Long shot
Get your pet's shots updated for the sake of public health and animal welfare. Vaccines including rabies, FELV, distemper and other illnesses available for dogs and cats. Shots administered by Compassion Animal Hospital.
Annual Vaccination Clinic
Saturday, March 13, 10 a.m. to 2 p.m.
Cascade Fire Department, 8015 Severy Ave., Cascade, $12-$20
Contact: 684-2369
Climb vs. cancer
Learn more about the May 22 Climb to Conquer Cancer event for the American Cancer Society at this open house. Attendees can sign up, learn about sponsorship opportunities and go for a hike following the program.
Climb to Conquer Cancer Kick Off
Saturday, March 13, 1-3 p.m.
Cheyenne Mountain State Park Visitor Center, 410 JL Ranch Heights, free
Contact: 594-4447, coloradospringsclimb.org
Blood buddies
Donate blood at the bank or at various mobile sites in El Paso and Teller counties (schedule available online). Mondays, 10 a.m. to 6:15 p.m., Tuesdays through Thursdays, 7:30 a.m. to 4 p.m., Fridays 7 a.m. to 2:20 p.m. Walk-ins and appointments welcome.
Penrose-St. Francis March Community Blood Drives
Blood Bank at Penrose Hospital, 2222 N. Nevada Ave.
Contact: 776-5822, penrosestfrancis.org