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123 Past/Current Events

Jan 11, 2025 - Cobbler Mountain Cellars - 5909 Long Fall Ln, Delaplane, VA 20144 - Winter Cider 5K/10K. Come run or walk a 5K or 10K, meet some retired sled dogs and learn about life in Alaska (child-friendly).

Dec 14, 2024 - Barnes & Noble - Woodbridge, VA - Author & Sled Dog Visit. Book signing - meet the author and some real Alaskan sled dogs! Stop by and get a copy of a Black Bear Sled Dog book and help support retired sled dogs.

Nov 30, 2024 - Barnes & Noble - Woodbridge, VA - Author & Sled Dog Visit. Book signing - meet the author and some real Alaskan sled dogs! Stop by and get a copy of a Black Bear Sled Dog book and help support retired sled dogs.

Nov 29, 2024 - Frying Pan Park - 2709 West Ox Road Herndon, VA - Black Friday 5K/10K. Come run or walk a 5K or 10K, meet some retired sled dogs and learn about life in Alaska (child-friendly).

Nov 16, 2024 - Barnes & Noble - Woodbridge, VA - Author & Sled Dog Visit. Book signing - meet the author and some real Alaskan sled dogs! Stop by and get a copy of a Black Bear Sled Dog book and help support retired sled dogs!

Oct 19, 2024 - Pet Supplies Plus - 7007 Manchester Blvd Alexandria, VA - Howl-o-ween with sled dogs!. Come celebrate howl-o-ween with the sled dogs! Learn about sled dog adoption and meet some real retired sled dogs from Alaska!

Aug 17, 2024 - Pet Supplies Plus - 7007 Manchester Blvd Alexandria, VA - Dogust Birthday Bash with Sled Dogs!. Celebrate summer and the birthdays of sled dogs with fun activities and treats. Learn about sled dog adoption and meet the author of Black Bear Sled Dog book series and retired sled dogs from Alaska!

Jul 31, 2024 - Mt Vernon VA Rotary Club - Zoom - Learn About Retired Sled Dogs . Multimedia presentation on sled dog life in Alaska and what sled dogs do when they retire.

Jun 22, 2024 - Pet Supplies Plus - 7007 Manchester Blvd Alexandria, VA - Meet the Sled Dogs and Author Book Signing. Learn about sled dog adoption and meet the author of Black Bear Sled Dog book series and some real retired sled dogs from Alaska!

Jun 7, 2024 - Greenspring Village - Springfield, VA - SummerFest at Greenspring. Author book signing and meet the sled dogs!

Jun 1, 2024 - Barnes & Noble - Woodbridge, VA - Author & Sled Dog Visit. Book signing - meet the author and some real Alaskan sled dogs! Stop by and get a copy of the new Black Bear Sled Dog book ....Tails from the Bush!

May 18, 2024 - Pohick Library - 6450 Sydentricker Rd. Burke, VA - Little Free Library Event. Meet the sled dogs that inspired the Black Bear Sled Dog book series!

May 11, 2024 - Barnes & Noble - Woodbridge, VA - Author & Sled Dog Visit. Book signing - meet the author and some real Alaskan sled dogs! Stop by and get a copy of the new Black Bear Sled Dog book ....Tails from the Bush!

May 4, 2024 - Barnes & Noble - Woodbridge, VA - Author & Sled Dog Visit. Book signing - meet the author and some real Alaskan sled dogs! Stop by and get a copy of the new Black Bear Sled Dog book ....Tails from the Bush!

Apr 20, 2024 - Pet Supplies Plus - 7007 Manchester Blvd Alexandria, VA - Meet the Sled Dogs and Author Book Signing. Learn about sled dog adoption and meet the author of the Black Bear Sled Dog book series and some real retired sled dogs from Alaska!

Apr 20, 2024 - Pet Supplies Plus - 7007 Manchester Blvd Alexandria, VA - Meet the Sled Dogs and Author Book Signing. Learn about sled dog adoption and meet the author of the Black Bear Sled Dog book series and some real retired sled dogs from Alaska!

