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Published 9:31 pm Sunday, May 9, 2010

Average cats shine

The seventh annual Average Joe Cat Show and Photo Contest, a benefit for Purrfect Pals cat shelter in Arlington, is planned for 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. Saturday at Shoreline Center, 18560 First Ave. NE in Shoreline.

It costs $5, or $12 for a family.

Is your cat the sweetest cat ever? The most obnoxious? Does she have the softest fur? Does he like to dress up? Is your cat a monster?

Every cat earns a ribbon for each category entered. Entries are due today.

Find a silent auction, cat behavior experts to talk to, raffles, cat and kitten adoptions, kids activities and more.

There is also a photo contest.

For more information, go to www.purrfectpals.org or call 360-652-9611.

Tell us about Memorial Day: Groups all around Snohomish and Island counties offer Memorial Day services, meals and programs. Please e-mail us information for your event, including the time, date and complete address.

Send to newstips@heraldnet.com.

We will publish information a few days before the event, so it’s not too early to let us know what’s planned in our communities.

Festival talent show: If you see jugglers, barbershop quartets or sword-swallowers in Marysville, wish them luck.

Talent auditions for the Marysville Strawberry Festival begin at 5:30 p.m. Tuesday and Wednesday at Marysville Pilchuck High School.

The talent show will be June 17.