In Brief

New Citizens Take Oath At Ceremony Sunday

U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services will administer the oath of allegiance to candidates seeking to become U.S. citizens during a naturalization ceremony at 1 p.m. Sunday at the Greenbelt Community Center, 15 Crescent Rd. in Greenbelt. For information, call 301-397-2208.

Prince George's Offers Discounted Cat Adoptions

The Prince George's County Department of Environmental Resources' Animal Management Group is offering discounted fees for the adoption of cats and kittens this month.

The move is part of National Adopt-A-Cat Month, which comes as shelters and rescue groups cope with an influx of kittens. The agency's discounted fees, of $35 for male cats and $50 for females, cover a microchip, a county license, a rabies shot and spaying or neutering.

"June is the perfect time to promote cat adoptions since the spring and summer months typically bring an increase of cats and kittens to our facility," Rodney Taylor, associate director of the Animal Management Group, said in a statement. "We encourage County citizens and residents to visit our location and meet all the wonderful cats that are looking for loving, permanent homes."

For information, call 301-499-8300 or visit http://www.princegeorgescountymd.gov/DER/AMG.

Conference Offers Help For Coping in Tough Times

Leslie E. Johnson, the wife of Prince George's County Executive Jack B. Johnson (D), will host a conference June 13 to help people deal with difficult times.

Registration for the conference, "Coping in Extraordinary Times," will begin at 7:30 a.m., with the program running from 8 a.m. to 1 p.m. at Ernest Everett Just Middle School, 1300 Campus Way N. in Mitchellville.

Representatives from the Prince George's County Health, Family Services, Social Services and Police departments will lead workshops, assist with questions and provide resource materials.

Workshops include: "Managing Your Finances," "Improving Your Physical Health," "Emotional and Mental Health," "Parenting Issues," "Preparing to Work" and "Recreation and Having Personal and Family Fun."

The conference is free, but reservations are encouraged at 301-883-4707.

Prince George's Signs Sister City Agreement

Prince George's County has entered a sister city agreement with the Njikwa Council from the Republic of Cameroon, County Executive Jack B. Johnson announced.

Njikwa Mayor Lazarious Aziah joined Johnson last month for the signing, which is aimed at fostering trade and commerce and literary and educational activities between the two jurisdictions.

The signing was part of a three-day forum promoting investment in Africa. The event was hosted by the U.S. Embassy in Cameroon, the Prince George's County Economic Development Corp.'s Africa Trade Office and the African Investment Corp.

Hyattsville Park Hosts Event for Artsy Dogs

The Lively Arts in Hyattsville will host "Dogs for the Arts" at 9:30 a.m. Saturday at Magruder Park, 40th Avenue at Hamilton Street in Hyattsville. The public can bring leashed dogs for paw painting, dog tricks and an owner-and-dog look-alike contest. For information or to register, call 301-699-5440.

-- Compiled by AKEYA DICKSON