My friend A belongs to a local Rotary, and tonight it held an Octoberfest at the Secret Garden event venue in Benton Harbor. Given that my husband is half German, we planned to attend not knowing what to expect.
What a pleasant surprise! Several mutual friends of A and us also signed up. We put two tables together and chatted like old times. I say this, because old times are indeed old. We used to party as couples together in A’s home or S’s or even ours. But that’s no longer a locked-in tradition.
The food was exceptional, which is amazing since Rotary isn’t about cuisine. It’s about community involvement. But two members of Rotary lived in Germany for 15 years and were the “chefs” for this event. They did not disappoint.
We had bratwurst, special rolls, spaetzle and gravy, potato salad, beet salad, cucumber salad, sauerkraut, and pickles. If you weren’t full by then, there were cupcakes and cookies. In addition, the wine, beer, or soft drink was included in the price of the meal.
Did I mention the entire event cost $15 a person. I hope that this Rotary decides to do this annually, and I shall invite everyone to come. Earl and I shall be there too.
Just the antidote to election exhaustion!
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