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Show 9.07.2009 Dragon's Keep and artists hold fundraising benefit for local writer KORAN COOK j Copy editor Did you ever want to make a difference in someone's life? Did you ever want to be a hero? This is your chance. On Sept. 12, Dragon's Keep Comic and Game Emporium, located in Provo, and artist Bill Galvan are holding a fundraising benefit in honor of freelance writer and cancer patient Jake Black and the Dragon's Keep's 22nd anniversary. In the comics industry, there is a group called The Hero Initiative that works to provide financial assistance to creators who have emergency medical bills or need support for the essentials of life, whether they be writers, pencillers or inkers. But since eligibility is based on having worked in the industry for at least ten years, newer creators like Black are often left with crippling medical expenses without the benefits of a trade nonprofit organization. Black, who lives locally with his wife and son, has worked on the TV shows "Smallville;1 "Ben 10: Alien Force" and "Chaotic." His comic credits include Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles, Legion of SuperHeroes and the Marvel adaptation of Orson ScottCard's Ender's Game. Despite the ups and downs of dealing with an at times debilitating disease, Black has kept busy. In addition to his other TV and comic projects, he has a book coming out in November titled The Authorized Ender Companion. Several local comic book artists will be attending for a sketch-a-thon and will be selling original art, limited edition prints and other items. Artists including Ryan Ottley, Chad Hardin, MARKETS Provo Thanksgiving Point has recently opened a farmers' market, joining Provo and Spanish Fork in an effort to provide our valley's people with our valley's bounty. Not only is it less expensive, but buying local is also better for the environment as the pollution and carbon emissions caused by shipping things from out of the state or country by ships, trucks, and trains is detrimental. who has donated knows th; it has literally been lifesaving. Thank you." The event is free and open to the public, so come and be a lifesaver. Come and be a hero. Dragon's Keep holds fundraiser for writer Jake Black When: GUEST CREATORS INCLUDE: Ryan Ottley -inmtMtftetim • Chad Hardin -Spider-Man, DC Comics Bill Galvan - M e Comics, M r t Com • Derek Hunter - Pirate Club, tey Howard Tayler - Schlock Mercenary, M ) f - t e dungeon Masteq JJ Harrison - HBCHmes, Samftp/ • Travis Watton - S u p ™ , BiactesiMght Saturday, Sept. 12, 10:00 a.m.-5:00 p.m. W h e r e : Dragon's Keep Comic and Game Emporium at 260 N. University Avenue, Provo Jason Hanks • Marvel Comicskimkw. Superman Quinn Johnson - leemge A t a ! fiinja We$. E&rs of Jhe RuneStone omons KEEP 2/^nnms mum! SATURDAY, SEPTEMBER 12,10-5PM SKEICH-ATtiOHBEGIHSUHOOH More Info: www.dragonskeep.com or call (801) 373-3482. Jake's Black website: www. jakeblack.com Benefit fundraiser Is to help the Black family with medicalteasfrom Jake^s light a^rnst Cancer. Dragons Keep 260 N. University Ave Provo 801 -373-3482 www.dragonskeep.com Colors and scarves and boots, oh my! Local Farmer's Markets from • B1 Travis Walton, Jason Hanks and Bill Galvan will be signing comics, reviewing portfolios, talking with fans and doing sketches for small donations. Dragons Keep will also be donating a percentage of the day's sales to Jake Black. This benefit and anniversary event is a great opportunity to help out a member of our community, meet some of the comic book industry's great talent and is filled with prizes, games sales and much more. On learning about the fundraiser, Black wrote on his website, "I'm so grateful for all these fundraising endeavors on my behalf. Cancer is obscenely expensive. And, as of right now, it looks like treatments and scans will continue into next year. I am truly humbled by the kindness of everyone involved in these fundraising effort[s] and hope everyone DRAGON'SiKEEP & COMIC ARTISTS UNITE ISSYDNEY FLANIGAN 500 West Center St May-October 9a.m.-2p.m. Culture writer As fall begins and summer ends, it's time to put away those shorts and tanks to make room for jeans and jackets. Fall this year is full of bold colors, unique textures'and exciting trends. With a few simple adjustments, UVU ladies can get their wardrobes looking fresh for fall. Spanish Fork The City Center 40 South Main St. May-October 9a.m.-1 p.m. Thanksgiving Point 3003 North Thanksgiving Way, Lehi August-October 1. Scarves. Nothing says fall like a fun scarf. Not only are scarves a Fridays, 3 p.m.-7 p.m. cheap way to accessorize, they are a unique fashion that is easy to pair with any outfit. 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