Ferch's Owner, Park and Rec Director To Be Honored

The Greendale Education Foundation will honor the owner of Ferch's Malt Shoppe & Grille and the director of the Greendale Park and Recreation Department at its annual "A Celebration of Education" June 7.

Betty Ferchoff and Jackie Schweitzer will be honored for "their commitment to Greendale, its schools and students and the greater community" and will receive the foundation's Inspiration Award, according to a news release.

The event begins at 6 p.m. at the Tuckaway Country Club, 6901 W. Drexel Ave., and includes live music by the Greendale High School Jazz Ensemble, raffle items, a silent auction, hors d'oeuvres and a cash bar.

"A Celebration of Education provides a special opportunity for Greendale community members, businesses, parents, faculty and students to join together to acknowledge the achievements of Greendale students and alumni," according to a news release.

Tickets are $30 each and can be purchased at the high school, the school administration office, the parks and recreation office, Reiman Visitor Center or online.