Leader Dog Carnival, 'Bark for Life' and More in Rochester This Weekend

Looking for something to do this weekend in or around Rochester and Rochester Hills? Here are some ideas:

Rochester area

Leader Dog Carnival

• 4 p.m. Friday, May 3
• Kmart, 1100 S Rochester Road, Rochester Hills
• Event features rides, games, food and family fun. Proceeds benefit the Leader Dogs for the Blind and other sight-related charities supported by the Rochester Hills Lions Club.
• Free

Relay For Life Fundraiser - Bark for Life

• 9 a.m. Saturday, May 4
• Bloomer Park, 345 John R Road, Rochester Hills
• Bark For Life is a noncompetitive walk event for dogs and their owners to raise funds and awareness for the American Cancer Society's fight against cancer.
• $20

Robotics Demonstration

• 11 a.m. Saturday, May 4
• Rochester Hills Public Library, 500 Olde Towne Road
• The high school robotics team the AdamBots will share their knowledge about robotics, science, and technology in this interactive presentation.
• Free

Nearby

Angiosarcoma Awareness 5K Road Race and Walk

• 9 a.m. Saturday, May 4
• Troy Athens High School, 4333 John R Road, Troy
• The purpose of this race/walk is to raise awareness and money to fund Angiosarcoma research. The race was set up by Ryan Humphrey, an Athens graduate who now suffers from Angiosarcoma.
• $30

2013 Walk Like MADD

• 8:30 a.m. Saturday, May 4
• Oakland Mall Shopping Center, 412 W 14 Mile Road, Troy
• This is a 5k non-competitive fundraising and awareness walk for Mothers Against Drunk Driving Michigan. Event includes fun activities, live entertainment and food.
• $20

The 35th Cranbrook Kingswood Annual Fun Run

• 9 a.m. Saturday, May 4
• 39221 Woodward Ave, Bloomfield Hills
• Traverse through the beautiful 315 acres of historic Cranbrook Educational Community in Bloomfield Hills.
• $25

Breathe Deep Michigan

• 9 a.m. Saturday, May 4
• Booth Park, North Old Woodward Avenue, Birmingham
• This 5K (3.1 mile) untimed walk will raise money for critical lung cancer research. The course is friendly to strollers, wheelchairs and pets.
• $20

Walk for Wishes benefitting Make-A-Wish

• 9 a.m. Saturday, May 4
• Detroit Zoo, 8450 W 10 Mile Road, Royal Oak
• This non-competitive two-mile walk through the zoo will raise funds for Make-A-Wish Michigan. Walkers will enjoy a family-friendly day, refreshments and more.
• $15

"Artful" Exhibition by Metro Detroit's Alice Frank at Lawrence Street Gallery

• 6 p.m. Friday, May 3
• Lawrence Street Gallery, 22620 Woodward Avenue, Ferndale
• "Artful,” a show of work by Metro Detroit artist Alice Frank, will be exhibited throughout May with an official opening 6-9 p.m. Friday.
• Free and open to public

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