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Relay for Life is in Oak Ridge on Friday

Posted at 11:59 am May 18, 2016
By Oak Ridge Today Staff Leave a Comment

Relay for Life Oak Ridge is Friday, May 20, at the Oak Ridge High School track. It’s scheduled from 6 to 11 p.m. Friday.

Here is the schedule of events for what will be a fun evening that will raise money and awareness of the awfulness of cancer, and the effects it has on so many people, a press release said.

  • 5-6 p.m.—Survivors Reception/Registration
  • 6 p.m.—Opening Survivors Lap
  • 7-7:40 p.m.—Mt. LeConte Jug Band
  • 8-8:40 p.m.—Max Souza
  • 9-9:40 p.m.—Steve Rutledge and The Groove Evolution
  • 9:45 p.m.—Luminaria Ceremony and Lap
  • 6-8:30 p.m.— Silent Auction
  • 6-9:15 p.m.—Purchase Luminarias to Dedicate to Loved Ones

There will be other entertainment going on between the regular acts for kids and adults alike, the press release said.

“Please come enjoy the evening and the entertainment with us,” the release said. “You can have a team or just come and enjoy the evening entertainment and seeing the different teams and what they have to offer at their sites. Stay for the luminaria for the emotion and the experience; it is truly beautiful.”

Filed Under: Community, Front Page News, Health, Meetings and Events, Nonprofits, Top Stories Tagged With: cancer, Oak Ridge, Oak Ridge High School, Relay For Life, Survivors Lap

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