Join in a Tribute to Poems, Paws and Pools

Alexandria's poet laureate Amy Young and residents who have submitted poetry during the “2012 Dog Days of August” project will participate in a special salute to dogs on Saturday.

Young and guest readers will read poems about their favorite companion, their dog or poems about dogs as part of the beginning at 3 p.m. The poetry readings will begin at 3:30 p.m. and will be held in front of the Old Town Pool, 1609 Cameron St.

For additional information about the Annual Doggie Day Swim, call the Chinquapin Park Recreation Center at 703-746-5435. For more information about the “Dog Days of August” initiative or the Poet Laureate program, call the Office of the Arts at 703-746-5588.