I just want you to know upfront that this is SO far out of my comfort zone.  An upscale Halloween party for dogs? But I am not questioning it, b/c I KNOW that many of you are super-committed to your pooches and already have their costumes picked out( just like my little vampires and gangster do this year).  So rock on little poochies.  Here's the scoop--

Halloween has gone to the dogs at The Woodmark Hotel, Yacht Club & Spa. The Woodmark at Carillon Point, is celebrating canine ghouls and goblins with its 2^nd Annual Howl-at-the-Moon Muttmixer, in partnership with CityDog Magazine, on Wednesday, October 30. The Halloween-themed Muttmixer will be held at the Woodmark’s Olympic Terrace from 6 to 8 p.m. and will feature tricks for treats for all four-legged attendees; a costume contest; beer, wine and cocktails available for purchase; and plenty of Halloween candy. The contest categories include Best Pack (group), Best Dog and Owner Pair, Funniest Costume, Most Original Costume and Scariest Costume.

“Last year’s inaugural Howl-at-the-Moon Muttmixer exceeded all of our expectations,” said Julie Mackey, director of sales and marketing for the Woodmark Hotel, Yacht Club & Spa.  “We partied with more than 60 dogs and were so impressed with the creative costumes their owners came up with. We encourage all guests and community members to grab their furry friends and join us in celebrating Halloween this year – it’s an event that no dog-lover will want to miss!”

 The Howl-at-the-Moon Muttmixer is free to attend. To RSVP, email rsvp@citydogmagazine.com with the number of people and canines attending. For more information about the Muttmixer, visit www.citydogmagazine.com.