Charity Events, Music and Theater, a Parade and More in Enfield This Weekend

Packleaders of Connecticut Dog and Cat Adoption Event
Friday, 4 p.m. and Saturday, noon - The organization will be holding an adoption event at Petsmart. There will be over 30 puppies, dogs, cats, and kittens available. The organization is also looking for volunteers and foster homes. For more information, visit www.packleadersrescue.com. 

Enfield Runs for a Reason
Saturday, 8 a.m. - Registration begins at 8 a.m. and the 5k and 1-mile walk begin at 9 a.m. The kids fun run begins at 10 a.m. The cost is $25. Both the run and the walk start at Healthtrax Fitness and Wellness. To see pictures from last year's race, taken by Richard Tanguay, visit http://www.photoreflect.com/store/thumbpage.aspx?e=8730071. Visit www.runsforareason.com for more information, or visit https://runsignup.com/Register/?raceId=1836 to sign up.

Kyla's Cut-a-Thon
Saturday, 9 a.m. - Kyla Pokorny is a 16-year-old girl who enjoys spending time with friends and family - just like any other 16-year-old. However unlike every 16-year-old, Kyla at 14was diagnosed with Ewing's Sarcoma bone cancer. Her journey has been long - for two years she underwent three surgeries and 17 rounds of chemo. Then, for a year and a half, the doctors thought she was cancer free and life was normal once again. In August 2013, two new masses appeared in her skull. Kayla is now on a new journey to once again face this battle of cancer. Her road is paved with treatment every three weeks for the next year and radiation in a couple months. Along with her family and friends, Platinum Studio in Granby has opened its doors for a special event. There will be many activities to enjoy and all proceeds will go to Kyla.

Bo Bice with Skylar Elise
Saturday, 8 p.m. - Bo Bice is an American singer and musician who was the runner up against Carrie Underwood in the fourth season of American Idol. Prior to auditioning for American Idol, Bice released a solo album as well as a few albums with his bands while performing in the night club circuit. In 2005, Bice charted at number two on the Billboard with a rendition of Inside Your Heaven from American Idol. He released the album The Real Thing after American Idol to minor success before being dropped by RCA Records. He started his own record label Sugar Money and subsequently released two more albums, See the Light and 3. Dallas-Fort Worth, Texas’ Skylar Elise is an American country music singer, songwriter and multi-instrumentalist. She was only 18 months old when she started singing her first song by Shania Twain. Her musical career began at the age of three when she was given her first piano and microphone. Skylar made her first appearance at a local sports event where she sang God Bless America. Skylar has played piano since she was five years old and took guitar lessons for three years. Playing guitar came so naturally for her that she began to play by ear. She writes, sings and plays her own music. Tickets are $25 and can be purchased at the box office or at www.thestaffordpalacetheater.com. This show is open to all ages.

Manchester 8th District Fire Department Anniversary Parade
Sunday, 1 p.m. - To celebrate 125 years of service to the Manchester community, since 1888, the Manchester 8th District Fire Department will be hosting an anniversary parade commemorating those who have volunteered in the past and present for the department. Many other Connecticut fire departments will be attending and joining the parade. The parade will step-off at 1 p.m., starting at Brookfield Street, left onto East Middle Turnpike, right onto Main Street, and end at Woodland Street.

Aladdin and Other Enchanting Tales
Sunday, 2 p.m. - Set to the evocative music of Rimsky-Korsakov, with stunning costumes, masks, puppets, illusion and pantomime, Enchantment Theatre Company brings Aladdin and Other Enchanting Tales to life as never seen before: An evil sorceress is transformed into a dragon; a huge genie rises out of a golden lamp; and a prince morphs into amonkey. Just as Scheherazade transforms her Sultan, she will enchant you with humor, magic, romance and adventure. Come join us on a fantastic journey into the wondrous world of Aladdin and Other Enchanting Tales! This show is recommended for ages 5 and up and tickets start at $14.