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June 2026
The Boogie Band!
Join us for tons of fun at the June Rescue Readers event! Bring the whole family to hear The Boogie Band!
Queen of Hearts drawing
The Helping Strays Queen of Hearts drawing takes place every Monday at 7pm at Pair of Dice bar in Columbia, IL. Participants purchase tickets for a chance to win a growing jackpot while supporting a great cause. All proceeds go directly toward caring for homeless animals at Helping Strays.
General Board Meeting – open to the public
Board of Directors Meeting open to the public 7 pm at Helping Strays 4221 Hanover Rd Columbia, IL
Dine Out Days at Joe’s Pizza & Pasta
Dine at Joe’s Pizza & Pasta in Columbia on the THIRD Tuesday of every month and they will donate a portion of their proceeds to Helping Strays!
Porta Westfalica Festival & Parade
Come to the Porta Westfalica Festival for German food, drinks, music, and entertainment. It takes place from 4-10pm, with a parade at 6pm starting at the Waterloo VFW. Helping Strays will have a table with information and adoptable dogs from 4-6pm and then we will be walking in the parade at 6pm. Come see us!…
Dine Out Days at Denny’s
Dine at Denny’s in Waterloo on the THIRD Thursday of every month and they will donate a portion of their proceeds to Helping Strays!
Queen of Hearts drawing
The Helping Strays Queen of Hearts drawing takes place every Monday at 7pm at Pair of Dice bar in Columbia, IL. Participants purchase tickets for a chance to win a growing jackpot while supporting a great cause. All proceeds go directly toward caring for homeless animals at Helping Strays.
Dine Out Days at PAWZ Bar and Grill
Dine at PAWZ Bar and Grill in Columbia on the LAST Wednesday of every month and they will donate a portion of their proceeds to Helping Strays!
West Main Village Market
Join us at the West Main Village Market in Belleville, IL from 4-7pm. There will be food trucks, vendors, music by Miranda Bury, and Helping Strays will have adoptable dogs. Come enjoy this amazing evening at the market!
Dine Out Days at Salt & Honey
Dine at Salt & Honey in Waterloo on June 26 and they will donate a portion of their proceeds to Helping Strays!
Dog Adoption Event at PetSmart
Join us at PetSmart in Belleville for a dog adoption event. We will have adoptable dogs on hand for you to meet and adopt. They will be spay/neutered, vaccinated, and microchipped…ready to go home that day! Come meet your new best friend! Helping Strays will be there from 11am-1pm
Queen of Hearts drawing
The Helping Strays Queen of Hearts drawing takes place every Monday at 7pm at Pair of Dice bar in Columbia, IL. Participants purchase tickets for a chance to win a growing jackpot while supporting a great cause. All proceeds go directly toward caring for homeless animals at Helping Strays.
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