Whitley County's Relay for Life is just weeks away!
By Jennifer Zartman Romano
Whitley County’s Relay for Life for the American Cancer Society is just weeks away from 24-hours of fun, family and fundraising – with a goal of raising $65,000.
Beginning at 9 a.m. on June 6, 2009, activities will continue throughout the day on the track and surrounding field area of Indian Springs Middle School.
One of the many events planned that day is a silent auction which has been wonderfully supported by area business and individuals. The auction begins at 9 a.m. and ends at 9 p.m. on June 6.
What follows is a list of some of the items that will be available in the auction:
a Hydrangea tree from Daniel Landscaping, cornhole boards, fishing gear from Busco Bait & Tackle, treats from Kernel Colada’s Snack Shack, gold pendant from Murphy’s Jewelers, Holland Lop bunny, carpet cleaning service from Aladdin’s, oil changes, restaurant gift certificates, an original print by Carolyn Beard, tools from Morsches, cookbooks, haircuts, handmade items and gifts, an area rug from Aumsbaugh Flooring, a floral arrangement from The Watering Can Florist, a painting by Sarah Creason and much more.
Games and activities will be going on throughout the day and into the evening. Entertainment will be provided during the day by the All Star Twirlers, the Red Hat Strutters and at 7 p.m. there will be a free concert by Cheyenne.
Click the link below for the full schedule of events...
| Time | Movie Theme Hour | Activity/Event | Entertainment |
| 9am | Facing the Giants Wear Your NFL Gear | Opening Ceremony | |
| 9:30am | Punt, Pass, Kick Contest | ||
| 10am | Willy Wonka & The Chocolate Factory Dress as your favorite character | All Star Twirlers & Poms | |
| 10:30am | Find the Golden Ticket Scavenger Hunt | ||
| 11am | Funny Farm Wear your Farm Gear | Down on the Farm Relay | |
| 12pm | Disney Movie Hour Dress like your Favorite Disney Character | Children's Relay Kids In Field Activities | Chippy the Clown |
| 1pm | Singing in the Rain Wear Your Rain Gear | Towns of Harmony | |
| 1:30pm | Slip, Slap, Slop Relay | ||
| 2pm | Days of Thunder Wear Your Nascar Gear | Remote Control Races | |
| 3pm | Viva Las Vegas Wear as the King, Elvis Presley | An Impersonator Contest & Open Karaoke | |
| 4pm | Bring It On Cheer Gear | Mini Cheer Camp | CCHS Cheerleaders |
| 4:30pm | Red Hat Strutters | ||
| 5pm | Rocky Boxing Gloves | Fight Back Ceremony | |
| 5:30pm | Survivor Lap | ||
| 6pm | Cast Away Decorate & Carry Your Best Wilson | Survivor Dinner | |
| 7pm | Pure Country Cowboy Gear | Cheyenne Performs | |
| 8pm | Grease 70's Attire | ||
| 9pm | Pretty in Pink Breast Cancer Awareness Hour | ||
| 9:30pm | Luminaria Ceremony | ||
| 10pm | |||
| 11pm | Miracle Hockey Gear | Relay Olympics | |
| 12am | Forrest Gump Run Forrest Run | Midnight Mile | |
| 1am | ET ET's Ghost Costume | Tricycle Races | |
| 2am | Employee of the Month Favorite Grocery Attire | Shopping Cart Races | |
| 3am | Footloose 80's Wear | Footloose Dance Off | |
| 4am | Splash Beach Wear | BINGO | |
| 5am | Chicken Run Bed Head Hour | Rooster Crowing Contest | |
| 6am | Flashdance Jazzercise Attire | YMCA Morning Exercises | |
| 7am | Breakfast @ Tiffany's Wear Your Favorite PJ's | ||
| 8am | Sister Act Dress like a Nun | Worship Service Trent & Amanda Boston | |
| 9am | Closing Ceremonies |