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Beer sampling volunteers needed: BLOCKtober Fest

The 712 Initiative has a fun-packed day planned for Saturday, October 5: BIKEtober and BLOCKtober Fest in Council Bluffs. The extravaganza includes BIKEtober's 22-mile fall bike ride (which supports the Pottawattamie County Trails Association) and BLOCKtober Fest's Bavarian Festival, complete with pretzel necklaces. 

'Wait, tell me more about the beer sampling volunteers needed,' you say. In order to pull off this over the top party for Council Bluffs, The 712 Initiative needs volunteers to help with the events.

EVENT SET UP VOLUNTEERS - 2 more needed
Saturday, October 5th from 10am-12pm
-Light lifting is needed for BIKEtober and BLOCKtober set up.
Sign up for this volunteer shift here

SUPPORT FOR BEER SAMPLING - 8 more needed
Saturday, October 5th from 5:30-9pm
-Okay, so your help is actually needed to pour beer samples, but you will receive a meal and drink after your shift. 
Sign up for this volunteer shift here.  

EVENT TEAR DOWN - 4 more needed
Saturday, October 5th from 9-10pm
-Light lifting is needed for BIKEtober and BLOCKtober event tear down
Sign up for this volunteer shift here.

“Events of this nature rely not only on the hard work of volunteers but depend on their enthusiasm to create a fun environment,” says Jeff Snow, The 712 Initiative's director of programming and events. 

It certainly does sound like a fun way to volunteer! Thank you in advance for registering to fill a needed shift.




BIKEtober in the Bluffs
Saturday, October 5th at 4pm
A 22 Mile Ride that supports the Pottawattamie County Trails Association
Sign up to ride

BLOCKtober Fest
Saturday, October 5th at 6pm
This outdoor Bavarian Festival includes beer sampling, german style foods, pretzel necklaces and live music.  
Get your ticket
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