Editorial: 3 things to consider Oct 9, 2009
Matthew Modoono/Wicked Local staff photographer. Police Chief Kevin Mooney speaks during Tuesday night's "A Candlelight Vigil: A symbolic Action to Remember Victims of Domestic Violence" at the First Parish Church in Lincoln. (Lincoln Journal, MA)
Local Racing: A big congrats to Hodnett Oct 8, 2009
The annual Octoberfest 350 is quickly approaching at Hagerstown Speedway. Entries are rolling into the speedway and the event is a long two days on dry track racing. (Carlisle Sentinel, PA)
Varitek may not be an automatic out Oct 8, 2009
The Red Sox begin their Octoberfest tonight with Game 1 against the Angels and Victor Martinez will be behind the plate catching Jon Lester. Terry Francona, more loyal to his veteran players than any manager in the history of baseball (if Mike Timlin flies into John Wayne Airport today, Tito will use him in the eighth inning), has finally bitten the bullet and gone with the better, younger player. (Boston Globe)
SCHEDULE: A look at area Halloween events Oct 8, 2009
Afterward, an Octoberfest Street Fair sponsored by the Foot Traffic Partnership will be held with square dancing and polka demonstrations. Ghost tours of the downtown will also be offered. (Carlisle Sentinel, PA)
Washington News Oct 8, 2009
Published: Wednesday, October 7, 2009 12:36 PM CDT Dont forget about the Womens Fellowship holding their Octoberfest this Sunday at the Activity Center. The Washington Sons of Hermann Lodge is now selling tickets for the barbecue and raffle that will take place Oct. 18, from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. Stop at Guarantee Body Shop or call me if you would like to buy tickets. (Navasota Examiner, TX)
Downtown festivals this weekend Oct 7, 2009
KEYSER Building on the success of the summertime Friday Nite Live concerts, downtown Keyser will come alive this Saturday with a combination Octoberfest and Italianfest. Keyser City Councilman Dave Sowers, who coordinates the Friday night weekly concerts held in August, is at it again, working with downtown pubs and restaurants to develop an event designed to appeal to all ages. (Keyser Mineral Daily News Tribune, WV)
Our readers speak: First Butte Octoberfest was successful event Oct 6, 2009
The Montana Standard. The Montana Standard. (Montana Standard, MT)
It Happened This Week: Oct. 7th through Oct. 14 Oct 6, 2009
By Robin Delaney/Managing Editor. Published: Monday, October 5, 2009 11:39 AM CDT 45 years ago in 1964. (Fort Madison Daily Democrat, IO)
Photo gallery: Somerville's Redbones holds Oktoberfest Oct 6, 2009
Wicked Local photo by Ethan Backer The Mad Bacarian Brass Band entertained the crowd at the Red Bones Octoberfest in Davis Square. More related photos. (Somerville Journal, MA)
Seasonal Brews Try To Capture Fall Flavor Oct 6, 2009
Sam Adams Octoberfest: The first impression most testers got was the very strong fizziness, almost like a beer-flavored seltzer water ... Saranac Octoberfest: When the Leinenkugel's offering grows up, this is what it might taste like. (Click2Houston, TX)
Chamber of Commerce invites all to Octoberfest Oct. 16 Oct 5, 2009
Every Little Breeze Catering, shown here at last years Octoberfest, will be at the event again this year ... The Marblehead Chamber of Commerce is pleased to announce that tickets are now on sale to attend its annual Octoberfest event on Friday, Oct. 16, 7 p.m. at the beautiful Corinthian Yacht Club ... Octoberfest is a major fundraiser for the Marblehead Chamber of Commerce, and this year, a portion of the proceeds from the event will be donated to the Marblehead Public Schools through the... (Marblehead Reporter, MA)
New date for Octoberfest Oct 2, 2009
Due to the inclement weather forecast for Oct. 3, the Marshfield Chamber of Commerce Octoberfest has been postponed to Saturday, Oct. 10. The event will still be from 2 to 7 p.m. at the Marshfield Fair Grounds. (Marshfield Mariner, MA)
More of this story Oct 1, 2009
Proceeds from Saturday's Octoberfest fundraiser to benefit medical facilities ... If you would like to hear those tunes, as well as a number of other hits made popular by Johnny Cash, you will get your chance this Saturday at the Rockies Healthcare Foundation fundraiser called Octoberfest ... While all the fun everyone is assured of having at Octoberfest is going to be what people talk about long after the event is over, the real reason for the fundraiser is just that, to collect funds for the... (Cut Bank Pioneer Press - Golden Triangle, MT)
OctoberFest planned the 17th downtown Oct 1, 2009
Live musical entertainment by local and regional performers, a 5K run/walk, a children's play zone and the second annual Southern Tradition Bike Show are on tap for OctoberFest around the historic downtown square ... Arts Council Executive Director Sharon Deweese described OctoberFest as a fun day for families to come out and support the arts. (Philadelphia Neshoba Democrat, MS)
