FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: West Bloomfield Parks and Recreation hosts 11th annual Grub Crawl

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 West Bloomfield Parks and Recreation hosts 11th annual Grub Crawl

The event will serve as a fundraiser for four local nonprofit groups.


West Bloomfield, August 10, 2015 — The West Bloomfield Parks and Recreation Commission (WBPRC) will host the 11th annual Grub Crawl on September 19th from 2 to 5 pm followed by a concert held at Drake Sports Park.  All proceeds from the event will benefit the following local nonprofit groups: The Optimist Club of West Bloomfield, The West Bloomfield Rotary Club, West Bloomfield Youth Assistance and the Greater West Bloomfield Community Coalition.

The event, presented by Hampton Inn and Kroger, will feature tastings at 21 restaurants in the greater West Bloomfield area.  Participating restaurants include Crispelli's Bakery & Pizzeria, Huerto Mexican Restaurant & Tequila Bar, Social House, Outback Steakhouse and more.  A full list of participating restaurants can be viewed online at www.westbloomfieldparks.org/grub-crawl.html.

Following the Grub Crawl, participants will head to Drake Sports Park from 5 to 7 pm for a concert by Hidden Agenda, a Detroit-based rhythm and blues band.  A variety of raffle prizes will be handed out and include donations from the West Bloomfield Adventure Park, various restaurants, English Gardens, Massage Envy, Toyology and more.

“We are really thrilled to have the opportunity to facilitate a large-scale fundraiser for these local nonprofit groups,” said Jennifer Tucker, executive director for the WBPRC. “They do outstanding work in this community and we’re proud to be able to lend a hand.”  

Tickets are $40 per person and can be purchased until September 16th either online at www.westbloomfieldparks.org or by calling (248) 451-1900.

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For additional information contact:

Meagan Kurnat, Marketing Coordinator 

at (248) 451-1914 or email mkurnat@westbloomfieldparks.org

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About The West Bloomfield Parks and Recreation Commission

The West Bloomfield Parks and Recreation Commission, established by voter mandate in 1970, is committed to the residents of West Bloomfield.  Our mission is to meet the community's recreation, leisure and social needs by acquiring and enhancing public parkland and supporting year-round facilities and programs for youth, teens, adults, families and seniors.  Our goal is to enhance the quality of life in our community by providing facilities, programs and natural settings for the enjoyment of residents. More information can be found at www.westbloomfieldparks.org