ARLINGTON – It’s called the Friendship Walk, Run and Car Show, but it’s the Voices of the Village band that, as usual, really stole the show.

The annual event is a major fund-raiser for Village Community Services, the arts and music program for disabled adults.

Director Jon Dalgarn led the group, singing classic songs like “Come Together” by the Beatles and “American Pie” by Don McLean.

“Music is the center of their world,” program manager Michelle Dietz said of the disabled adults who are part of the band. “They love performing. They’re stars when they’re on stage.”

Dietz said the party raised $3,854 for the Village, including $500 each from Bob Pust and the Rotary Club of Arlington. “We don’t raise more than we need,” she said.

The event included a mile walk, 5-kilometer and 10-kilometer runs. Dietz said there were about 100 walkers and runners.

“They practice for official races,” she said of the runners.

Winners were: Quil Ceda Community Services’ Willow Place for most money raised by a walk team; Erin Green won most money raised by an individual. The Arlington Helping Hands Thrift Store received the Friendship Walk Appreciation Award for their ongoing support.

Deitz said the music group plays at senior centers, charity events, high schools and more.

“They give a lot back to the community,” she said.

Another major Village event will take place Nov. 12 at 7 p.m. at the Northwest Music Hall at the Everett Mall. That concert will feature rock violinist Geoffrey Castle, who has performed with groups such as Yes, Queen, Bad Company and Heart. He will open for the Voices of the Village band and perform with them also. The Village received a prestigious $2,500 grant from the Washington Arts Commission to help with that performance. For details go to resource@villagecommunitysvcs.org.

Adding to the prestige of the group, Dietz said a documentary will be done soon featuring a video and music of the group.