Waiting for a convenient opportunity to sign the petition for the dog auction ban ballot initiative?

How 'bout making one of these your "convenient opportunity" this weekend?

Saturday, Feb. 6

The 13th Annual "For the Love of Chocolate" Festival, 11 a.m. to 3 p.m.
American Red Cross of Medina County and J.M. Smucker Company
Medina High School's Performing Arts Center, 851 Weymouth Road, Medina
"Help support the American Red Cross of Medina County and Save Ohio Strays while enjoying decadent chocolate items from over 45 chocolatiers! Volunteers from Save Ohio Strays will be collecting signatures at their booth."

Smooches & Pooches Valentine's Dance, 6 to 11 p.m.
Admission is $10, dogs get in free
Parish Hall, 6205 Detroit Avenue, Cleveland, OH 44102
"Help support Friends of the City of the Cleveland Kennel and Secondhand Mutts and enjoy a night of dancing, music, games, fun, pooches ... and smooches!"

Sunday, Feb. 7

The Best Doggone Superbowl Party, 5:30 p.m. until the game ends
The Boneyard, 5900 Mayfield Road, Mayfield Heights
Admission is $50, call 440-247-8931 to reserve a spot
"Help support PetFix Northeast Ohio as the Saints take on the Colts this Sunday - the game won't be fixed but the animals will be! More TVs than you've ever seen in one place, Super Bowl buffet, cool contests and more."

-- Sandra M. Klepach, SKlepach@News-Herald.com