Paws and Whiskers Bazaar, Nov. 3, noon a.m. to 4 p.m. at Dorothy Hart Community Center. Handmade items with a pet theme and a silent auction. Benefits Fredericksburg SPCA. Free admission. Early-bird shoppers start at 11 a.m. with $5 donation to SPCA. Humans only; please leave pets at home. 540/372-1086; fredericksburgva.gov.

"Take a Bite Out of Canine Cancer," Nov. 3-4 at the Hospitality House Hotel & Conference Center. $50 includes all activities, including Saturday night's dessert party and Sunday brunch. Sponsored by Greyhounds Rock Fredericksburg. greyhoundsrock.org.

Rikki's Run 5K, Nov. 4 at Chancellor High School, 6300 Harrison Road. Registration 6:30-7:30 a.m., race 8 a.m. $25 in advance, $30 and a can of cat food day of race. 540/854-5375 or 540/786-2606, ext. 2102.

Send items for Pet Notes to Debbie Sauder at The Free Lance-Star, 616 Amelia St., Fredericksburg, Va. 22401; fax to 373-8455; or email news
Email: room@freelancestar.com.