‘Taste of Waterford’ to raise money to feed area school children

The Style of Waterford charity occasion brings collectively practically two dozen eateries from Waterford Township and Clarkston underneath one roof for a strolling dinner to profit Fueling Children’ Futures, a Waterford charity that gives non-perishable meals to greater than 200 elementary faculty college students every week in the course of the faculty yr.

The occasion will happen on Monday, November 10 from 6:00 PM to eight:00 PM on the Oakland County Parks’ Occasion Middle, 2800 Walnut Lake Street, Waterford Twp.

“We’re so happy that persons are popping out and having fun with a variety of scrumptious meals from eating places in Waterford and Clarkston,” mentioned Robin McGregor, president of Fueling Children’ Futures, in a press launch.

Taking part eating places embrace: Brody’s on Cass, Purple Wooden Grill, Past Juicery & Eatery, Guido’s Premium Pizza, Trini & Carmen’s Mexican Restaurant, Bryan’s Neighborhood Coney, Ripples of the Lakes, Flights of Fancy, Buffalo Wild Wings, Detroit Wing Firm, CJ’s Higher Deck, Kindred Neighborhood Bakery, Heroes Bar-BQ & Brew, Sq. One Eats and Treats, Texas Roadhouse, Hosel Rockets Golf & Whiskey Lounge and Irish Tavern.

The occasion additionally consists of music, raffles and auctioned objects.

Fueling Children’ Futures (FKF) depends on donations and volunteers to function, organizers mentioned. Volunteers collect at Riverside Elementary each week after faculty to pack meals for the youngsters.

“Each Thursday we fill greater than 200 luggage for main faculty college students,” mentioned Karen Hillestad, former FKF volunteer, within the press launch. “We volunteers love understanding that we’re serving to youngsters and households who actually need this meals.”

Occasion tickets price $30 with a restrict of 200 contributors. Folks may also donate to turn out to be a sponsor with checks made out to CFGR FKF-Waterford. For tickets and extra info, name (248) 660-0144 or go to www.fuelingkidsfutures.org/events.