Pillars Oktoberfest Benefits Big Brothers Big Sisters of Elkhart County

The Pillars of Elkhart is hosting Oktoberfest on Saturday, October 23, 2010 from 3:30-7:30 p.m. at Central Park behind the Civic Plaza downtown Elkhart. This event will feature German food and brews, Paul Decker & The Real Deal, DJ entertainment and a cornhole tournament benefitting Big Brothers Big Sisters of Elkhart County. 
Advanced cornhole team registration is now available through www.downtownelkhart.org. Attendants will have the opportunity to bid on and purchase the boards that were designed by the youth and mentors of Big Brothers Big Sisters. “We are thrilled to be a part of this event that celebrates volunteer service with a fun, family friendly event,” stated Stephanie Patka, agency Executive Director. Pictures of the boards are available through the Big Brothers Big Sisters website.
 
“Oktoberfest is a perfect opportunity to bring family and friends down to Central Park and participate in an adult or youth cornhole tournament,” said Jay Weldy, Pillars member. “Everyone there will enjoy the live music, food, drink and will help support a great community and enable more mentors through Big Brothers Big Sisters.”
 
The Pillars of Elkhart are a group of young professionals dedicated to bettering Elkhart. With a focus on Downtown Elkhart, the group’s goal is to provide philanthropic and social events for Elkhart residents to come together and help improve the city.
 
Big Brothers Big Sisters matches local children with an adult mentor in a staff supported one-to-one relationship. For information or to volunteer, please contact the office at 574.875.1039 or info@bbbselkhart.org.