"In Brief" is a collection of announcements and upcoming events that appears in its entirety online and as space permits in our Thursday and Sunday print editions. To submit an item, email sports@annarbor.com.

Sarah Murray said at her husband's memorial service that there wasn't enough attention given to cancer research and enough public information about its many causes.

She vowed to help change that.

Vada Murray, a former Michigan football player and a longtime Ann Arbor police officer, died April 6 at age 43 of lung cancer. Now the Vada Murray Fund for Cancer Research is active and a Sept. 11 fundraiser in Ann Arbor is planned.

The pasta lunch event at the old Pfizer building at 2800 Plymouth Road will begin at 11 a.m. and include an autograph session, memorabilia and a silent auction.

SWIMMING

Kelton Graham named head coach of Club Wolverine's age group program

Former Eastern Michigan swimmer and Huron High School coach Kelton Graham has been named the head coach of Club Wolverine’s age group program, replacing Bailey Weathers.

Graham has coached with the club since it was founded six years ago. “It's a huge opportunity and I’m very grateful," he said. "It's a great tradition to uphold.”

In his new year-round position, Graham will oversee and train Club Wolverine’s almost 20 coaches and sort out pool placement for the club’s different teams. “I’m going to have my hands full,” he said.

Since 2006, Club Wolverine has produced more than 50 college swimmers, something Graham hopes to help continue.

“My goal for the program is to develop top swimmers and make us a force nationally,” he said.

Club Wolverine Evaluation Days

Club Wolverine will hold evaluations from 5 to 7 p.m. on Aug. 30-31 at Fuller Pool. Swimmers should bring a suit, towel and goggles. Evaluations will last about 15 minutes and will result in coaches suggesting which level each swimmer should start training with Club Wolverine. Parents can also ask questions about how the club works.

GOLF

Ypsilanti to host golf collectors society

The Golf Collectors Society (GCS), a non-profit association of members who collect golf memorabilia and play with hickory clubs, will hold its 41st annual meeting & trade show at the Ann Arbor Marriott at Eagle Crest in Ypsilanti on Sept. 22-25.

The four-day event will include a symposium hosted by the United States Golf Association Museum, the GCS Hickory Championship -- where golfers will compete with wood shaft clubs and many will be dressed in traditional attire -- and a trade show.

For more information, visit GolfCollectors.com.

RUNNING

John Rogucki Memorial Kensington Challenge

Runners of all ages are invited to participate in the John Rogucki Memorial Kensington Challenge at Kensington Metropark on Sept. 17. The 15K and 5K certified courses are on the park's rolling paved bike-hike trails. The 15K course has been awarded the RRCA state championship in 2011. All motor vehicles must have a pass. The races are $30 dollars if you register before the end of August. For more information, visit aatrackclub.org.

SPORT SHOOTING

Trap Shoot Challenge

The first Ann Arbor/Ypsilanti Regional Chamber Trap Shoot Challenge will take place at noon on Sunday, Sept. 23 at the Tri-County Sportmen’s Club in Saline. All ages are invited. Shooter tickets are $50 and include shells, clays and food. Non-shooter tickets are $25 and include food, beverage and participation in non-shooting games. Activities will include trap shooting, a raffle, a pickle bucket drawing and a white pigeon contest. For more information, visit a2ychamber.org.

VOLLEYBALL

Fall Ball Sign Up

Registration is ongoing for Ann Arbor Rec & Ed’s fall coed youth volleyball league. For boys and girls entering grades 4-9, this league is designed to develop skills and have fun. There are no cuts or tryouts. Online registration is available at www.aareced.com. Save $10 if you register by Thursday. Practices begin in early October, games begin Oct. 15 and run through mid-December. Contact Karen Draves at 734-994-2300, extension 53254 or draves@aaps.k12.mi.us for more information.