The annual Granville County Relay for Life event will be held Friday, May 11, 2018, at JF Webb High School’s track field, 3200 Webb School Road in Oxford.

A Survivor’s Reception will begin at 4:30 p.m., with opening ceremonies starting at 6 p.m.

Businesses, schools and churches are encouraged to “paint the town purple” the week of Relay. Most downtown businesses are displaying the Relay promo poster.

Oxford Baptist Church Youth will be selling large purple bows to businesses for $6 each. Contact Cindy Joy or Martha Denny at (919) 693-5181 or email csjoy@embarqmail.com for additional information.