Harpoon Brewery hosts Octoberfest Oct 1, 2009
Business wasn t booming in 1990 when Harpoon Brewery CEO and cofounder Rich Doyle wanted to host at least one great Octoberfest before things got worse ... We ll drink to that, and so can you, at this year s Harpoon Octoberfest, where traditional oompah bands will entertain and you can enter the chicken dancing and German chocolate-cake eating contests. (Boston Globe)
Community Calendar and Area Events Oct 1, 2009
First Frostproof OctoberFest. Frostproof s first Octoberfest will be held on the grounds of The Depot on East Wall Street ... First Frostproof OctoberFest. (Lake Wales News, FL)
City's fall festival is Saturday Oct 1, 2009
Seasonal drinks will be provided at Tribeca and Latte Donatte, and Lyon's Pub will be offering an Octoberfest meal. Generation Jewelers will be having wine tasting from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. A cooking demonstration by Augie's Elite Catering will be held at the municipal building at 2 p.m.. (Watertown Daily Times, WI)
Walkfesters’ Heading Out Oct 1, 2009
Returning for a second year to the LBJ National Historical Park, the annual Octoberfest Walk, sponsored by Volkssportverein Friedrichsburg, will be held Saturday. This year s walk will be centered around the historic LBJ Ranch on the north side of the Pedernales River across from the LBJ State Park and Historic Site which parallels U.S. Highway 290. (Fredericksburg Standard Radio Post, TX)
Goggin: A teacher's impact can last forever Sep 30, 2009
Initially meeting to brainstorm ideas for the upcoming Octoberfest, our conversation evolved from moon walks and concessions to mission and objectives. One thing led to another, and before I knew it, we were discussing a much bigger picture: inspiration, growth, self-confidence and the role teachers play. (Athens Banner-Herald)
Favorite Potluck Desserts Poke Cake... Sep 25, 2009
Potluck dessert ideas using a jello poke cake may include ideas like German Chocolate poke cake for an Octoberfest potluck, Strawberry poke cake for a fruit potluck, or Rainbow poke cake for a Christmas potluck ... Octoberfest Potluck Idea. (Suite101.com)
Crafts, Music, Beer All on Tap for Fall Festival Sep 23, 2009
Four different microbrews - Samuel Adams Octoberfest, Boulevard Oktoberst, Blue Moon Belgian White and Hofbrau - will be available for purchase. Budweiser products also will be sold. (Missourian Publishing, MO)
It Happened This Week: Sept. 21-28 Sep 22, 2009
Residents voted for Miss Octoberfest 1984 by dropping coins in canisters representing their favorite candidate. Candidates were Peggy Barnes, Michelle Behne, Traci Bishop, Tina Brotherton, Tara Davis, Kart DePriest, Nicole Eicher, Lisa Elliott, Amy Feathergill, Carla Ford, Lisa Gray, Angela Greenwald, Tina Hayes, Vickie Hoenig, Kim Hooten, Gail Horn, Jan Hoyer, Angie Lucas, Christina Martinez, Rita Martinez, Suzette McCarthy, Melinda McLeland, Lisa Molter, Michelle Mosher, Julie Ramsey, Kathy... (Fort Madison Daily Democrat, IO)
Councils approves QLF rezoning Sep 14, 2009
for UW-Stout s intramural sports program; use of a shallow site in Lake Menomin at either Point Comfort or Wakanda Park on Feb. 6, 2010 for a Penguin Plunge, hosted by United Way of Dunn County and Big Brothers Big Sisters; use of Lake Menomin on Jan. 30, 2010, for a National Straightline Snowmobile Racing, Inc. event; and an outdoor dance permit and use of city lot 12 on Oct. 9 and 10 for a Menomonie Theater Guild Octoberfest fundraising event. Renewing the agreement with the County of Dunn... (Menomonie Dunn County News, WI)
Festival brings a taste of Germany here (4) Sep 14, 2009
To desert resident wrote on Sep 13, 2009 5:59 PM:" You wrote "It is not a true Octoberfest ... It is not a true Octoberfest. (Sierra Vista Herald, AZ)
Photo: Octoberfest Sep 13, 2009
The Mount Roberts Tramway and Alaskan Brewing Company hosted the 12th annual Octoberfest Friday and Saturday at the restaurant ... The Mount Roberts Tramway and Alaskan Brewing Company hosted the 12th annual Octoberfest Friday and Saturday at the restaurant ... The Mount Roberts Tramway and Alaskan Brewing Company hosted the 12th annual Octoberfest Friday and Saturday at the restaurant. (Juneau Empire)
Area girls attend math-science camp Sep 10, 2009
They were selected to get a preview of college life while learning that math and science can be fun, and also learning about careers in these fields. They attended the Tech Trek Science Camp for Girls, a weeklong summer program for girls entering the eighth grade sponsored by the American Association of University Women of California. (San Andreas Calaveras Enterprise, CA)
