In celebration of the 242nd birthday of the United States Marine Corp, Melanie and Don Kennedy will host a ball and birthday bash at 7 p.m. Friday, Nov. 10 at their business, Fifty5, 104 N. Third St. The event will include food, drinks and dancing and a traditional cutting of cake with the youngest and oldest Marine.

In addition to celebrating local veterans, the event’s proceeds will support The Raider Project, a nonprofit based in North Carolina that implements national support systems for Marine combat veterans, including suicide prevention, drug addiction treatment, post-traumatic stress therapy, as well as employment and financial assistance and traumatic brain injury assistance.

Tickets are $20 in advance and $25 at the door. Ticket cost covers dinner and entry. For more information message Melanie and Donny via their online at facebook.com/Fifty5Niles/ at or call (269) 591-0334.