Show your talent at local karaoke contest

For all the ?American Idol? fans out there, now there?s a chance to highlight your singing ability, while helping the fight against cancer in the process.

The 2007 McMinnville Karaoke Idol Contest will be the judge of the good, the bad and the ugly. Local residents can sign up before May 25 for one of three remaining rounds.

Capalano?s, located on Main Street, will be holding a karaoke contest for all ages with proceeds to benefit Relay for Life. The first round was held Friday night. The remaining rounds are scheduled for this Friday, May 18 and May 25.

To compete, pick up a registration form at Capalano?s on or before the day of the competition. There is a $5 registration fee payable to the American Cancer Society. A panel of judges will score contestants? performances based on:

? Physical presentation

? Crowd reaction

? Vocal presentation

? Overall performance

Registration and competition will occur on a first-come, first-serve basis with those registering first performing first. Hurry up and register because Capalano?s can close registration based on the number of contestants who register.

Before they perform, contestants will be asked to accept and sign the terms of competition waiver. All judges decisions are final. All ties will be decided by crowd reaction.

Advancing contestants must be available on the scheduled night for the final performance on June 1 at 8 p.m. at the Warren County Middle School track. Contestants who do not make the final performance will forfeit.

Capalano?s hopes to offer prize money while donating all registration fees to cancer research. For more information contact Capalano?s at 507-CAFE (2233).