Misty's Healing Power: Stories, Grounding, and Gentle Connection

Join Secret World Books, Craig Scalise, Cali the therapy dog, and Trust & Grow for a gentle July 4th gathering centered on story, grounding, healing, and community connection.
This family friendly event will feature A Dog Story: Misty’s Healing Power, the opportunity to meet Cali the therapy dog, simple grounding activities, bookmark making, and a make your own grounding kit station for kids, adults, and families.
Together, Secret World Books, Craig, Cali, and Trust & Grow are creating a quiet space where community members can pause, breathe, create, connect, and take home something that supports steadiness and care.
Visitors are welcome to stop by for a few minutes or stay longer. Participation is completely optional, and there is no pressure to talk, create, or purchase anything. Copies of A Dog Story: Misty’s Healing Power will be available for those who would like to learn more about Misty’s story and the healing power of animals.
We are holding the weight of the date and location with deep care. This gathering is meant to be gentle, respectful, and community centered.
What to expect:
Meet Cali the therapy dog
Learn about Misty’s healing story
Make your own grounding kit
Decorate a bookmark
Create a small reflection card
Take a grounding card or calming tool
Pause, connect, or simply pass through
Location: Secret World Books, downtown Highland Park
Date: July 4
Hosted by: Secret World Books, Craig Scalise, Cali the therapy dog, and Trust & Grow