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News from the College of Veterinary Medicine University of Illinois 3225 Vet. Med. Basic Sciences Bldg. 2001 S. Lincoln Ave. Urbana, IL 61802 |
September 14, 2011 Release on |
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Chris Beuoy 217/244-1562 beuoy@illinois.edu |
Howl at the Harvest Moon to Offer Family Fun, Support for Wildlife
Bring your dogs and the entire family to the final drive-in movie of the season at Howl at the Harvest Moon, an annual, pet-friendly event that will feature the film Zookeeper starring Kevin James. The event will be held rain or shine Saturday, September 24, at the Harvest Moon Drive-in Theater, 1123 S. Sangamon Avenue, Gibson City.Admission is $6 per person and all proceeds will benefit the University of Illinois Wildlife Medical Clinic. The gates will open at 6:30 p.m. and the film will begin at 7:30. Raffle prizes will be distributed to lucky winners throughout the evening.
The Wildlife Medical Clinic is a not-for-profit organization run by volunteers and veterinary students. It is supported by tax-deductible donations from the public. The Wildlife Medical Clinic cares for more than 1,500 injured or ill animals each year. For more information call (217) 244-1195 or go to vetmed.illinois.edu/wmc/.