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Melonhead Softball Tourney planned for late 2015 Inspired by the impromptu softball tournament late in 2014 to help the Benner family as their daughter Emerie fought cancer, Rich Vitiello will be teaming with the Melonhead Foundation to bring back the tournament later this year. The locally based Photo by David Burk charity, Melonhead Foundation is headed up by resident Deb Leone and was started after her own daughter, Melanie, passed from Leukemia over 20 years ago. Leone knows first-hand the financial and emotional difficulties families endure, as they have to take time from work while also dealing with medical costs. The Foundation has helped 525 families with 100 percent of the fundraising going to families in Arizona. They have four major fundraising events throughout the year, including a pancake breakfast and auction held at Harrah’s Ak-Chin Casino every August. Vitiello will be looking for residents and sponsors to help organize the event, with a goal of doubling the totals of the 2014 one-day softball tourney that brought in roughly $3,500. For more information on Melonhead: melonhead.org Urban Royality Entertainment to present Band Night @ Raceway Every Saturday beginning March 7, Urban Royalty Entertainment will be hosting local bands Raceway Bar and Grill, 49237 W Papago Rd. $5 Cover w/two drink minimum and music will start at 8:30 PM. First up talent on the roster is Callie Young. If you are interested in performing, contact Chrystal Allen-O’Jon, [email protected] COPA JanFeb ‘15 Callie Young 41