Winter Thaw Event at Bogie Lake Greenhouse Today

What better way to welcome in spring than the Wild Winter Thaw Strolling Appetizer Benefit. The event, held today, Friday, at the from 6-9 p.m., will raise money for Faith in Action of Oakland County.

According to its website, Faith in Action is a non-profit/nationwide organization established in the mid 1980's. The group, who is looking to make White Lake it's base, does a variety of things including:

• Provide help to elderly people who want to continue to live in their homes, but need help with routine activities they can no longer do on their own.
• Help people who may be recovering from a medical condition or mental or emotional stress with their day-to-day living.
• Help over-burdened family caregivers who need to take a break for a few hours from their stressful responsibilities.

Local businesses will be in attendance selling their ware and talking with the community. Those businesses include , Village Deli, , and .

Jazz Band, The Men of Grace Choir from Grace Centers of Hope, the Nagy Duo- Harp and Flute Duo will be providing the live entertainment.

Admission is $30 per person, and includes free Appetizers and beverages,
raffle prizes and a silent auction. To purchase tickets contact Debbie Mayer at rundeb1950@yahoo.com, or Jackie Smiertka at jkassoc@mich.com.