Mar 3, 2024 - Cobbler Mountain Cellars - 5909 Long Fall Ln, Delaplane, VA - Spring Cider 5K & 10K. The sled dogs are the beneficiary of this running race put on by Bishops Events. Run virtually or in-person and support retired sled dogs!

Feb 17, 2024 - Highland Lakes Country Club & Comm. Assoc. - Highland Lakes, NJ - Author & Sled Dog Visit. Book signing. Meet the author. Meet and learn about sled dogs.

Feb 12, 2024 - Kyle R. Wilson Elementary School - Woodbridge, VA - Author Visit. Learn about sled dog life in Alaska from the author of the Black Bear Sled Dog book series.

Dec 16, 2023 - Barnes & Noble - Woodbridge, VA - Author & Sled Dog Visit. Book signing - meet the author and some real Alaskan sled dogs! Stop by and get a copy of the new Black Bear Sled Dog book ....Tails from the Bush!

Dec 2, 2023 - Barnes & Noble - Woodbridge, VA - Author & Sled Dog Visit. Book signing - meet the author and some real Alaskan sled dogs! Stop by and get a copy of the new Black Bear Sled Dog book ....Tails from the Bush!

Nov 25, 2023 - Light Up Somerset - Somerset, PA - Meet the Sled Dogs and Book Signing. Come out and meet Alaskan sled dogs! Get signed holiday books, and take your picture with the sled dogs.

Nov 11, 2023 - Barnes & Noble - Woodbridge, VA - Author & Sled Dog Visit. Book signing - meet the author and some real Alaskan sled dogs! Stop by and get a copy of the new Black Bear Sled Dog book ....Tails from the Bush!

Nov 5, 2023 - Gulliver's Run 5k - Gifford Pinchot State Park - Team up with the sled dogs to fight canine cancer!. Join in the fun, and run with a retired sled dog. Visit the Black Bear Sled Dog booth to learn about adoptions and meet the dogs. (The author of the Black Bear Sled Dog series will also be autographing books!)

Oct 29, 2023 - Dog Daze - Middleburg, VA - Sled Dogs and Author Visit. Meet and learn about sled dogs at this gathering and demonstration of working dogs. Glenwood Park, Middleburg https://mfha.com/dog-daze/

Sep 23, 2023 - Lafayette Art & Wine Festival - Lafayette, CA - Author Visit. Visit the NorSled booth (space 472) and learn about husky adoption. Guest author, Denise Lawson, will sign books and share stories about dog sledding in Alaska. Titles from her Black Bear Sled Dog Children's Book Series include: Tails from the Bush; Black Bear Goes to San Francisco; and Life Lessons from a Sled Dog Buy a book and help support retired sled dogs!

Aug 12, 2023 - Dog Days of Summer - Bedford, PA - Author & Sled Dog Visit. Come meet retired sled dogs in downtown Bedford! The event has everything DOG with demonstrations and vendor booths. Food and beverages.

Jul 29, 2023 - Barnes & Noble - Woodbridge, VA - Author & Sled Dog Visit. Book signing - meet the author and the sled dogs! Stop by and get a copy of the new Black Bear Sled Dog book ....Tails from the Bush!

Jun 9, 2023 - Greenspring Village - Springfield, VA - SummerFest at Greenspring. Author book signing and meet the sled dogs!

Jun 5, 2023 - Laurel Ridge Elementary - - School Visit. Author visit with the sled dogs!

Apr 19, 2023 - The Montessori School of Alexandria - Alexandria, VA - Author & Sled Dog Visit. Learn about sled dog life in the Alaskan bush

Apr 11, 2023 - Wolftrap Elementary School - Vienna, VA - Author & Sled Dog Visit. Listen to sled dog stories and learn about sled dog life in Alaska

Mar 25, 2023 - Barnes & Noble - Woodbridge, VA - Author & Sled Dog Visit. Book signing - meet the author and the sled dogs! Stop by and get a copy of the new Black Bear Sled Dog book ....Tails from the Bush!

