Meet the Milk‑Bone dog

ANTHEM – Sandy, the Milk‑Bone spokesdog, will congratulate winners of the Picture Perfect Pet Photo Contest at 2 p.m. on July 29 at North Valley Regional Library, 40410 N. Gavilan Peak Parkway. Contest photo entries will be accepted through July 28.

Sandy, a dog from Anthem whose photo appears on Milk‑Bone dog biscuit boxes, will sign pawographs and pose for pictures. First‑come, first‑served, limited‑seating available. Call (602) 652‑3000, or visit www.mcldaz.org for contest or event information.

From Mother Goose to pajamas

CAVE CREEK – Desert Broom Library, 29710 N. Cave Creek Road, will host Mother Goose time with great stories and songs from 2‑2:30 p.m. on July 24. A Pajama Party with bedtime stories, songs, a puppet show and snacks will be held 7‑7:45 p.m. on July 27. Pajamas are encouraged. For information, call (602) 534‑7187.

See live desert creatures

ANTHEM – Kids in grades 3‑7, can see live, venomous desert creatures and learn fascinating facts about them at 2 p.m. on July 25. First‑come, first‑served, limited seating at North Valley Regional Library, 40410 N. Gavilan Peak Parkway. Call (602) 652‑3000, or visit www.mcldaz.org.

Have a teddy bear ‘picnic’

ANTHEM – Children ages 3‑5 can bring their favorite teddy bears to a “picnic” at 10 a.m. July 26 and children ages 2 and under are welcome with theirs at 10 a.m. on July 27 in the Story Time Room at North Valley Regional Library, 40410 N. Gavilan Peak Parkway.

Enjoy special teddy bear stories and songs, and a “picnic” of juice and Teddy Grahams. Registration needed. Call (602) 652‑3000, or visit www.mcldaz.org.

Learn make‑up tips from the pros

ANTHEM – Teens can learn tips and tricks from a professional make‑up artist at 2 p.m. on July 27. Bring your make‑up and find out what works best for you. Registration needed at North Valley Regional Library, 40410 N. Gavilan Peak Parkway. Call (602) 652‑3000, or visit www.mcldaz.org.

Phoenix Fire gives free shots

VALLEY – Phoenix Fire Department is offering free immunizations for children every Saturday through the end of September. Arizona has new requirements for school immunizations this year, so parents who are not sure if their children’s shots are current can call (602) 534‑BABY, ext. 2229, to have them checked before school starts.

Vaccines will be given against 13 childhood diseases. All shots required for daycare, kindergarten, elementary, middle and high schools will be available free.

For more information and clinic locations, call or visit www.phoenix.gov/fire/babyshots.html.

English and Spanish available.

Be a ‘Humane Hero’

ANTHEM – Donate extra blankets, towels, animal collars or pet food at North Valley Regional

Library at 2 p.m., July 31, and get a “Humane Hero” certificate from the Arizona Humane Society.

Representatives will show participants how to care for pets and contribute to the humane treatment of animals. First‑come, first‑served, limited‑seating available at 40410 N. Gavilan Peak Parkway. Call (602) 652‑3000, or visit www.mcldaz.org.