I was out last week with some friends of mine that want to build a Lake House near Jordan lake(the Army Corps of Engineers won't allow anyone to actually build on the Lake) and I stumbled upon an event that is coming up that I thought I'd share with you. 

If you're looking for inexpensive entertainment the Jordan Lake Music Festival, on October 4th and 5th in Apex, may just fit the bill.  The event is being held to raise funds to clean up Jordan Lake and costs only $20 for a one day pass and $40 for a 2 day pass.   

There will be 5 stages and 18 performers, not to mention an art show, children's activities, and plenty of food and dance.  The music will be varied  including Bluegrass,  Ragae, Folk, Jazz, Latin, and more.

For directions to Jordan Lake Farm in Apex click here

On your left is a photo of my dog Maggie.  I call her my "Goofie Girl".  She has allergies and a fettish for shoes, pants, underwear, and "people food".   Regardless of the challenges posed by Maggie, she adores us and we adore her - at least most of the time. 

I thought I have a ton of energy but Maggie has even more.  That is why Maggie's vet told us about Town & Country in Apex.  Town & Country's website talks about the services they provide for dogs that have special needs.  That's my dog. 

Just as I want the best for my child I also want the best for my Maggie.   Town & Country offers a variety of services including boarding, grooming, training, and daycare.  Maggie has been to the Town & Country obedience classes several times but somehow she has succeeded in failing the beginner training class on more than one occassion. 

Besides the training Town & Country offers a drop off service for dogs that they call doggie daycare.  Doggie daycare seems to cure Maggie.  There's nothing like dropping your dog off to play with several other hyper labs for up to 8 hours.  When Maggie gets home from daycare all she wants to do is hang out!!  Watch a video of the daycare "playtime" service here.  During the spring and summer months the dogs have an opportunity to go to the beach, Paw Beach that is.  The link above is a link to of the doggies playing at the beach.

If you decide to board your dog at Town & Country book ahead especially during the holidays. Town & Country offers luxury pet services like sofa time, tv time, and playtime.  I'm not kidding!!

If you live in the Triangle this facility is the best in the area, in my opinion.  If you don't check around with a few of your friends.  You may be lucky and they will have a facility in your area. 

P.S.  I clicked on the video links and good 'ol Maggie had to get in a couple of barks to let me know she really likes Town & Country and that she hasn't been back in a while.  Time to take Maggie back to her hold stomping ground to catch up with her pals.   It's too late to drop Maggie off today.   Maybe I'll just settle for the dog park instead since my Maggie deserves the best.