P.A.W.S. Animal Adoption’s Center’s ninth annual “Auction for the Animals” takes place at the Samoset Resort in Rockport, beginning at 5:30 pm. This year’s event is generously presented by both Maine Chevy Dealers and Fuller Chevrolet, and will feature hearty appetizers, carving stations, delicious desserts, a cash bar, live music, with and over 200 auction items to fit every budget. Online auction runs from Nov. 13 to Dec. 3. Tickets are $35 per person. Learn more at www.PAWSadoption.org