Paws and Claws seeking adoptive families at annual event
Organizers of the third annual Paws and Claws Adopt-a-Thon, 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Aug. 29-30 at Hometown Heroes Park, 2105 Dickinson Ave., League City, are preparing for a record number of pet adoptions.
Last year, 186 animals found forever homes during the two-day event.
“This year in a new location allowing for many more animals to be shown we are expecting to make history again with a goal to adopt 225 animals” said Monica Millican, president of Friends of League City Animal Shelter.
For $25, qualified adopters can take a new pet home with a “swag bag” full of goodies. The fee includes sterilization, microchip, rabies vaccination, collar, tag, leash and 30 days of pet insurance.
Participants are the League City, Pasadena, Galveston County and Webster Animal Shelters, Galveston Island Humane Society, Friendswood Animal Advocates, Mutt Mesh, and Friends of League City Animal Shelter.
For information or to volunteer, email Jasmine. Honore@leaguecity.com.
‘Courageous Conservative’ named
The Texas Conservative Coalition has designated Sen. Larry Taylor, R–Friendswood, a “Courageous Conservative,” based on his voting record during the 84th legislative session.
Taylor represents Senate District 11, including parts of Brazoria, Galveston and Harris counties.
Library announces book club selection
Rosenberg Library has chosen “The Promise,” by Ann Weisgarber, for its fall Museum Book Club, meeting for the first time at noon Sept. 9 at 2310 Sealy St. in Galveston.
Set in Galveston during the Great Storm of 1900, “The Promise” is Weisgarber’s second novel. During the series, library staff will share items from special collections, including photos of storm damage, family letters and a variety of items salvaged by residents after the storm.
Visit www.rosenberglibrary.org or call 409-7638854, ext. 115, to register.
“The Promise” is also the 2015 selection for Gulf Coast Roads, a book club program sponsored by the Harris County Public Library system. Rosenberg Library will host “Researching the Promise,” a special event with Weisgarber, at 2 p.m. Oct. 21 in its Wortham Auditorium. Visit www.gulfcoastreads.org for details.
Galveston police: Beware of scams
Following weeks of calls about various phone- and Internet-based scams, the Galveston Police Department is urging residents and visitors to be vigilant about unsolicited requests for funds and to do their homework when renting homes on the island.
Galveston police advise visitors to stick with reputable online vacation rental markets such as www. vrbo.com or www.homeaway.com, or to contact listing agencies directly.
Those who feel they may be on the receiving end of a con should attempt to get contact information from the source and then contact the Galveston Police Department for assistance. For information, contact Sgt. Joshua Schirard, 409765-3792 or jschirard@cityofgalveston.org.
Habitat for Humanity annual report ready
Bay Area Houston Habitat for Humanity has released its annual report for the fiscal year ending June 30. For a link to the report, visit www.bahfh.org.