Bob’s Old-Fashion Charity Corn Roast set Aug. 26 in Canton

The Connection Church is ready for one of the most enjoyable events of the year. It’s the annual free picnic and corn roast which is held at the church, 3855 Sheldon Road, in Canton just north of Michigan Ave.
The church is working together with Bob’s Old-Fashion Charity Corn Roast who provides the food. Bring the family and have a day of fun with good food and visit with some of the charities the corn roast supports.
Bob’s Old Fashion Charity Corn Roast will be held from 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. Saturday, Aug. 26, in Canton — by donation only.
Enjoy all you can eat: roasted corn, hot dogs, baked beans, watermelon, ice cream, cotton candy, snow cones, and a beverage. All without charge to the public. They do however, ask for a freewill donation. All funds raised through donations will be used to assist various charities, including the Canton Lions Club. A 50/50 raffle will also be held during the event.
Additionally, there will be the following for all to enjoy.
• Canton Concert Band, the official band of the Village Theater;
• Ear Center Audiology will check for hearing deficiencies;
• Eversight, formally the Michigan Eye Bank, will discuss cornea transplants;
• Face painting and a balloon twister for the kids;
• Greater Detroit Agency for the Blind and visually impaired;
• Juvenile Diabetes Research Foundation with information;
• Leader Dog School will bring their puppies to greet all;
• Petting farm for kids to enjoy small animals;
• Moon house where the kids can bounce around inside;
• Project Kids’ Sight will identify sight impairments of kids;
• Seedling Braille Books, who provide books for the blind, will be there; and
• Village Wellness Center will massage those tired backs.
Last year, 1,300 people attended the event, even though it was raining. This year, 1,800 are expected.
For additional information, call Bill Van Winkle at (734) 254-9404 or email [email protected] .