Independence day events in the Valley

By Mike Dunn

As America celebrates its 238th birthday, Valley residents will be putting on their own celebrations this weekend.

Cancer Walk

For the third year in a row, the SkillsUSA chapter of Saratoga High School will be hosting their annual Cancer Walk in Saratoga. Starting at 8 a.m. on July 4, residents will participate in a walk through downtown to benefit the Wyoming affiliate of Susan G. Komen.

Over the past two years, SkillsUSA raised $8,000. This summer, they hope to raise at least $10,000 for cancer research.

More than 120 people participated in the walk in 2013, and at the April 1 S...