El Zagal’s 5th Annual Suds–n–Spuds.

Community members could run a 5K this morning and then sample beers tonight for a good cause.

People are tasting craft beer from local breweries for El Zagal’s 5th Annual Suds–n-Spuds.

Proceeds from the fundraiser go to unit operations and transportation funding for the Shriners Hospitals for Children.

Shriners say these fundraising events are a good way to enjoy the community while helping the kids.

“It’s very important and especially to make the community aware of what we do. You know they all think we’re a bunch of crazy guys that wear these red fezzes and you know do all of this crazy stuff, but were not,” says Director’s Staff President Mike Dow.

Local chefs could also make their favorite potato dish and compete to win a prize and become “Top Spud.”