View Event<\/strong><\/a><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-794e3cfa wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column has-accent-5-background-color has-background is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"border-top-left-radius:8px;border-top-right-radius:8px;border-bottom-left-radius:8px;border-bottom-right-radius:8px;padding-top:var(--wp--preset--spacing--20);padding-right:var(--wp--preset--spacing--20);padding-bottom:var(--wp--preset--spacing--20);padding-left:var(--wp--preset--spacing--20)\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1809\" height=\"1017\" src=\"https:\/\/labradorsandfriends.org\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/756219209_1746623149990572_4957036648830948276_n-2.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-152\" srcset=\"https:\/\/labradorsandfriends.org\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/756219209_1746623149990572_4957036648830948276_n-2.jpg 1809w, https:\/\/labradorsandfriends.org\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/756219209_1746623149990572_4957036648830948276_n-2-300x169.jpg 300w, https:\/\/labradorsandfriends.org\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/756219209_1746623149990572_4957036648830948276_n-2-1024x576.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/labradorsandfriends.org\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/756219209_1746623149990572_4957036648830948276_n-2-768x432.jpg 768w, https:\/\/labradorsandfriends.org\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/756219209_1746623149990572_4957036648830948276_n-2-1536x864.jpg 1536w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1809px) 100vw, 1809px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">October 25th<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Dogtoberfest<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Join us for Dogtoberfest\u2014a fun-filled day celebrating dogs and community while supporting Labradors and Friends! Bring your pup, join the fun, and help us continue saving dogs in need.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-buttons is-layout-flex wp-block-buttons-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-button\"><a class=\"wp-block-button__link wp-element-button\"><strong>View Event<\/strong><\/a><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-text-color has-accent-1-color has-alpha-channel-opacity has-accent-1-background-color has-background\" style=\"margin-top:var(--wp--preset--spacing--30);margin-bottom:var(--wp--preset--spacing--30)\"\/>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">November 2026<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-794e3cfa wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column has-accent-5-background-color has-background is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"border-top-left-radius:8px;border-top-right-radius:8px;border-bottom-left-radius:8px;border-bottom-right-radius:8px;padding-top:var(--wp--preset--spacing--20);padding-right:var(--wp--preset--spacing--20);padding-bottom:var(--wp--preset--spacing--20);padding-left:var(--wp--preset--spacing--20)\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1582\" height=\"2047\" src=\"https:\/\/labradorsandfriends.org\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/767362769_1309346854369327_7753439629268239568_n.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-154\" srcset=\"https:\/\/labradorsandfriends.org\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/767362769_1309346854369327_7753439629268239568_n.jpg 1582w, https:\/\/labradorsandfriends.org\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/767362769_1309346854369327_7753439629268239568_n-232x300.jpg 232w, https:\/\/labradorsandfriends.org\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/767362769_1309346854369327_7753439629268239568_n-791x1024.jpg 791w, https:\/\/labradorsandfriends.org\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/767362769_1309346854369327_7753439629268239568_n-768x994.jpg 768w, https:\/\/labradorsandfriends.org\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/767362769_1309346854369327_7753439629268239568_n-1187x1536.jpg 1187w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1582px) 100vw, 1582px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">November 4th<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Bingo Fundraiser<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Join us for a fun night of Bingo benefiting the dogs of Labradors and Friends. Play, win prizes, and help us save more dogs!<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-buttons is-layout-flex wp-block-buttons-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-button\"><a class=\"wp-block-button__link wp-element-button\"><strong>View Event<\/strong><\/a><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column has-accent-5-background-color has-background is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"border-top-left-radius:8px;border-top-right-radius:8px;border-bottom-left-radius:8px;border-bottom-right-radius:8px;padding-top:var(--wp--preset--spacing--20);padding-right:var(--wp--preset--spacing--20);padding-bottom:var(--wp--preset--spacing--20);padding-left:var(--wp--preset--spacing--20)\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"576\" src=\"https:\/\/labradorsandfriends.org\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/756219209_1746623149990572_4957036648830948276_n-1-1024x576.