Local citizens will be able

to feel a little bit like cowboys and cowgirls this Saturday when the

American Cancer Society's Cattle Baron's Ball comes to the Kiwanis

Exhibiton Hall in Fayetteville.

The proceeds from this event

will contribute to the local programs of the Amercian Cancer Society.

These programs are available to the public, free of charge. The proceeds

will also go toward research and development.

In addition to receiving money

from ticket sales, the American Cancer Society has received donations

from corporate sponsors to help organize the event. One way that local

corporations have helped is by donating items to the auction and sponsoring

a pig for the live pigs race.

Racing pigs is only part of

the fun at the ball, though. There will be live music provided by local

band Justus, games of chance, mechanical bull rides, a prime rib dinner

and unlimited beer, wine and soda. Among the items being auctioned are

original artwork, signed sports jerseys, simulator rides, jewelry and

more.

So pull on some jeans, strap

on some boots and put on your cowboy hats for what is sure to be a fun

evening. Tickets for the American Cancer Society's Cattle baron's

Ball are $100 per person, $60 of which is tax-deductible. Phone Sheri

Waynick of the American cancer Society at 770-460-8920 for tickets.