This Saturday, September 9, the Macomb County Food Program will host a fun-filled day of entertainment while promising hope and so much more for Macomb County families in need. For the 5th straight year, the L.E.T.S. E.A.T. (Leaders Emerging To Secure Emergency Aid Together) Food Drive–which takes place at Freedom Hill County Park in Sterling Heights–will feature live entertainment, a magic show, face painting, a petting zoo, moon walks, and lots of vendors with food and refreshments.

In 2005, the L.E.T.S. E.A.T. Food Drive raised $51,000 and 13,700 lbs. of non-perishable food items for families in need.

The schedule for this year’s event (Saturday, September 9, 2006) includes:

Noon - Opening Ceremonies with color guard and vocalist
12:30 pm - Entertainment: My Bedbugs
1:00 pm - Vocalist: Theresa Randazzo
1:15 pm - Starlight Dance Center & Dancers Only
1:30 pm - A Tribute to the King (Elvis, of course)
1:45 pm - STAND Strength Team
2:30 pm - Magic Show
2.45 pm - Andrea Redmond Dance Academy
3:15 pm - Entertainment: My Bedbugs (2nd Show)
4:00 pm - Lutheran High School North Dance Team
4:45 pm - Entertainment: Bluz Brothers
5:00 pm - Entertainment: My Bedbugs (3rd Show)
5:30 pm - Raffle Drawing
6:00 pm - Fade To Grey
7:45 pm - Closing Remarks and Thank You

Admission and parking are free with a donation. Visit the Food Drive website at www.letseat5.com for more information. Freedom Hill County Park is located at 15000 Metropolitan Parkway in Sterling Heights, Michigan, between Schoenherr and Utica Roads. For information on the Park, call (586) 979-7010 or visit www.freedomhillcountypark.com.