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Merrimack River Feline Rescue Society’s Strut For Strays walk and festival is this weekend at Winnekenni Park in Haverhill.
The annual, family-friendly walk takes place Sunday, June 7, from 10:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m., and ends with lunch on the grounds of Winnekenni Castle, 347 Kenoza Ave. In addition to the hike, live music, face painting and lawn games are offered. This year’s fundraising goal is $60,000. Those who raise at least $50 will receive a commemorative walk T-shirt. Those who raise at least $400 earn a commemorative jacket.
The nonprofit is also looking for sponsors for the event. Sponsorships run from $750 to $2,500.
Those interested in registering for the walk are advised to go to MRFRS.org.
The Merrimack River Feline Rescue Society provides mobile low-cost spaying and neuter services, vaccinations, free microchip, foster and adoption services in the Merrimack Valley, North Shore and Central Massachusetts. The group operates an adoption center in Salisbury.