Relay is in the reserve

THERE will be plenty of people walking around Toomuc Reserve this weekend during the 18-hour Relay for Life event, but there will also be a stack of family friendly entertainment to enjoy.
The relay kicks off on Friday at 5.30pm with an opening ceremony, followed by survivors and carers taking to the track for the first lap, accompanied by a piper.
From 6.45pm Star Search for a Cause starts, a talent search run by the Casey Relay for Life, with last year’s finalists to perform.
Solo artist Brittany Leo will then sing from 7.30pm followed by a candlelight ceremony from 8.30pm.
“This is a moving experience where we all remember those who have lost the fight against cancer,” Pakenham Relay president John Henzen said.
“The lighting of candles in a bag with a message takes place at this time and these candlebags then surround the track for the remainder of the event.”
Local band Refinery will then perform from 9.45pm until midnight while background music will be played between 1am and 7am to keep teams inspired to keep walking during the night.
There will be yoga and zumba from 7am and 9.30am, followed by Totally Wilde Magic show for families and people of all ages.
And there will also be a jumping castle for the children.