10 ND Pet Pause 1_opt

Preston Hollow United Methodist Church will host a free fall event dedicated to pets beginning at 9 a.m. this Saturday. The morning will begin with a pet parade at 9 a.m. — simply show up with a costumed pet to participate. At 10 a.m. the pastor will lead a blessing of the animals. Don’t have a cat or dog to bring to the festivities? Paws in the City will be on hand hosting pet adoptions from 9 a.m.-noon.

Create a fairy-sized garden display for a chance to win a North Haven Gardens gift card at the garden store’s annual fairy garden contest, featuring several miniature gardens. Entries must be submitted between 9 a.m. and noon on contest day. Winners will be announced at 1 p.m. Free

Internationally acclaimed organist Hector Olivera performs from 7:30-9:30 p.m. Saturday at St. Monica Catholic Church. Cost is $10 for adults/free for students and children.