On Saturday, the Petersburg Medical Center will host its fifth annual Paddle Battle in the Narrows fundraiser.

The event will begin at 9 a.m. at Papke's Landing. The group will continue to Scow Bay, South Boat Harbor and end at Sandy Beach where a barbecue will be held. Participants can sign up online or in the business office at the hospital during the days leading up to the event. Sign-ups will also be held the day of the event at Papke's Landing at 9 a.m., Scow Bay at 12 p.m. and South Harbor at 1 p.m. The registration fee is $20.

"It's not a race," said public relations coordinator Ke...