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Events and News

Check out the latest at Helping Paws! Click on each of the events listed below for more detailed information. If you have questions about any of the events, please contact Luis Ventura at lventura@helpingpaws.org.

Jul

Helping Paws Golf Tournament
In partnership with the Northeast Winslow Lewis Lodge #125

Join us for a full day on the course in support of Helping Paws and the life-changing work of assistance dogs. Enjoy a round of golf, great company, and a meaningful cause—all while helping provide service dogs to those who need them most.

Date: Monday, July 13, 2026
Time: 10:30 AM Check-In | 12:00 PM Tee Off | 5:00 PM Dinner
Location: Green Haven Golf Course, Anoka, MN

Your registration includes golf with cart, range balls, a goodie bag, door prizes, and a Tavern-Style BBQ dinner. Meet service dogs and learn more about the impact they make in the lives of individuals with disabilities, veterans, first responders, and professionals in community settings.

Spots are limited—register today and tee off for a great cause.

 

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Date: Monday, July 13, 2026
Time: 10:30am - 7:00pm (GMT-05:00)
Location: Green Haven Golf Course
2800 Greenhaven Rd Anoka, MN 55303

Aug

Barks & Brews Summer Tour

 

This summer, Helping Paws is partnering with local breweries for the Barks & Brews Summer Tour! Each participating brewery will host a designated tour stop, where you'll have the opportunity to meet Helping Paws Assistance Dogs, staff, and volunteers while enjoying great local craft beer. Each brewery will donate a portion of sales to Helping Paws.

 

Collect Your Pawsport

Visit participating breweries throughout the summer and collect stamps in your official Helping Paws Pawsport—a passport-style booklet available at each tour stop. The more breweries you visit, the more chances you'll have to win! Pawsports will be available for pickup at the Helping Paws Training Center during the last week of July and will also be available at each brewery during the event.



Raffle Entry

  • One brewery stamp = one raffle entry
  • Visit multiple breweries to earn additional entries.
  • 2 stamps = 2 entries
  • 3 stamps = 3 entries
  • And so on!

Complete the tour for your best chance to win Tail Waggin' Dinner tickets!

 

Tour Schedule

  • August 9 | 12:00–4:00 p.m. – Boom Island Brewing Company
  • August 16 | 12:00–5:00 p.m. – Lupulin Brewing Company
  • August 19 – Location & time coming soon
  • August 22 | 12:00–3:00 p.m. – Surly Brewing Company


 

Date: Sunday, August 09, 2026
Time: 12:00 - 4:00pm (GMT-05:00)
Location:

Barks & Brews Summer Tour

 

This summer, Helping Paws is partnering with local breweries for the Barks & Brews Summer Tour! Each participating brewery will host a designated tour stop, where you'll have the opportunity to meet Helping Paws Assistance Dogs, staff, and volunteers while enjoying great local craft beer. Each brewery will donate a portion of sales to Helping Paws.

 

Collect Your Pawsport

Visit participating breweries throughout the summer and collect stamps in your official Helping Paws Pawsport—a passport-style booklet available at each tour stop. The more breweries you visit, the more chances you'll have to win! Pawsports will be available for pickup at the Helping Paws Training Center during the last week of July and will also be available at each brewery during the event.



Raffle Entry

  • One brewery stamp = one raffle entry
  • Visit multiple breweries to earn additional entries.
  • 2 stamps = 2 entries
  • 3 stamps = 3 entries
  • And so on!

Complete the tour for your best chance to win Tail Waggin' Dinner tickets!

 

Tour Schedule

  • August 9 | 12:00–4:00 p.m. – Boom Island Brewing Company
  • August 16 | 12:00–5:00 p.m. – Lupulin Brewing Company
  • August 19 – Location & time coming soon
  • August 22 | 12:00–3:00 p.m. – Surly Brewing Company


 

Date: Sunday, August 16, 2026
Time: 12:00 - 5:00pm (GMT-05:00)
Location: Lupulin Brewing Company
570 Humboldt Dr Ste 107, Big Lake, MN 55309

Helping Paws Day at Davanni's

Date: Tuesday, August 18
Time: All day
Location: All Davanni's locations

Make your meal count! On Tuesday, August 18, dine at any Davanni's location, and 10% of your dine-in, takeout, or curbside order will be donated to Helping Paws to support the training and placement of Assistance Dogs.

Invite your friends, family, coworkers, and neighbors to join you for a delicious way to give back. At select Davanni's locations, you'll even have the chance to meet a Helping Paws Assistance Dog team.

Can't make it that day? Davanni's is accepting donations at checkout throughout the entire month, giving you another easy way to support Helping Paws.

Date: Tuesday, August 18, 2026
Time: All day (GMT-05:00)
Location: All Davanni's

Barks & Brews Summer Tour

This summer, Helping Paws is partnering with local breweries for the Barks & Brews Summer Tour! Each participating brewery will host a designated tour stop, where you'll have the opportunity to meet Helping Paws Assistance Dogs, staff, and volunteers while enjoying great local craft beer. Each brewery will donate a portion of sales to Helping Paws.

 

Collect Your Pawsport

Visit participating breweries throughout the summer and collect stamps in your official Helping Paws Pawsport—a passport-style booklet available at each tour stop. The more breweries you visit, the more chances you'll have to win! Pawsports will be available for pickup at the Helping Paws Training Center during the last week of July and will also be available at each brewery during the event.

Raffle Entry

  • One brewery stamp = one raffle entry
  • Visit multiple breweries to earn additional entries.
  • 2 stamps = 2 entries
  • 3 stamps = 3 entries
  • And so on!

Complete the tour for your best chance to win Tail Waggin' Dinner tickets!

Tour Schedule

  • August 9 | 12:00–4:00 p.m. – Boom Island Brewing Company
  • August 16 | 12:00–5:00 p.m. – Lupulin Brewing Company
  • August 19 – Location & time coming soon
  • August 22 | 12:00–3:00 p.m. – Surly Brewing Company


 

Date: Saturday, August 22, 2026
Time: 12:00 - 3:00pm (GMT-05:00)
Location: Surly Brewing Company
520 Malcolm Ave SE, Minneapolis, MN 55414

Sep

Save The Date!

Date: Saturday, September 19, 2026
Time: 5:00 - 8:30pm (GMT-05:00)
Location: Radisson Blu Mall of America
2100 Killebrew Dr, Bloomington, MN 55425

 

What’s Happening At Helping Paws?

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        August Newsletter Icon  July Newsletter Icon  June Newsletter Icon  A trained dog joined a crime victim on the witness stand  Helping Paws Impact Newsletter  Press release, Eileen Bohn, the co-founder, and face of Helping Paws will retire from her role as Director of Programs.  HELPING PAWS ASSISTANCE DOGS AND WHO THEY HELP  Press Release Alyssa Golob appointed new executive director  Helping Paws newsletter: Second generation foster home trainers  Press Release: Pam Anderson retirement  Helping Paws Newsletter: Summer 2022  Helping Paws Newsletter: Winter 2021