Mar 22, 2023 - Keene Mill Elementary - Springfield, VA - Author Visit. Meet the author of the Black Bear Sled Dog book series and learn about dog sledding in Alaska.

Mar 21, 2023 - White Oaks Elementary - Burke, VA - Author Visit. Learn about sled dog life in Alaska and meet the author of the Black Bear Sled Dog book series.

Mar 6, 2023 - Keene Mill Elementary - Springfield, VA - Meet the Sled Dogs. Meet retired Alaskan sled dogs and the author of the Black Bear Sled Dog book series at the Keene Mill Book Fair!

Mar 5, 2023 - Augie's - Alexandria, VA - Family Friendly Happy Hour with Alaskan Sled Dogs. Learn about sled dog life in Alaska with the author of the Black Bear Sled Dog series and her retired sled dogs. Kids can enjoy hot cocoa and stories and there will be special menu items to benefit sled dog adoption.

Feb 18, 2023 - Barnes & Noble - Springfield, VA - Storytime with the Sled Dogs. Learn all about sled dogs with the author of the Black Bear Sled Dog series and meet retired sled dogs from Alaska!

Feb 14, 2023 - Springfield Clifford N. Pritts Elementary - Normalville, PA - Author & Sled Dog Visit. Learn about sled dog life in Alaska and meet the author of the Black Bear Sled Dog books.

Dec 18, 2022 - Felix & Oscar - Kingstowne Center, Alexandria, VA - Visit with Alaskan Sled Dogs . The author of the Black Bear Sled Dog book series will be signing books, and the sled dogs will be there to spread some cheer.

Dec 3, 2022 - Barnes & Noble - Woodbridge, VA - Author & Sled Dog Visit. Book signing - meet the author and the sled dogs! Stop by and get a copy of the new Black Bear Sled Dog book ....Tails from the Bush!

Dec 1, 2022 - Barnes & Noble - Springfield, VA - Storytime with the Sled Dogs. Get in the holiday spirit with the sled dogs and hear the latest Black Bear Sled Dog Adventure, Tails from the Bush!

Nov 26, 2022 - Light Up Somerset - Somerset, PA - Parade, Book Signing, & Pictures with Sled Dogs. Come out and see sled dogs marching in the parade! Get signed holiday books, and take your picture with the sled dogs.

Nov 6, 2022 - Gulliver's Run - Gifford Pinchot State Park, Lewisberry PA - Run with the Sled Dogs. Come run with sled dogs in a 5k race/walk! You can bring your own dog to run with or borrow a dog to run with!

Nov 5, 2022 - Branchport Public Library - Penn Yan, NY - Storytime with the Sled Dogs. Meet the author of the Black Bear Sled Dog books and her retired Alaskan sled dogs!

Nov 4, 2022 - Longs Cards & Books - Penn Yan, NY - Author & Sled Dog Visit. First Friday's Book Signing and meet and greet with the sled dogs!

Oct 29, 2022 - Pohick Library - Burke, VA - Read with the Sled Dogs. Story time with the author of the Black Bear Sled Dog book series and her Alaskan sled dogs

Oct 22, 2022 - Philanthropic Education Organization (PEO) - First Prebyterian Church, Cumberland, MD - Sled Dog Life in Alaska. Meet the author of the Black Bear Sled Dog books and her retired Alaskan Sled Dogs. Learn about their lives in the Alaskan bush.

Aug 27, 2022 - Barnes & Noble - Springfield, VA - Author Visit. Story time with the sled dogs!

Aug 20, 2022 - Adams Memorial Library - Latrobe, PA - Summer with the Sled Dogs. Come and meet retired sled dogs from Alaska and the author of the Black Bear Sled Dog book series.

Jun 26, 2022 - Paws On Board - Lake Nockamixon, Quakertown, PA - Sled Dogs and Author Visit. Meet the sled dogs and author at Paws on Board. Stand-up paddleboard or kayak with your dog. $30 per person/dog pair. Proceeds help BlackBearSledDog.

