Oktoberfest to be on first Saturday of October

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As the days get shorter and cooler and closer to October, many people’s thoughts turn to beer and brats – also known as Oktoberfest! This year’s event, sponsored by the Canyon Lake Chamber of Commerce, will be held in the upper level of the Towne Center on Saturday, October 3, from 5 to 9 p.m. It once again will feature the American Bavarian Brass Band.

The Sport Stop Pub & Grill will be selling bratwurst, hot dogs, turkey legs, German potato salad, coleslaw, macaroni and cheese and cupcakes. The Cup Above will be selling Chinese chicken dance salad and cookies. Beer, soda and water also will be for sale.

The evening’s entertainment will include games and contests for the adults, a bounce house and games for children, and shopping at vendor booths. Contact the Chamber office for booth information . They are $20 for members; $25 for non-members.

Chamber Mixer and Luncheon

In other Chamber News, the Canyon Lake Junior Women’s Club is hosting the September Mixer at Pepe’s Restaurant on Wednesday, September 30, at 5:30 p.m.

The next Chamber Luncheon will be on Wednesday, October 14, at 11:30 a.m. at Pepe’s. It will feature guest speaker Jack Kantola, a Toastmaster of more than 40 years who has achieved the rank of Distinguished Toastmaster and is a Qualified Speaker for the Inland Empire Speakers Bureau. Jack will be speaking about “Exit Strategies.” Cost of lunch is $14.

The public is invited and seating is limited; RSVP to Chamber Director Alison Burrafato at 951-244-6124 or canyonlakechamber@outlook.com. Office hours are Monday, Wednesday and Thursday, 10 a.m. to 3 p.m.