St. Michael Evangelical Lutheran Church will host “Paws for a Blessing” on Sunday, Nov. 4. The event includes a noon lunch followed by a 1 p.m. blessing service for pets. Several raffles will be held, including ones for pet-themed gift baskets, a large stuffed giraffe and tickets to Lion Country Safari. Raffle proceeds will benefit a local pet organization. For more information, call (561) 793-4999, e-mail stmelc@bellsouth.net or visit www.stmichaelelc.com.