DATELINE: 2013 DAN MCCARTY GOLF CLASSIC

The 18th Annual Dan McCarty Golf Classic is scheduled for Saturday, June 22, 2013 at Greystone Golf and Country Club. Gather with friends, family, and colleagues for this 18 hole best ball scramble event. $110 per person or $440 per foursome. Each golfer receives a round of 18, golfer gifts, access to driving range and putting green, and lunch. Please visit our DMGC Web Page here on the Metro for full information and sponsorship opportunities. You can enter by going to the Lupus on-line registration site, or download and mail the registration form here. Early registration is encouraged as event participation is limited to ensure a 4-hour round.

You can also get more information about Greystone Golf Club, or getting more information about all the wonderful things the Michigan Lupus Foundation offers by clicking on the links. We hope to see you all at the event.the golf cours

DATELINE: YPSILANTI, MICHIGAN

Austin McCarty (right) competed in his second run of the year, in preparation for a marathon in late summer. The Ypsilanti Color Run was held on Saturday, May 11 in Ypsilanti, Michigan. It was a party atmosphere that overtook the city as Austin and an estimated 15,000 others dashed through streets. Runners of all shapes and sizes doused in a kaleidoscope of colors crossed the finish line in Riverside Park as they concluded their 5k event. Smiles were abundant just about everywhere in Ypsilanti Saturday as the city was awash with color and abuzz with people enjoying The Color Run. This was the second year for the event.

Karen and Mike McCarty were joined by Ryan McCarty and his son Luke for a short, wet, but fun evening of minor league baseball just outside Grand Rapids. The tarp went on the field at Fifth Third Ballpark after an inning-and-a-half. Then it came off for a batter. Then went back on. So we didn't stick around to see if the hometown West Michigan Whitecaps defeated the Great Lakes Loons from Midland. But we did see Rockford elementary school students sing the national anthem. And Ryan took Luke into the outfield before the game along with a lot of other parents and kids. And we did see a Whitecaps player leg out an infield hit. And a little kid beat mascot Crash the River Rat in a race around the bases. We also saw Luke slap hands/paws with the Whitecaps' pig mascot. Oh ,and it was dime hotdog night! Fortunately, Karen's tickets (she got 'em at a school auction) were good for a free hotdog and drink. But I popped for a second dog. We also learned from the free program that the West Michigan Whitecaps Hall of Fame includes Brandon Inge, Joel Zumaya and Ramon Santiago, among others. We'll go again. The Great Lakes Loons defeated the West Michigan Whitecaps, 6-1.

DATELINE: HOLLAND, MICHIGAN

Roosevelt Jones will perform in Holland summer series. Mike McCarty and Joe Lehman, who form the musical duo Roosevelt Jones, will be in the 2013 Downtown Holland Street Performer Series. Mike (acoustic guitar and vocals) and Joe (percussion) will play on June 13 (opening night), July 25, and Aug. 15. The outdoor series will run every Thursday evening from 6:30 to 8:30 from June 13 through Aug. 29. Each night, 32 acts -- music, magic, tumblers, jugglers, and more -- will be spread along the sidewalks of Eighth Street, from River Avenue to past College Avenue. Roosevelt Jones also played in last year's series. On June 13, Roosevelt Jones will play near Kilwin's on College Avenue at Eighth Street. On the other dates, the duo will be near stores at the corner of Eighth and River. If you'll be in the area, stop in and say "hi." 

Not to be outdone by Austin's Color Run, Larry McCarty and Gina Deakins participated in the annual Tap 'N' Run on May 11 in Nashville. Tap 'N' Run combined a ridiculous running race - a 4k with 3 beer chug stations* along the race course, a full beer at the Finish Line, crazy costumes, great times with friends, and unbelievable athleticism. JAM Active has teamed up with some rad bars in Nashville to create this awesome day of racing and community enjoyment! (*chug stations = 5-6 oz. of beer per) In addition to being a part of an awesome and unique racing experience, all participants received a sweet Finisher's medal (that doubles as a bottle opener...no, really), the equivalent of over two beers and a Tap 'N' Run t-shirt to commemorate your amazing accomplishment. You also had the option to have your race professionally timed so you and your friends can laugh about how long it took to finish a mere 4k while sipping some suds!