Oktoberfest Celebration – Saturday, October 3rd

New Promise Lutheran Church will again host the annual Oktoberfest - German Dinner, a major fundraiser for Dixie Care & Share.  This event is supported by the four Lutheran congregations in St. George and Cedar City to help raise funds for the St. George shelter and food bank.  The Canyonlands Chapter of Thrivent Financial for Lutherans sponsors the event; they will provide matching funds up to $1200.00.   Last year’s dinner was attended by over 300 people from the community and raised $2700, which along with the Thrivent match, was donated to the shelter.

The dinner will be held on Saturday, October 3rd from 5 – 8 pm.  In an effort to assure that everyone can be accommodated, there will be three seating times, on the hours of 5pm, 6pm and 7pm.  Traditional bratwurst, sauerkraut, red cabbage, potato salads and pickled red beets will be served.  There will also be hot dogs and mac-n-cheese (for the kids - big and little).  And of course, German chocolate cake and German apple cake for dessert.

There will be some traditional German music and there is a rumor that last year’s Oompa band will repeat their terrific performance.  Also, there will be some of the handmade quilts given away.

If you unable to attend the Oktoberfest event and you would like to make a monetary contribution, please send it to Dixie Care and Share at 131 North 300 West.  There is always a need to help those less fortunate in our community. For more information, call Judy Robbins, Chairperson of Board for Dixie Care and Share, at 435-229-6019.