There will be “Strawberry Fields Forever” desserts, the “Funkadelic Corner” and a “Big Chill Ice Sculpture” at this year’s American Cancer Society Cowford Ball themed, “Hippie-Cow-Yea.” The event will have a 1960s/70s theme including go-go dancers. In addition to a live band, open bar, live and silent auctions and a casino area, the fund-raising event has a new feature this year — the Cowford Derby. Sponsors have paid $1,000 each to decorate a stick cow and designate a jockey to race for the winner’s circle. The stick cows (right) will be on display at the Landing through Oct. 18. Memorial Hospital is this year’s presenting sponsor for the gala which will be held from 6:30 p.m.-12:30 a.m. Oct. 21 at the River City Brewing Company. For information, call 398-0537.