Joe Kocur Annual Charity Softball Classic Aug. 27

The Annual Celebrity Chairy Softball Classic is back this year on Saturday, August 27 at Duck Lake Pines Park in Highland.

The event is organized by the Joe Kocur Foundation for Children, and brings together area athletes and celebrities to play some softball. This is the eighth year of the event -- and last years softball games raised more than $130,000.

Games this year are happening at noon, 2 and 4 p.m. Tickets purchased in advance are $10 per person and $15 per person at the event.

All proceeds will benefit multiple local children's charities.

You can get more information at www.joekocurfoundation.org