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Pet Adoptathon: Cape Ann Animal Aid , 260 Main St., joins animal welfare organizations around the world for Pet Adoptathon 2008. The agency will be open May 3, 11 a.m.-9 p.m. and May 4, noon-6 p.m. Goodie bags full of toys, coupons, and other animal related goods will be given out with each adoption. Local vets will be on hand to answer questions May 3, noon-4 p.m. and May 4, 2-4 p.m.capeannanimalaid.com or 978-283-6055.MALDEN
Northern Strand Community Trail cleanup day: Bike to the Sea will hold a cleanup on the next proposed section of the Northern Strand Community Trail through the Maplewood area of Malden, May 3, 9 a.m.-noon. Meet at 9 a.m. at Salemwood School, 529 Salem St. Wear work clothes, gloves, and boots. Refreshments provided. Children are welcome but must be accompanied by an adult. Rain or shine. 781-321-1003, biketothe sea.com.ROWLEY
Library book sale and bake sale: The Friends of the Rowley Library will host its annual Book and Bake Sale, May 3, 9 a.m.-3 p.m., and May 4, 10 a.m.-2 p.m. on the library's front lawn, 141 Main St., Route 1A. Books for all ages, DVDs, games and baked goods will be available for purchase. All proceeds will go toward the benefit of library programs. In the event of rain, the sale will be held indoors. 978-948-2850, rowleylibrary.org.NEW CASTLE, N.H.
Garden club presentation: Great Island Garden Club presents "Your Garden Shouldn't Make You Crazy," gardening advice by C.L. Fornari, May 6, 9:30 a.m., at New Castle Common Recreation Build ing, 301 Wentworth Road. $5 donation. 603-436-5697.Items may be sent to carson@globe.com or Sharon Carson, Boston Globe North, 1 Corporate Place, Suite 200, 55 Ferncroft Road, Danvers 01923.
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