May 28, 2022 - Dog Daze - Middleburg, VA - Sled Dogs and Author Visit. Meet and learn about sled dogs at this gathering and demonstration of working dogs.

May 14, 2022 - Midnight Izzy's - Ligonier, PA - Author Visit. Book Signing with sled dogs during Midnight Izzy's 5yr anniversary.

Apr 2, 2022 - Barnes & Noble - Woodbridge, VA - Author & Sled Dog Visit. Book signing - meet the author and the sled dogs!

Mar 30, 2022 - West Springfield Elementary - Springfield, VA - Author & Sled Dog Visit. Learn about sled dog life in Alaska.

Mar 24, 2022 - Chancellor Elementary - Fredericksburg, VA - Author and sled dog visit. Meet the author and the sled dogs in person. Demo how to harness a sled dog.

Mar 23, 2022 - Chancellor Elementary - Fredericksburg, VA - Virtual sled dog event. Meet the author and the sled dogs. Learn about the dogs, Alaska and dog sledding.

Mar 2, 2022 - Cumberland Trace Elementary - Bowling Green, KY - Author Visit. Learn about dog sledding and meet Black Bear.

Feb 19, 2022 - Ligonier Valley Library - Ligonier, PA - Sled Dogs and Author Reading. Meet the Sled Dogs and hear the author reading

Dec 7, 2021 - Lily Pad at Metro Park - Alexandria, VA - Pre-school reading. Black Bear Sled Dog book reading and meet some sled dog for pre-schoolers at Lily Pad

Nov 27, 2021 - Light Up Somerset - Somerset, PA - Marching in Parade. Marching with a team of sled dogs in the parade through Somerset, PA

Oct 26, 2021 - WCNI Radio - New London, CT - Radio Interview. Author interview on WCNI radio

Oct 9, 2021 - Fort Ligonier Days - Ligonier, PA - Parade Float. Sled dog float in Ft. Ligonier Days parade.

Jun 18, 2021 - Greenspring Village - Springfield, VA - SummerFest at Greenspring.

Jun 5, 2021 - Felix & Oscar - Springfield, VA - Meet the Sled Dogs. Come to Felix & Oscar to meet the sled dogs and learn about sled dog adoption from 1-3pm!

May 5, 2021 - Run Like A Sled Dog - Virtual worldwide - Cinco de Mayo 2021. Virtual run to raise funds for re-homing retired sled dogs.

Apr 22, 2021 - Frostburg State University - Virtual - The 38th Spring Festival of Children's Literature. Life Lessons from a Sled Dog  Meet the author/illustrator of the Black Bear Sled Dog book series and the real sled dogs that inspired the stories. Through Life Lessons from a Sled Dog, audiences learn about sled dog life in the Alaskan bush in an entertaining and immersive format through the eyes of the musher and the sled dogs. Topics include: Think like a musher, and plan for the unexpected. Run like a sled dog, and be a part of the team. Explore hands-on activities that encourage creativity and cooperation.  Don your virtual parka, and join a virtual expedition along the Yukon River!

Apr 1, 2021 - Run Like A Sled Dog - Virtual worldwide - Beaver Runs Bangor 2021. Virtual run to raise funds for re-homing retired sled dogs. Help Beaver keep fit by retracing her steps through Bangor.

Mar 7, 2021 - Run Like A Sled Dog - Virtual worldwide - I-Did-A-Run 2021. Virtual race to raise funds for re-homing retired sled dogs. Help Dory retrace her steps in her 5 Iditarods.

Feb 27, 2021 - Pohick Library - Burke, VA - Zoom with Black Bear. Think Like a Musher! (Virtual). Learn what it takes to be a musher (and a sled dog) in the bush of Alaska.

Feb 27, 2021 - Pohick Library - Burke, VA - Zoom with Black Bear. Intro to dogsledding in Alaska (Virtual). Get ready for the Iditarod and meet the author and some real retired Alaskan sled dogs!

Feb 15, 2021 - Run Like A Sled Dog - Virtual worldwide - 1000mi With Black Bear. Virtual race to raise funds for rehoming retired sled dogs. Help Black Bear run 1000 miles again and get a shirt.

