As Part of Bradford Summer Daze Events, the Roseart Company has announced plans to present a Zippo Lighter Show on July 17 and 18, 2009 at St. Bernard Parish Center in downtown Bradford. Zippo collectors are invited to participate by setting up their own tables to buy, sell, and trade Zippo lighters or Case knives.

The event is scheduled for Friday, July 17 from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. and Saturday, July 18 from 10 a.m. - 2 p.m. The fee for a table is $35 for one 6 ft. table and $50 for two 6 ft. tables. For more information or to download the registration form, go to RoseartLighters.com. Registrations must be received by June 12.

“We look forward to seeing whoever can make it on short notice. We will try to make this fun and hopefully you can even sell some lighters,” said Kelly Rose Platko, Roseart Company president.

Other downtown Bradford events are being planned including a car show, sidewalk sales, karaoke and the 12th annual Kids and Cancer Benefit Motorcycle Run beginning with registration ($10 per person) at the Zippo/Case Museum on Saturday at 8 a.m. The run is slated to roll through northern Pennsylvania and western New York rain or shine led by the 1947 Zippo Car. Although the event has typically involved motorcycles, anyone with any vehicle is welcome to participate. A limited quantity of numbered Zippo collectible lighters will be for sale to registrants on a first come first serve basis. Individually numbered event Zippo lighters will be available for sale at registration.

Kids and Cancer organizers are also raffling off a 2009 Harley Dyna Series Fat Bob with a custom paint job representing the 150th Anniversary of the discovery of oil in Pennsylvania. Tickets can be obtained for a $20 donation until the winning ticket is drawn at the conclusion of the run. Winner need not be present to win.

“Every year, we have participants travel from as far as North and South Carolina, Ohio, Maryland, Texas, Florida, and Canada to ride in this event, while some others have only a few blocks to travel. We are thankful for every person that takes time out of their busy lives to spend the day at this run,” event organizers Kathy Peace stated.

For more information email the Kids and Cancer organizers at kidsandcancerrun@yahoo.com.