Make plans to attend ‘Mike-a-Palooza’
February 28, 2013 in Lake County News-Chronicle
‘Mike-A-Palooza’
WHAT: “Mike-A-Palooza,” a benefit for Silver Bay resident Mike Maki
WHEN: Noon to 10 p.m., Saturday, March 9
WHERE: National Forest Lodge, 9905 National Forest Lodge Road in Isabella, just off Hwy 1
WHY: To help pay medical and personal bills for Maki, who is battling esophageal cancer
TICKETS: $25 in advance at mikemaki.com, $35 at the door
DONATIONS: Checks can be sent to “Benefit For Mike Maki,”
NSFCU at PO Box 159, Silver Bay, MN 55614.
Auction items can also be mailed or dropped off to
JT Starkovich at 21 Green Lane, Silver Bay, MN
55614, or Andy Fisher at 6125 Hwy 1, Silver Bay,
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