Bier and polka, das ist gut

Back for their 12th year at the Clayton Oktoberfest, The Internationals, joined by townsfolk and officials, usher the keg down Main Street to the Biergarten tent where Councilmen Howard Geller and Keith Haydon kicked off the annual event in a shower of suds. By all accounts, last weekend’s event was a stunning success. Mounted by the Clayton Business and Community Association, the Oktoberfest annually pours upwards of $70,000 into the clubs coffers to be sent back into the community in the form of scholarships and donations to schools, civic beautification projects and support for those in need of a hand up. For membership info, go to www.claytoncbca.com or call (925) 672-2272. Meetings are held the fourth Tuesday of the month at Oakhurst Country Club.