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No Kill L.A. Adoption Weekend - 50 rescue groups and shelters, and 1000 adorable pets are coming together for a weekend of No Kill L.A.  Go and adopt your new best friend from hundreds of dog, cats, puppies and kittens.  All will be spayed, neutered and vaccinated and microchipped ready to begin their new life with you.  Pure breed and mixed breed pets will be available.

• La Brea Tar Pits, 5801 Wilshire Blvd., Lo sAngeles, 90036
• May 3, 4 and 5, 11:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m., on Friday, 11:00 a.m. - 7:00 p.m. on Saturday and 11:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m. on Sunday
• For more information, Visit www.nkla.org

Wild West Days - Join the celebration of the rich history of Arboretum's past.  There will be live music and ol-fashioned barn dance, calliopes, horses, stagecoach rides, ropers, Queen Anne Cottage open house, and plenty of activities for children, including panning for gold.

• The Arboretum, 301 North Baldwin Ave., Arcadia, 91007
• May 4 & 5, 10:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m.
• Admission:  $8.00 Adults, $6.00 for Students/Seniors and $3.00 Children 5 - 12 years
• For more information, Call 626-821-3222 or Visit www.arboretum.org

Armenian Festival - This annual festival celebrates the richness of Armenian culture allowing people the opportunity to enjoy first-hand many deep-rooted traditions.  Alongside costume shows, folk dancing and singers and regional costumes and artwork.

• Glendale Civic Auditorium, 1401 N. Verdugo Road, Glendale, 91208
• May 4 & 5, 1:00 p.m. - 12:00 a.m. on Saturday and 11:00 a.m. - 7:00 p.m. on Sunday
• Admission:  $3.00 per person
• For more information, Call 818-500-1343 or Visit www.arswestusa.org

Safe Boating Expo - Learning to be safe on the water is the focus of the 8th annual channel Islands Harbor Safe Boating Expo.  The event includes safety demonstrations on personal flotation devices, as well as air, sea and fire rescue demonstrations. Other highlights include tours and safety products on display.

• U.S. Coast Guard Station, 4201 S. Victoria Avenue, Oxnard, 93035
• May 11, 9:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m.
• Admission:  Free
• For more information, Call 805-382-3007 or Visit www.channelislandsharbor.org

Grunion Fish-tival - Join in for a night of fishy fun and celebrate Southern California's very own Grunion fish.  Hatch Grunion eggs, learn how to make Grunion origami, participate in Grunion arts and crafts, watch a classic Grunion video, interact with Grunion researchers, touch live tidepool animals and see the many fish and other live animals.

• Cabrillo Marine Aquarium, 3720 Stephen M. White Drive, San Pedro, 90731
• May 11, 7:00 p.m.
• Admission:  $5.00 Adults and $1.00 for Seniors, Students and Children
• For more information, Call 310-548-7562 or visit www.cabrillomarineaquarium.org