The Kritter Karnival and Community Appreciation Event brings hundreds of guests in support of the Humane Society’s efforts helping save pet lives. Families can enjoy food, games, face painting, jumpy houses, and more. Saturday, September 28. Noon–3 p.m. Humane Society for Inland Mendocino County. 9700 Uva Dr., Redwood Valley. Learn about this and other Humane Society events at tinyurl.com/43tyjhje.