8/21/14 - The Grind Line will unite for a signature charity softball game held every summer. The Joe Kocur Foundation for Children will host its 2014 Celebrity Softball Series at Duck Lake Pines Park this Saturday. The foundation assists local charities with the primary goal of focusing on families that need assistance either by financial means or logistical support. This marks the 6th year of the popular Celebrity Softball Series event and organizers expect to top their attendance record of 3,000. The day will consist of four games featuring metro-Detroit sports and media celebrities, including a number from the Detroit Red Wings Alumni Association. The Grind Line consisted of players Kris Draper, Joe Kocur, and Kirk Maltby during the teamâs heyday in the late-1990âs. Law enforcement officers and firefighters from Milford, Highland Township, White Lake and Oakland County will also be participating. Between the games, families will be able to get autographs from their favorite Red Wings or local sports celebrity. A kidâs area will feature activities, amusement rides and other attractions while raffles prizes will be awarded throughout the day. All proceeds will benefit multiple local childrenâs charities including Huron Valley Special Olympics and Play Like Jackson Foundation. Gates open at 10:30am Saturday for parking and early seating. Various viewing bleachers and tents will be set up along the path near the baseball diamonds for attendees to watch and cheer. Tickets are $10 in advance and $15 on Saturday. Complete details are available through the link below. (JM)
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