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-150\" srcset=\"https:\/\/labradorsandfriends.org\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/756219209_1746623149990572_4957036648830948276_n-1-1024x576.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/labradorsandfriends.org\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/756219209_1746623149990572_4957036648830948276_n-1-300x169.jpg 300w, https:\/\/labradorsandfriends.org\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/756219209_1746623149990572_4957036648830948276_n-1-768x432.jpg 768w, https:\/\/labradorsandfriends.org\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/756219209_1746623149990572_4957036648830948276_n-1-1536x864.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/labradorsandfriends.org\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/756219209_1746623149990572_4957036648830948276_n-1.jpg 1809w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">November 7th<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">LAF Adoption Event  <\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Come meet some of our wonderful adoptable dogs and see if your new best friend is waiting to meet you!<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-buttons is-layout-flex wp-block-buttons-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-button\"><a class=\"wp-block-button__link wp-element-button\"><strong>View Event<\/strong><\/a><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-794e3cfa wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column has-accent-5-background-color has-background is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"border-top-left-radius:8px;border-top-right-radius:8px;border-bottom-left-radius:8px;border-bottom-right-radius:8px;padding-top:var(--wp--preset--spacing--20);padding-right:var(--wp--preset--spacing--20);padding-bottom:var(--wp--preset--spacing--20);padding-left:var(--wp--preset--spacing--20)\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1582\" height=\"2047\" src=\"https:\/\/labradorsandfriends.org\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/767362769_1309346854369327_7753439629268239568_n.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-154\" srcset=\"https:\/\/labradorsandfriends.org\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/767362769_1309346854369327_7753439629268239568_n.jpg 1582w, https:\/\/labradorsandfriends.org\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/767362769_1309346854369327_7753439629268239568_n-232x300.jpg 232w, https:\/\/labradorsandfriends.org\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/767362769_1309346854369327_7753439629268239568_n-791x1024.jpg 791w, https:\/\/labradorsandfriends.org\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/767362769_1309346854369327_7753439629268239568_n-768x994.jpg 768w, https:\/\/labradorsandfriends.org\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/767362769_1309346854369327_7753439629268239568_n-1187x1536.jpg 1187w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1582px) 100vw, 1582px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">November 14th<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Paint Your Pet Fundraiser<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Get creative for a cause! Join us for a fun Paint Your Pet fundraiser and create a one-of-a-kind portrait of your favorite furry friend while helping support the dogs of Labradors and Friends.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-buttons is-layout-flex wp-block-buttons-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-button\"><a class=\"wp-block-button__link wp-element-button\"><strong>View Event<\/strong><\/a><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-text-color has-accent-1-color has-alpha-channel-opacity has-accent-1-background-color has-background\" style=\"margin-top:var(--wp--preset--spacing--30);margin-bottom:var(--wp--preset--spacing--30)\"\/>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">December 2026<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-794e3cfa wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column has-accent-5-background-color has-background is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"border-top-left-radius:8px;border-top-right-radius:8px;border-bottom-left-radius:8px;border-bottom-right-radius:8px;padding-top:var(--wp--preset--spacing--20);padding-right:var(--wp--preset--spacing--20);padding-bottom:var(--wp--preset--spacing--20);padding-left:var(--wp--preset--spacing--20)\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1582\" height=\"2047\" src=\"https:\/\/labradorsandfriends.org\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/767362769_1309346854369327_7753439629268239568_n.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-154\" srcset=\"https:\/\/labradorsandfriends.org\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/767362769_1309346854369327_7753439629268239568_n.jpg 1582w, https:\/\/labradorsandfriends.org\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/767362769_1309346854369327_7753439629268239568_n-232x300.jpg 232w, https:\/\/labradorsandfriends.org\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/767362769_1309346854369327_7753439629268239568_n-791x1024.jpg 791w, https:\/\/labradorsandfriends.org\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/767362769_1309346854369327_7753439629268239568_n-768x994.jpg 768w, https:\/\/labradorsandfriends.org\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/767362769_1309346854369327_7753439629268239568_n-1187x1536.jpg 1187w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1582px) 100vw, 1582px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">December 5th<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Photo Shoot Fundraiser <\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Get creative for a cause! Join us for a fun Paint Your Pet fundraiser and create a one-of-a-kind portrait of your favorite furry friend while helping support the dogs of Labradors and Friends.