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Weekend Planner: Relay for Life, Bowling Fundraiser and Cinco De Mayo

A roundup of weekend events in Clawson and Royal Oak.

1. Dairy-O Fundrasier

On Friday from 6-9 p.m. there will be a Relay for Life fundraiser at the Dairy O in Clawson. The ice cream shop will give 20 percent of its proceeds to the Clawson Relay for Life.

2. Relay for Life of Clawson

Relay for Life of Clawson is this weekend at City Park. Opening ceremonies begin at 10 a.m. Saturday. Following the opening ceremonies there will be a Survivor Lap at noon; Caregiver Lap at 1 p.m.; Fight Back Ceremony at 3 p.m.; Luminaria Cereomy at 9 p.m. and closing ceremonies at 9:30 a.m. Sunday. For more information email felicia.­mcmullen@­cancer.­org or call 248-663-3435.

3. AFSCME Annual Bowl for Education Fundraiser

Local 574 AFSCME will host its 3rd Annual Bowl for Education Fundraiser at 1 p.m. Sunday at Astro Lanes, 32388 John R Rd., in Madison Heights. The cost is $25 at the door which includes three games, bowling, shoes, pizza and a 1st game mystery. There will be a cash bar with happy hour pricing plus prizes, raffles and lucky strike ball. Proceeds will fund the organization's scholarship for high school students.

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4. Mexican Fiesta

The , along with and PBS television, will host a on Friday in celebration of Cinco De Mayo. All proceeds from the alcohol sales will go directly to Camp Casey to help children fight cancer. There will be bouncers, moonwalk, face painting and interactive games for the kids. Adults can enjoy live music, margaritas and locally brewed beer or wine. The event begins at 4 p.m. and admission is $8; children age 4 and under are free. The Royal Oak Farmers Market is located at 316 E 11 Mile Rd.

5. Cinco De Mayo in Royal Oak

In addition to the Mexican Fiesta in Royal Oak, there are several other events and celebrations going on this weekend for Cinco De Mayo. Click here for a list of events and Cinco De Mayo preview stories on the Royal Oak Patch.

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