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Kearney Enrichment Council pauses Oktoberfest, plans two sponsor-backed kids events
Summary
New Kearney Enrichment Council executive director Lawrence Gradian told the Board of Aldermen the council will not continue Oktoberfest because of financial losses and loss of volunteer partners; instead the council will stage two free, sponsor-funded children's events in June and July.
Lawrence Gradian, introduced as the new executive director of the Kearney Enrichment Council, told the Board of Aldermen on Monday that the council will not continue its October "Oktoberfest" event this year after reviewing finances and volunteer support.
Gradian said the council examined recent returns and found the event produced a negative financial return last year. "Last year, we would have been a loss of $5,000," he said in the meeting discussion.…
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