ARLINGTON – Two fund-raising events are planned locally for Nicole Thompson, who moved to Elk a year but has since been diagnosed with a rare, genetic form of colon cancer.

The first event is from 11 a.m. to 7 p.m. April 18 at the Arlington Boys and Girls Club. There will be games and food all day, taco bar, baked potato bar, 50/50 raffle, bake sale, crafts, face painting, and more. There also will be a silent auction with more than 50 baskets to bid on including: spa packages, massages, bed and breakfast on Whidbey Island, truckload of cobblestone pavers, cord of wood, crafting baskets and more.

The second event will be May 2 at the big red barn in Arlington, located in the Jordon River Trails community at 14129 Club Way.

Live music will include local country artist Jesse Taylor, rockin’ blues band Tore Down and a guest appearance by Washington Blues Hall of Fame nominee Scott E. Lind.  That event also will include a 50/50 raffle and chili and cornbread for $5.  Tickets are $25 and includes a beer or glass of wine. Attendees must be 21 or older.

For details on either event, call 206-355-0205 or 360-913-3218.

Thompson spent 20 of her 30 years growing up around Arlington. Mounting medical and living expenses have become a burden for her and her 10-year-old daughter, Loryn.

Calling themselves “Team Nicole,” with the slogan “Fight Like a Girl,” Thompson’s cancer is Stage 4. They have been touched by the generosity of people and businesses from Arlington to Whidbey Island. They have received everything from cash to items donated to auction off, volunteers stepping up in any way they can and restaurants that are donating food for the fundraisers.