7th Annual Oyster Roast To Fight Cancer

Come one, come all to the 7th Annual Oyster Roast & Seafood Extravaganza! On Saturday, April 17, 2010, the Crusading Kippers Relay for Life Team and J.H. West Seafood will host the event. It will be at J.H. West Seafood in Oyster. Festivities begin at 4:00 PM and the fun lasts until midnight, with food being served until 8:00 PM. Guests will feast on oysters, clams, snow crabs, crab balls, shrimp, tuna, soft crabs, fish, scallops and mussels. Foods for the land-lover such as barbeque, meatballs, wings, baked ziti, macaroni and cheese, potato salad, and coleslaw will be served as well.

The crowd will be delighted by the talents of the musical groups Thelma & Erika Peterson, and Heather & the Oyster Boys. Both silent and live auctions featuring local artwork and crafts, carvings and jewelry will be held. This event offers something for everyone.

Tickets are $50. Beer/liquor cups can be purchased for $10. Tickets are available at J.H. West Seafood in Townsend, Sullivan's Office Supply, Rayfield's Pharmacy in Cape Charles & Nassawadox, the Eastville Post Office, Machipongo Trading Co, T&W Block and Whats Your Fancy in Parksley. Tickets are limited. For more information, contact Dana at 331-4420.

All proceeds will benefit the American Cancer Society Relay for Life. Relay for Life is the signature event for the American Cancer Society. To become involved in Relay for Life in our community, visit the website www.relayforlife.org/nandua