Whole Foods Market presents its Summer Cook-off Series

Ok, this sounds like fun!

Check out the Summer Cook-off Series presented by Whole Foods Market

Whole Foods invites everyone to "bring your taste buds and join the fun as we fire up the grill!"

You'll get the chance to vote for your favorite dish as you tour the store on a quest to find the "Most Delicious Recipe."

You'll get to take away recipe cards for all the tasty dishes so that you can recreate them for you and your family.

When: Thursday, July 23rd:

What time: 5:00 -7:00 p.m.

Where: Whole Foods Market, 1001 Galleria Boulevard in Roseville. 916-781-5300, http://www.wholefoodsmarket.com

The Keaton Raphael Memorial's 12th Annual Chipping Away at Childhood Cancer Golf Tournament

The Keaton Raphael Memorial has always been near and dear to my heart! Each year, they participate in an event called St. Baldrick's Day, where people shave their heads to raise money for The Keaton Raphael Memorial.

In 2005, I participated and shaved my head! It was one of the coolest things I've ever done (yep, that's me to the left with my freshly shaved head)!

In fact, I'm going to do it again -- in 2010, I'll be shaving my head again for this remarkable organization. I'm in the process of growing my hair out now (it's just below my shoulders) so that before the shave, we can cut off a nice long ponytail that I can then donate to Locks of Love (a wonderful organization that makes wigs for children who have lost their hair due to cancer treatments, http://www.locksoflove.org/). So let the countdown begin!

In the meantime...Coming up in August is The Keaton Raphael Memorial's 12th Annual Chipping Away at Childhood Cancer Golf Tournament!

When: Monday, August 24; Registration begins at 9:30 a.m. and the shotgun start is 11:30 a.m.

Where: Sierra View Country Club in Roseville

The Details: The tournament costs $500 for a twosome and $1,000 for a foursome, which includes green fees, a cart, box lunch, a fabulous Hawaiian-themed dinner, putting contest, raffle, goodies on the range, a silent auction and prizes. Golf tournament sponsorships range from $150 to $5,000. Dinner costs $40 if you would like to attend and not participate in the golf tournament.

About The Keaton Raphael Memorial: The goal of this non-profit organization is to support children with cancer and their families by providing emotional, educational and financial support, while also increasing awareness and funding research toward a cure. In addition, they also offers burial expenses to families and provides an extensive network of resources.

To find out more about The Keaton Raphael Memorial, their golf tournament or their St. Baldricks events next year, log on to http://www.childcancer.org/, or call or email Kendall Burley: events@childcancer.org or call 916-784-6786.