Griff II will be celebrating his 7th birthday at the NEW Black Cat location in Valley Junction (134 5th Street, West Des Moines) from 1–3 p.m. on Saturday, July 12. All are welcome—please join us! There will be a special birthday-themed ice cream flavor in honor of the occasion, and, instead of gifts, we invite you to bring donations (non-perishable food and personal hygiene items) for the Little Free Pantries in the Drake Neighborhood. There is no better way for Griff to celebrate his special day than to help the community in his honor. We’ll see you there!

— Erin Bell, University Communications and Marketing