Jan 20, 2021 - Run Like A Sled Dog - Virtual worldwide - Run Like A Sled Dog. Virtual run to raise funds for rehoming retired sled dogs. Help Black Bear run 1000 miles again and get a shirt.

Dec 19, 2020 - Barnes & Noble - Springfield, VA - Author Visit. Book reading "Black Bear Saves Christmas", with sled dogs

Dec 18, 2020 - - West Springfield, VA - Author Reading and Ride-by. Author Denise Lawson reads her Black Bear books outside to the neighborhood families and meet the sled dogs. Two sled dogs arrive pulling a bike.

Dec 15, 2020 - Chat & Spin Radio - Washington, England, UK - Author Radio Interview. Listen to the interview here.

Dec 12, 2020 - Felix & Oscar - Springfield, VA - Author Visit. Book signing and meet sled dogs.

Dec 7, 2020 - The Lady Tracey Show - Jamaica - Author Radio Interview. Listen to the interview on the Lady Tracey radio show here.

Dec 2, 2020 - Barnes & Noble - Springfield, VA - Author Visit. Book reading "Life Lessons From A Sled Dog", with sled dogs

Oct 10, 2020 - Midnight Izzy's - Ligonier, PA - Author Visit. Book Signing with sled dogs.

Aug 25, 2020 - - Online (Zoom) - Creative Writingwith Black Bear & Friends. Four online creative writing sessions including Sled Dog Diaries and choosing your own adventure.

Jul 23, 2020 - - Online (Zoom) - Summer with the Sled Dogs. Flex Academies - Online lessons about Sled Dogs and Alaska

Jul 16, 2020 - - Online (Zoom) - Summer with the Sled Dogs. Flex Academies - Online lessons about Sled Dogs and Alaska

Jul 9, 2020 - - Online (Zoom) - Summer with the Sled Dogs. Flex Academies - Online lessons about Sled Dogs and Alaska

Jun 29, 2020 - - Online (Zoom) - Summer with the Sled Dogs. June 29 - July 31. Interactive online puzzles, games, activities, art projects and more. Email: blackbear@blackbearsleddog.com for more info

May 17, 2020 - - Online (Zoom) - Life Lessons from a Sled Dog. Yukon Quest mushers read Black Bear Goes to Washington. Email: blackbear@blackbearsleddog.com for an online Zoom meeting invite.

May 6, 2020 - - Online (Zoom) - Life Lessons from a Sled Dog. Online Story Time with Black Bear Sled Dog & Friends. Email: blackbear@blackbearsleddog.com for an online Zoom meeting invite.

Apr 29, 2020 - - Online (Zoom) - Life Lessons from a Sled Dog. Online with Black Bear Sled Dog & Friends with special guest Yukon Quest dog handler. Email: blackbear@blackbearsleddog.com for an online Zoom meeting invite.

Apr 22, 2020 - Online (Zoom) - Online (Zoom) - Life Lessons from a Sled Dog. Online Story Time with Black Bear Sled Dog & Friends. Email: blackbear@blackbearsleddog.com for an online Zoom meeting invite.

Apr 15, 2020 - - Online (Zoom) - Life Lessons from a Sled Dog. A sneak peek at the next book by the author of Black Bear Goes to Washington! Email: blackbear@blackbearsleddog.com for an online Zoom meeting invite.

Apr 8, 2020 - - Online (Zoom) - Storytime with Blackbear. Email: blackbear@blackbearsleddog.com for a Zoom meeting invite.

Mar 18, 2020 - White Oaks Elementary - Burke, VA - Author Visit. Book signing and meet sled dogs.

Mar 13, 2020 - Pohick Library - Burke, VA - Author Visit. Book signing and meet sled dogs.

Mar 13, 2020 - Pohick Library - Burke, VA - Author Visit. Book signing and meet sled dogs.

Mar 10, 2020 - Briarwood Elementary - Bowling Green, KY - Author Visit. Learn about Black Bear's adventures.

