Kiwanis Octoberfest a Huge Success, Next Event May Unveil Downtown Holiday Tree

The Oct. 1 Oktoberfest was a well-attended success.

According to newly elected president Bob Young, close to 100 people attended this year’s annual Kiwanis fundraising event.

“It was a great success, everybody really pulled in from the group, especially the younger generation,” Young said of the Kiwanis volunteers.

Young also attributes the increased success of this year’s Oktoberfest to the newly renovated , specifically it’s new no-smoking policy.

The event included an evening with a live “Oompah Band,” and, according to young, the funds raised were double than those of last year’s Oktoberfest.

All money raised will go toward Kiwanis-sponsored programs within Willow Grove.

Announcement of a potential Kiwanis Holiday Tree

The next big event the Kiwanis may hold is scheduled for the holidays. According to Young, the Kiwanis of Old York Road would like to set up a Holiday Tree somewhere in downtown Willow Grove.

He said that it would go along with the downtown holiday decorations, as annually conducted by the Willow Grove Lions Club.

The Holiday Tree idea is pending Township approval and further planning by the Kiwanis of Old York Road.

The tree is expected to be artificial and 18-feet in height.

According to Young, the Township has approved of previous Holiday Trees.

“We’d like to help bring a little enthusiasm in the area,” Young say.

For more information, visit the Kiwanis Old York Road website.