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-buttons is-layout-flex wp-block-buttons-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-button\"><a class=\"wp-block-button__link wp-element-button\"><strong>View Event<\/strong><\/a><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column has-accent-5-background-color has-background is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"border-top-left-radius:8px;border-top-right-radius:8px;border-bottom-left-radius:8px;border-bottom-right-radius:8px;padding-top:var(--wp--preset--spacing--20);padding-right:var(--wp--preset--spacing--20);padding-bottom:var(--wp--preset--spacing--20);padding-left:var(--wp--preset--spacing--20)\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"576\" src=\"https:\/\/labradorsandfriends.org\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/756219209_1746623149990572_4957036648830948276_n-1-1024x576.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-150\" srcset=\"https:\/\/labradorsandfriends.org\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/756219209_1746623149990572_4957036648830948276_n-1-1024x576.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/labradorsandfriends.org\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/756219209_1746623149990572_4957036648830948276_n-1-300x169.jpg 300w, https:\/\/labradorsandfriends.org\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/756219209_1746623149990572_4957036648830948276_n-1-768x432.jpg 768w, https:\/\/labradorsandfriends.org\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/756219209_1746623149990572_4957036648830948276_n-1-1536x864.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/labradorsandfriends.org\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/756219209_1746623149990572_4957036648830948276_n-1.jpg 1809w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">December 6th<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Holiday At Stereo Brewing<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Join us at Stereo Brewing for a festive day of dogs, drinks, food, and fun! Meet adoptable LAF dogs, shop local vendors, grab a bite from the food truck, enjoy your favorite Stereo brews\u2014and bring your pups for pictures with Santa! Every visit helps support dogs in need.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-buttons is-layout-flex wp-block-buttons-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-button\"><a class=\"wp-block-button__link wp-element-button\"><strong>View Event<\/strong><\/a><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-794e3cfa wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column has-accent-5-background-color has-background is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"border-top-left-radius:8px;border-top-right-radius:8px;border-bottom-left-radius:8px;border-bottom-right-radius:8px;padding-top:var(--wp--preset--spacing--20);padding-right:var(--wp--preset--spacing--20);padding-bottom:var(--wp--preset--spacing--20);padding-left:var(--wp--preset--spacing--20)\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1582\" height=\"2047\" src=\"https:\/\/labradorsandfriends.org\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/767362769_1309346854369327_7753439629268239568_n.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-154\" srcset=\"https:\/\/labradorsandfriends.org\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/767362769_1309346854369327_7753439629268239568_n.jpg 1582w, https:\/\/labradorsandfriends.org\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/767362769_1309346854369327_7753439629268239568_n-232x300.jpg 232w, https:\/\/labradorsandfriends.org\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/767362769_1309346854369327_7753439629268239568_n-791x1024.jpg 791w, https:\/\/labradorsandfriends.org\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/767362769_1309346854369327_7753439629268239568_n-768x994.jpg 768w, https:\/\/labradorsandfriends.org\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/767362769_1309346854369327_7753439629268239568_n-1187x1536.jpg 1187w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1582px) 100vw, 1582px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">December 12th<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Paint Your Pet Fundraiser<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Get creative for a cause! Join us for a fun Paint Your Pet fundraiser and create a one-of-a-kind portrait of your favorite furry friend while helping support the dogs of Labradors and Friends.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-buttons is-layout-flex wp-block-buttons-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-button\"><a class=\"wp-block-button__link wp-element-button\"><strong>View Event<\/strong><\/a><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column has-accent-5-background-color has-background is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"border-top-left-radius:8px;border-top-right-radius:8px;border-bottom-left-radius:8px;border-bottom-right-radius:8px;padding-top:var(--wp--preset--spacing--20);padding-right:var(--wp--preset--spacing--20);padding-bottom:var(--wp--preset--spacing--20);padding-left:var(--wp--preset--spacing--20)\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"576\" src=\"https:\/\/labradorsandfriends.org\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/756219209_1746623149990572_4957036648830948276_n-1-1024x576.