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September 11, 2014
Euchre Tournament to benefit student run radio station
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ANTON
Registration is under way for
Bark for Life of Canton, a non-
competitive walk designed to take
a bite out of cancer.
Bark For Life adds a twist to
the American Cancer Society tra-
ditional Relay For Life, serving as
a fundraising activity to honor the
care-giving qualities of canine
companions while supporting the
mission of the American Cancer
Society.
The 4th Annual Bark for Life
will begin with registration at 10
a.m. Sept. 20 in Heritage Park in
Canton and opening ceremonies
are scheduled for 11 a.m. prior to
laps around the pathwith canines
in tow. Participants have earned
pledges from supporters for the
laps they walk during the event
which will include special laps
around the path, a survivor cele-
bration, music provided by Metro
Entertainment DJ Services, food
available from official vendor
Burger Spot, photography provid-
ed by Eye 4 One photography,
children's activities, doggie ven-
dors, best costume contest, musi-
cal sit, and other on-sight activi-
ties.
The event began in 2011 after
only four short months of plan-
ning when 78 canine participants
joined the event which generated
more than $5,500. By 2012, the
committee raised $18,000 in the
fight against cancer with almost
100 dogs participating. Last year,
the event matched the 2012 atten-
dance anddonations.
“Dogs have many roles in their
owners lives. They are not only a
pet but also a best friend, aswell a
member of the family,” said Janet
Stafford, event chair. “When a
person is going through cancer
treatment, sometimes as a human
it is hard to find the right words of
encouragement and support. Yet,
a dog doesn't needwords or direc-
tion. They somehow know just
what they need to do whether it is
cuddling next to you, getting you
up for a walk or just being there.
They play an important role in
the caregiving process. “This is
why Bark For life, a Relay For
Life event, recognizes the caregiv-
ing qualities they provide. We cel-
ebrate the support they give their
loved ones and they too help us at
our event take one step closer to
finding a cure for cancer.”
Event organizers are continu-
ing to recruit dogs and their own-
ers to take part in Bark For Life
this year. To register online visit
www.relayforlife.org/barkcanton-
mi
Funds raised through Bark For
Life support the American
Cancer Society's comprehensive
cancer-fighting mission to help
people stay well by preventing
cancer or detecting it early, to
help people get well by being
there for them during and after a
cancer diagnosis, to find cures
through investment in ground-
breaking discovery and to fight
back against cancer by rallying
lawmakers to pass laws to defeat
cancer and by rallying communi-
tiesworldwide to join the fight.
Craft beer aficionados and the
21-and-over crowd will be found
at the 5th Annual Brew, Brats, &
Bands at the Barn fundraising
event from 6-9 p.m. Saturday,
Sept. 13 at the Cady-Boyer Barn,
located in Preservation Park at
500 N. Ridge Road in Canton.
Proceeds from this unique beer
tasting event will support the
Canton Historical Society.
Sponsors of this popular event
include: Canton Leisure
Services, Holiday Market, as well
as Liberty Street BrewingCo.
Admission includes seven
drink tickets each good for a 4-
ounce beer tasting sample.
Attendees will be able to choose
from 60 different craft and spe-
cialty beers that will be available
to sample. Brats with all the fix-
ings will also be included with
admission, as well as a keepsake
beer tasting mug. Musical enter-
tainment will be provided
throughout the evening by The
Dale Hicks Band, performing
classic rock hits and All
Directions, playing popular
RhythmandBlues standards.
“You don't have to be a beer
connoisseur to enjoy this event,”
said Gregg King, facilities super-
visor and event organizer. “Any
event involving drinking craft
beers, eating brats, and listening
to music with friends and family
is bound to be a good time. Plus,
proceeds from this year's event
will benefit the CantonHistorical
Society.”
Tickets are $30 and can be
purchased online at www.canton-
historicalsociety.org, or in person
at the Summit on the Park, 46000
Summit Parkway, and the Canton
Treasurer's Office, 1150 S. Canton
Center Road, as well as the
Canton Farmers Market at 500 N.
Ridge Road. Designated Driver
tickets are also available for $10.
Additional beer tasting tickets
are available for purchase; get
four tickets for $5.
For more information on
Brew, Brats, &Bands at theBarn,
visit www.cantonhistoricalsoci-
ety.org or call (734) 394-5314.
The 3rd Annual Euchre
Classic Tournament to benefit
the student radio programs at the
Plymouth Canton Educational
Park will take place at the
PlymouthElks Club.
Registration will begin at 6
p.m. and the first deal will take
place at 7 p.m. Sept. 20 at the
Elks Club, 41700 Ann Arbor Road
inPlymouth.
Cash prizes will be paid to the
top 10 percent of the field. The
entry fee is $20 if prepaid before
Sept. 15 and $25 at the door. The
fee includes pizza and snacks
and therewill be a cashbar.
Sign up is available at WSD-
PEUCHRE@gmail.com or at
(248) 973-7382.
Any event involving drinking craft beers,
eating brats, and listening to music with friends
and family is bound to be a good time.
”
Brew, Brats and Bands set for Saturday in Canton
Bark for Life Canton registration under way