North Shore Bank's Grafton Branch Partners with Ozaukee Humane Society for Month of Fun Pet Activities
October events include Halloween pet parade, pet visits, art display and more
GRAFTON - North Shore Bank today announced that its Grafton branch will work with the Ozaukee Humane Society to hold a month of fun, pet-related activities during October. Highlights include visits by Humane Society animals looking for new homes, an art display, donation opportunities and a pet costume contest for Halloween.
"The Ozaukee Humane Society does great work in our community, and we wanted to do something to support this worthwhile organization and help our friends and neighbors have some fun with their furry friends, said Dane Didier, manager of North Shore Bank’s Grafton branch at 2301 Wisconsin Ave. "We’ll have a lot of activity at our branch in October, and we encourage everyone to stop by and join in the fun.
Humane Society animals will visit the branch from 11:30 a.m. to 1 p.m. on Friday, Oct. 9 and Friday, Oct. 23. People can come meet the animals and talk with Humane Society staff. All month long, the branch will have information available on caring for pets and how residents can bring a Humane Society pet home.
The bank will also collect donations for the Humane Society during October. A special "beastie-like piggy bank – a "Bowzr named Henry – will be available for financial donations from Oct. 5-19. Donated pet food and supplies will be collected throughout the month, as well. The Humane Society’s wish list is available at http://www.ozaukeehumane.org/donate/wishlist.aspx.
Work by local artist Roxanne Hanney – including paintings of animals and landscapes – will be on display at the Grafton branch from Oct. 1 to 30. Information will also be available on Hanney, her work and the pet portraits she does by commission.
North Shore Bank’s Grafton Halloween Pet Costume Contest will be held at 4 p.m. Friday, Oct. 23. Participation is free and contestants are welcome to bring a donation for the Ozaukee Humane Society. Pre-registration is required and can be done by calling the branch at (262) 377-2799 by Oct. 21. Prizes will be awarded in a variety of categories. The staff will be serving up fall treats to guests from 1 to 5p.m. including apples, caramel and all the fixings.
"We love being part of the Grafton community, and we’re looking forward to a great October, Didier said.
North Shore Bank, headquartered in Brookfield, is one of the strongest banks in the country. It has assets of nearly $1.9 billion and 44 offices throughout eastern Wisconsin and northeastern Illinois. Current Wisconsin branch locations are in metro Milwaukee, Racine, Kenosha, Appleton, Menasha, the Green Bay area, Burlington, Union Grove and Door County. North Shore Bank also has two Illinois State Bank offices in McHenry County, Ill. The bank opened its 44th office in Mequon, Wis., in September. Locations and ATM's.
Posted 10/07/2009