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-150\" srcset=\"https:\/\/labradorsandfriends.org\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/756219209_1746623149990572_4957036648830948276_n-1-1024x576.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/labradorsandfriends.org\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/756219209_1746623149990572_4957036648830948276_n-1-300x169.jpg 300w, https:\/\/labradorsandfriends.org\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/756219209_1746623149990572_4957036648830948276_n-1-768x432.jpg 768w, https:\/\/labradorsandfriends.org\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/756219209_1746623149990572_4957036648830948276_n-1-1536x864.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/labradorsandfriends.org\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/756219209_1746623149990572_4957036648830948276_n-1.jpg 1809w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">December 18 &amp; 19th<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Inspirations &amp; Gifts Holiday Fundraiser<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Shop for a cause! Join us for this special two-day fundraiser benefiting Labradors and Friends, and help us raise funds to continue saving dogs in need.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-buttons is-layout-flex wp-block-buttons-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-button\"><a class=\"wp-block-button__link wp-element-button\"><strong>View Event<\/strong><\/a><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group has-background has-global-padding is-layout-constrained wp-container-core-group-is-layout-34a480d6 wp-block-group-is-layout-constrained\" style=\"border-top-left-radius:8px;border-top-right-radius:8px;border-bottom-left-radius:8px;border-bottom-right-radius:8px;background-color:#e8f2f4;padding-top:var(--wp--preset--spacing--20);padding-right:var(--wp--preset--spacing--20);padding-bottom:var(--wp--preset--spacing--20);padding-left:var(--wp--preset--spacing--20)\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-794e3cfa wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">More Than Events. It\u2019s Community.<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Every event brings together volunteers, adopters, supporters, local businesses\u2014and, of course, the dogs who bring us all together.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Whether you&#8217;re stopping by to meet an adoptable dog, joining a fundraiser, or volunteering your time, you&#8217;re part of what makes this rescue possible.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"527\" height=\"1024\" src=\"https:\/\/labradorsandfriends.org\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/collage-527x1024.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-144\" srcset=\"https:\/\/labradorsandfriends.org\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/collage-527x1024.jpg 527w, https:\/\/labradorsandfriends.org\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/collage-154x300.jpg 154w, https:\/\/labradorsandfriends.org\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/collage-768x1491.jpg 768w, https:\/\/labradorsandfriends.org\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/collage-791x1536.jpg 791w, https:\/\/labradorsandfriends.org\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/collage-1055x2048.jpg 1055w, https:\/\/labradorsandfriends.org\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/collage.jpg 1203w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 527px) 100vw, 527px\" \/><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group has-accent-1-background-color has-background has-global-padding is-layout-constrained wp-container-core-group-is-layout-34a480d6 wp-block-group-is-layout-constrained\" style=\"padding-top:var(--wp--preset--spacing--20);padding-right:var(--wp--preset--spacing--20);padding-bottom:var(--wp--preset--spacing--20);padding-left:var(--wp--preset--spacing--20)\">\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading has-text-align-center has-base-color has-text-color has-link-color wp-elements-accdde19fd5cb5051aa97bdc41005335\">Want to Be Part of the Fun?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-text-align-center has-base-color has-text-color has-link-color wp-elements-e1db61b4675a9dab90eb751373b4c002 wp-block-paragraph\">Our events happen because of an incredible team of volunteers who show up for the dogs. From adoption events and fundraisers to dog walking, transport, and behind-the-scenes help, there\u2019s a place for everyone.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-buttons is-content-justification-center is-layout-flex wp-container-core-buttons-is-layout-35f06ea7 wp-block-buttons-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-button\"><a class=\"wp-block-button__link has-text-align-center wp-element-button\" href=\"https:\/\/www.labradorsandfriends.org\/volunteer\/\"><strong>Join Our Volunteer Team<\/strong><\/a><\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-text-align-center has-base-color has-text-color has-link-color has-medium-font-size wp-elements-7ef0c534b5debf93a1e9fca1d621af64 wp-block-paragraph\">More events are always on the way! 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