Burning for the cure

Hungry patrons looking to support a good cause can attend the upcoming “Stockwell-Wilcoxson Chicken Burn” barbecue and cancer fundraiser at Veterans Island.

Saratoga resident Steve Wilcoxson said this first-annual chicken barbecue is organized as a tribute to friend Richie Stockwell and his father Max Wilcoxson, both of whom died of cancer. Wilcoxson said the free Saturday event features home-cooked food and a horseshoe throw, and welcome donations to support the American Cancer Society.

“My dad passed away from cancer last October, and Richie used to do gatherings like this every year at the...