Mar 9, 2020 - Cumberland Trace Elementary - Bowling Green, KY - Author Visit. Learn about Black Bear's adventures.

Feb 29, 2020 - Barnes & Noble - Springfield, VA - Author Visit. Book signing and meet sled dogs.

Feb 22, 2020 - Midnight Izzy's - Ligonier, PA - Author Visit. Book Signing with sled dogs.

Feb 21, 2020 - Fulton County Library - McConnellsburg, PA - Author Visit. Learn about Black Bear's adventures and meet sled dogs.

Jan 22, 2020 - Clermont Elementary - Alexandria, VA - Author Visit. Learn about Black Bear's adventures.

Dec 20, 2019 - West Springfield Elementary - Springfield, VA - Author Reading. Learn about Black Bear's adventures.

Dec 17, 2019 - Rolling Valley Elementary - Springfield, VA - Author Reading. Learn about Black Bear's adventures.

Dec 15, 2019 - Barnes & Noble - Springfield, VA - Author Visit. Book signing and meet sled dogs.

Dec 15, 2019 - Felix & Oscar - Springfield, VA - Author Visit. Book signing and meet sled dogs.

Nov 20, 2019 - Rolling Valley Elementary - Springfield, VA - Author Visit. Meet sled dogs at arctic night.

Oct 29, 2019 - White Oaks Elementary - Burke, VA - Author Visit. Learn about Black Bear's adventures.

Oct 23, 2019 - Boy's and Girl's Club - Philadelphia, PA - The Great Alaskan Race. Movie premiere at Boys and Girls Club (watch video.

Oct 22, 2019 - WCNI Radio - New London, CT - Radio Interview. Author interview on WCNI radio

Oct 22, 2019 - Boy's and Girl's Club - Washington, DC - The Great Alaskan Race. Movie premiere at Boys and Girls Club (watch video.

Oct 12, 2019 - Fort Ligonier Days - Ligonier, PA - Parade Float. Sled dog float in Ft. Ligonier Days parade.

Oct 12, 2019 - Midnight Izzy's - Ligonier, PA - Author Visit. Book Signing with sled dogs.

Sep 29, 2019 - Hooray for Books - Alexandria, VA - LOLA Festival. Book Signing with 3 sled dogs.

Sep 22, 2019 - Ligonier Valley Library - Ligonier, PA - Author Reading. Book Signing with 3 sled dogs.

Jul 6, 2019 - Paws on Main - Ligonier, PA - Author Visit. Meet the Author & Black Bear.

May 2, 2019 - Cedar Lane School - Fulton,MD - Author Visit. Book Reading & Art Activity.

Mar 8, 2019 - Arctic Traveler's Gift Shop - Fairbanks, AK - Author Visit. Book Signing with 2 sled dogs.

Mar 6, 2019 - Eagle Community School - Eagle,AK - Author Visit. Book Reading & Presentation to all students.

Mar 2, 2019 - The Writer's Block Bookstore & Cafe - Anchorage, AK - Author Visit. Book signing.

Feb 22, 2019 - Cumberland Trace Elementary School - Bowling Green, KY - Author Visit. Book Reading & Presentation to 2nd & 3rd grades.

Feb 17, 2019 - The Dog Park - Alexandria, VA - Author Visit. Book Signing with Black Bear.

Feb 16, 2019 - Felix & Oscar - Springfield, VA - Author Visit. Book Signing with Black Bear.

Feb 15, 2019 - Island Creek Elementary School - Alexandria, VA - Author Visit. Book reading.

Jan 12, 2019 - Wolf Pack Run - Orinda, CA - Author Visit. Book Signing.

1 Future/Current Event

Cobbler Mountain Cellars

Sip Cider with the Sled Dogs

Come and sip some cider and learn about Alaskan Sled Dog adoption with author Denise Lawson and some of her retired sled dogs. Denise will be joined by Iditarod veterinarian, Lee Morgan.

Feb 15, 2025 @ 12:0 - Feb 15, 2025
5909 Long Fall Ln, Delaplane, VA 20144

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