Zoostock, one of the top local fundraising events of the year for the Carbon/Tamaqua Unit of the American Cancer Society, features eight bands this year.

The event, which is free, will be held at the Sports Zoo grounds in Lansford from noon to 8 p.m. Monday.This is the 12th year for Zoostock. Last year the event raised $23,000 for the ACS, with Zoo owner Jesse Hiles adding an additional $2,500."We're hoping for great weather and that the people again support this worthwhile event," said Lisa Hiles, a ZooStock coordinator as she was unpacking the special tee shirts available at the event.The tee shirts, different ones each year, have become a novelty items for collectors.Inside the Sports Zoo, there were patrons wearing the shirts from 2006 to 2009.The entertainment for the event includes:• YMI.• Asking Andy.• Cameltoe.• Story of Another.• Brad and Luke and the Jersey Cartwrights.• Cody Scott.• Colin Jones.• Kathy Rimm.The performers donate their time for ZooStock."It's food and fun for the whole family," said Lisa, noting that people of all ages can attend.