The East Greenwich Animal Protection League (EGAPL), a no-kill 501(c)(3) animal rescue organization, will host a day of family fun complete with a visit from Miss Rhode Island 2015, Alexandra Curtis, and Miss RI’s Outstanding Teen 2015, Catarina Girardi Saturday, July 18.

The “Puppies, Pageant Queens & Popcorn” event – complete with kitties, too - will be an outdoor event held rain or shine from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. at the shelter, located at 4302 Post Road, Warwick. Miss Rhode Island will be available for photos and a meet & greet from noon to 2 p.m.

Local favorite Frenchy’s Popcorn will be there all day with popcorn, cotton candy, sno cones and more. The Brandi Project, which provides financial and educational support to dog-rescue organizations, will also be on site selling merchandise including T-shirts and car decals to help support its mission. Additionally, 200 raffle tickets will be available for $20.00 a piece for a chance to win two tickets to see a New England Patriots game this season. Groovy Gator, an upscale Newport-based children’s clothing store, will be hosting a fashion show at 2 p.m.

“We are proud to be part of such a wonderful community and are always excited for the opportunity to invite everyone over to have some fun – all while raising awareness for the many animals we have that are looking for homes,” said president Tammy Flanagan in a statement. “It’s going to be a great day with activities the whole family will enjoy; and we hope some families will even choose to adopt a new furry friend.”

EGAPL will hold adoption hours all day during the event to find homes for their many adoptable – and adorable - animals, including puppies, kittens, and adult dogs and cats.

Can’t go but would like to contribute to helping homeless animals? You can donate at http://egapl.

com/make-a-donation.