Octoberfest at Brendel Beach on Saturday

The following was submitted to White Lake Patch by Lakewood Village resident John Samson.

This is the encore to last year's spectacular event at Lakewood Village, and is a community event where adults and children are welcome. This promises to be a fun-for-all event and will be a celebration of both our Village and the rituals of autumn.

Join us Saturday morning for a 5K and Children's 1K Fun Run/Walk in the morning to raise money for our playground/pavilion fund at Brendel Beach. In the afternoon, there will be great food provided from residents in the Chili Cook-off. If you missed last year's cook-off, you might not want to miss it this year! Afterwards, the kids (and adults) can enjoy a magic show with "Tom the Magician" and an ice cream social to boot. Then, be amazed at Lakewood Village's finest when their talents are on display for all on an open stage. To top it off, the area's Bucket List Band and Mr. Moody will end the night with music everyone can dance the night away too!

The schedule of events is as follows:

• 9 a.m. 5K Fun Run/Walk Registration
• 10 a.m. 5K Fun Run/Walk (Adults & Teens)
• 10:30 a.m. 1K Fun Run/Walk (Children 12 & Below)
• 11 a.m. Fun Run/Walk Awards Ceremony
• 12:30 p.m. Chili Cookoff Setup
• 1 p.m. Chili Cookoff
• 2 p.m. Children's Magic Show
• 3 p.m. Ice Cream Social
• 5 p.m. Live Music with the Bucket List Band
• 6 p.m. Potluck and Hot Dog Roast
• 7 p.m. Live Music with Mr. Moody
• 11 p.m. Announcement of 50/50 Raffle and Door Prizes

The event will go on, rain or shine.

If you would like to register for the Chili Cook-off please contact Nancy Grocholski at 248-895-1146. If you would like to register for the Fun Run/Walk please contact Stacy Leick at 989-600-9928. If you would like to register for the Talent Show, help sponsor the Octoberfest with your business name on our t-shirts, or just make a donation to the Playground/Pavilion fund, please contact John Samson at 313-805-6928.

Please join in what will be a great day of fun for all!