![]() on North Coast News.Īlso scheduled starting today at 10 a.m. The Relay Week closing ceremony will be broadcast Aug. at McKinleyville High School, 1300 Murray Road. in Eureka and the same event is planned Saturday from 8 to 11 p.m. Other Relay Week events include an all-day silent auction Thursday on the Relay For Life Facebook page (Bidding ends at midnight.) On Friday from 8 to 11 p.m., there’ll be a free “Luminaria Drive-Through Trail” at Faith Center Foursquare Church, 1032 Bay St. We are happy to provide them a platform and audience to do so.” “We feel extremely grateful to have the support of our local artists and excited to bring the community a full line-up of music and good vibes on Wednesday night. Not only is the Charity Concert Night helping to fund our mission, but most of these artists have not been able to play for anyone since the pandemic started. “Without hesitation, every musician we reached out to jumped at the opportunity to help our cause,” Mirjah said. Music will be performed by The Gatehouse Well, Irie Rockerz, StereotactiX, the Jim Lahman Band and others. Admission is a $20 donation, with the Zoom linked emailed out Tuesday. All of these events are free of charge.Ī “Charity Concert Night” is set for Wednesday from 7 to 9 p.m. On Monday from 7 to 8 p.m., a “Survivor Celebration Night” is planned via Facebook Live On Tuesday from 7 to 8 p.m., “Tutu Tuesday Zumba Night” is taking place with Michaele Whiteley on Facebook Live. Relay Week kicks off today from 10 to 10:30 a.m., with an opening ceremony and “Survivor Lap” being broadcast on North Coast News (KAEF 28/23). “Most people assumed it was canceled this year, so when we told them it was still on, they got very excited. With a mix of celebrations and activities online, on the news and in person (socially distant in our cars), there is something for everyone.” “I am overwhelmed by the support of the volunteers and community that are still participating and fundraising for our re-formatted virtual event,” she said. However, it is thanks to our generous donors and sponsors who are making it all possible. It is incredible to see what our community can do when we come together. Mirjah added: “The truth is, the pandemic has also hit us hard and, for the first time in our 100-plus year history, we are seeing our mission put at risk. The ACS has had to make cuts across the board in regards to staffing and expenses, so we are putting this year’s Relay Week on with virtually no budget to spend.
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