Sarge’s Animal Rescue Foundation will host a ribbon-cutting ceremony for its new adoption center from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Saturday, March 26. The ribbon cutting will take place at 11:30 a.m. followed by snacks donated by The Patio Bistro.

The center is located at 256B Industrial Park Drive in the Waynesville Industrial Park and will offer adoptions from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. on Tuesdays and Saturdays and from 1 to 6 p.m. on Thursdays.

The foundation is accepting entries for its fifth annual pet photography contest. Deadline to submit photos is Tuesday, April 26. Categories are dog, puppy, cat, kitten, other pets, Sarge’s rescue animal and photographers under 12 years old. Entry fee is $10. Photos must be original and no smaller than 4 by 6 inches. Prizes will be awarded at 10 a.m. Saturday, April 30 at Bocelli’s Italian Eatery. Entry forms are online at www.sargeandfriends.org. 828.246.9050.