Stevensville — The community is invited for a day of brats, beer and polka music as the Village of Stevensville is hosting “’Fest in the Southwest”, an Oktoberfest themed beer festival from 2 to 6 p.m. on Saturday, Sept. 30, with proceeds benefiting the Safe Shelter for Domestic Violence.

A $50 donation to Safe Shelter will earn the giver a printed 12 oz. glass beer stein, eight drink tokens and two food vouchers.

Libations will be provided by Greenbush Brewing, Lake Michigan Brewing, Lake Michigan Vitners, One Well Brewing, Sister Lakes Brewing, Peat’s Cider and Watermark Brewing. Sustenance will be provided by Full Circle Café, Nosh Village, Ricky’s and Zick’s Specialty Meats. To become a sponsor or make a $50 donation in advance, visit watermarkbrewing.com or cfsswmi.org. This event is for those who are age 21 or older. ID is required.

Learn more about how to help end domestic violence and help us kickoff October’s National Domestic Violence Awareness month.

Safe Shelter for Domestic Violence is a program of Child and Family Services of Southwestern Michigan, Inc. It offers violence-free shelter for survivors of domestic violence and their children, counseling, advocacy, and support services. Safe Shelter’s 24/7 crisis hotline is (269) 925-9500. Safe Shelter for Domestic Violence is a funded partner of United Way of Southwest Michigan.

In its 126th year of continuous service, Child and Family Services of Southwestern Michigan, Inc. supports vulnerable people so they thrive in safe and loving homes.

For more information contact Child and Family Services at (269) 925-1725 ext. 133.