Birds of a feather will flock together at Gabriel Foundation open house

FLOCK OPEN HOUSE - The Gabriel Foundation will hold its Friends of the Flock Open House and Art Auction on Saturday, Feb. 16 from 3 to 5 p.m. It will be an afternoon of art, appetizers and avian adventure.

For every $10 donation made, each guest will receive a door prize ticket for specialty items and services donated by local businesses. There will be one-of-a-kind pieces created for the foundation by Colorado wildlife artist John Brasaemle.

The foundation is located at 1025 Acoma Street in Denver. Information: 303.629.5900 x215 or www.thegabrielfoundation.org

MEET YOUR VALENTINE - You could meet the feline love of your life between noon and 4 p,m. today at Rocky Mountain Feline Rescue in Denver. The group's Valentine's Open House will also feature food and drinks. In addition, animal behaviorist Yukari Bianchi will be on hand to offer pet-related advice.

Rocky Mountain Feline Rescue is located at 2390 S. Delaware St. , Denver. Information: (720) 220-2749.

FURRY SCURRY - Registration is now open for the 20th annual Furry Scurry on May 4 in Denver's Washington Park.

Thousands of pets and their guardians take part, raising funds that help provide shelter and humane care to companion animals and horses; rescue sick, injured and abused animals, and adopt out homeless pets. Information

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