Funtastic Oktoberfest Chinook style goes German

Published 5:00 pm Sunday, October 14, 2012

CHINOOK, Wash. – The Friends of Chinook School will host the eighth annual Oktoberfest Chinook Style from 5 to 9 p.m. Saturday, Oct. 20, in the restored Chinook School Gymnasium. The event features a German-style meal prepared by Chef Joanne Leech, past owner of the Sanctuary Restaurant. The menu includes Bavarian pork chops and traditional side dishes.

Tickets are $20 for adults and $10 for children younger than 12, at the door. The price includes dinner, music by the Beach Buddies Band, a silent auction, a live auction and a raffle. Dinner will be served from 5 to 8 p.m. Soft drinks, beer, wine and cocktails will be available.

The wine raffle is back. Bring a bottle of wine to donate and one lucky winner will win it all; last year’s winner went home with 95 bottles of wine. This year’s auctions include three nights lodging in a beautiful three-bedroom Alki Beach townhouse with six tickets to the Seahawks vs. Minnesota Vikings football game Nov. 4. Another item will be a case of some of the finest California wines available, including, Far Niente and Grgich Hills chardonnays and Silver Oak Cabernet.

Friends of Chinook School is a nonprofit 501(c)(3) organization. Oktoberfest proceeds are used to restore the historic Chinook gymnasium and school building for a community center. Both buildings were designed by Astoria architect John E. Wicks.

The Chinook School Gym is located at 810 U.S. Highway 101 at the north end of Chinook. Visit www.friendsofchinookschool.org for more information.?