Nisswa Knitting for Komen

For the second consecutive year, Kristy Yutrzenka and a group of fellow knitting and crochet enthusiasts will spend 24 straight hours using their skills and energy to make a difference in the lives of those who are diagnosed with cancer.

They will be participating in the second annual Nisswa Knit-In for the Cure, from noon June 26 to noon June 27 at Yutrzenka’s yarn store called Utrinkets, located in Nisswa Square. The event has greatly expanded this year to include a street dance June 27 and a classic car show June 28. Proceeds from all the events will benefit the Brainerd Lakes Affiliate of Susan G. Komen for the Cure.

The street dance, called Sock Hop for the Cure, is 6-10 p.m., and will feature music, a beer tent

The Cruising for the Cure Classic Car Show will be from 11 a.m.to 3 p.m. Admission is free. However, those showing cars are being asked for a $10 donation to Komen. The public can vote on their favorite car, with awards going to Men’s Choice, Women’s Choice and Kids’ Choice. At 3 p.m., the cars will cruise through Nisswa to signal the end of the event.

The Brainerd Komen’s largest fundraiser of the year is the 10th Annual Susan G. Komen Race for the Cure, which will be July 11 at Forestview Middle School in Baxter.