Half-price pets
Pairs of bonded, older cats are offered for adoption for $75 instead of the usual $150, and single cats are going for $50.
The adoption fee includes a certificate for a free health exam at a local veterinarian’s office, vaccines including rabies and distemper, flea and worm treatments, feline leukemia testing, spay or neuter surgery and an identification microchip.
More info: www.purrfectpals.org.
Nubian Jam is today: Healthy community fun is the focus of the Nubian Jam at Forest Park, 802 Mukilteo Blvd., Everett, from 10 a.m. to 7 p.m. Saturday.
This is the 20th year of the Nubian Jam, a free celebration put together by the Snohomish County Black Heritage Committee, a group of community volunteers.
The Snohomish Health District and the Medical Reserve Corps will offer free whooping cough shots for low-income or uninsured adults from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m.
Other health checks available include blood pressure and free tests for people at risk for hepatitis C and HIV as well as vouchers for tuberculosis tests.
The health features supplement a full day of fun and music honoring African-American heritage, encouraging community connections, and enjoying cultural diversity through song and ethnic foods.
The day includes cultural performances, gospel choirs and an open mic competition.
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