Week Ahead listings: Events Sep 10, 2009
SAMUEL ADAMS OCTOBERFEST Uncle Sam (the beermaker) will serve more than 15 varieties of brew along with live music, German sausages, and pretzels. The tapping of the keg will take place at Friday s VIP night where you get four beers and a mug (one beer and a mug on Saturday). (Boston Globe)
A session with the senator Sep 5, 2009
Disgusted Wyomingite wrote on Sep 4, 2009 2:35 PM:" To Inky: Right on!!! Maybe when theyget into junior high or high school. Or,on the high school debate teams. But Ihave to give Dr. Barasso for at least"kissing babies". Dr. Barasso also attends the 1st Interstate Bank's Octoberfest and meets with the seniors. ". Submit a Comment. (Casper Star-Tribune, WY)
Marshfield Spirit Flag program Sep 1, 2009
Oct. 3 Marshfield Octoberfest. Oct. 16 National Boss Day. (Marshfield Mariner, MA)
Rain brings end to Friday Nite Live Aug 31, 2009
Sowers, who works to mount downtown celebrations throughout the year, said the next big event for Keyser will be an Octoberfest featuring ethnic dishes and other attractions. More information will be provided in the near future. (Keyser Mineral Daily News Tribune, WV)
Chamber schedules planning meetings Aug 25, 2009
The chamber will hold an Octoberfest meeting Wednesday, Aug. 26, at 9 a.m. at McSweeney & Ricci. Loading commenting interface. (Marshfield Mariner, MA)
FCC fundraiser keeps spirit of Old West alive Aug 20, 2009
The church also has scheduled its annual Octoberfest celebration on Oct. 10 and a fashion show on Nov. 7. Article Rating. (Terrell Tribune, TX)
Unexpected success of Blueberry Ale fuels expansion at Wachusett Jul 26, 2009
Ciccolo notes, however, that he serves up some of Wachusett s other more complex brews, such as the Country Ale, the company s original pale ale, the Black Shack Porter, a dark porter with chocolate mocha notes, and the Wachusett Octoberfest. The company so far has not experimented with other fruity flavors. (Boston Globe)
CD's Connect the Dots...Christmas In July? Jul 21, 2009
To them, this acquisition almost guaranteed a return to the Octoberfest known as the World Series, and wouldn't the Boston Red Sox, New York Yankees or Los Angeles Angels quake in fear when the newest Quaker took the mound wearing red Phillie pinstripes. Fair enough and certainly worthy of discussion. (Philadelphia, TheInsiders.com)
Letter to the editor: Kettle corn a no on Alpenstrasse (569) Jul 16, 2009
Paul Hardcastle wrote on Jul 14, 2009 11:39 AM:" To "upnorthliving": Seems like we have another syncophant of the local power elite that runs this community. A previous poster was right. A precedent WAS set and the prior arrangement should have been honored (at least one more time). The Alpenfest Committee, our local Chamber Board, and many other of the local elites (and Rotary Club types) that run this community want to portray themselves as outstanding "public servants" only interested in the... (Gaylord Herald Times, MI)
Built by faith May 16, 2009
Clover Trinity Lutheran School, funded through tuitions and the annual Octoberfest dinner that brings in around 12,000, offers a kindergarten through eighth-grade education based on biblical principles. Past students seem to hold onto the tradition and memories of Sunday worship or a Wednesday morning chapel service. (Burley South Idaho Press, ID)
Favorite races vary as much as terrain Apr 28, 2009
The Octoberfest is your last chance ... Suffice to say, my 10-K PR, set on the Octoberfest course shortly after pterodactyls abandoned Anchorage Coastal Refuge, was not threatened. (Anchorage Daily News)
Cultivating a growing interest Apr 16, 2009
In addition to their other projects, the Garden Club has stayed extremely busy over the past several months, hosting the Texas District X convention, selling plants at Octoberfest at First Christian Church and hosting monthly Junior Garden Club meetings at Long Elementary School. They also take part in an ongoing fundraising project by contracting residential landscaping projects. (Terrell Tribune, TX)
Cheers! Americas best beer pubs Mar 21, 2009
What to drink: Wynkoop nicely interprets classic styles with its St. Charles ESB, Wixa Weiss and its signature brew, Railyard Ale, a fruity take on the malty Octoberfest style. Also consider Patty's Chile Beer, a light lager brewed with ancho peppers and Anaheim chiles. (MSNBC -- Travel)
AUTO RACING: Richards, Pratt get wins in Hagerstown opener Mar 10, 2009
By BOB VORES For Public OpinionFollowing cancellations the previous two weeks, Hagerstown Speedway got its first show in the books on Saturday as Josh "Kid Rocket" Richards (Late Model) and Richie Pratt Jr. (Big Block Modified) were both winners and earned guaranteed starting spots in the Octoberfest ... "I can't believe it. I got second in last year's Octoberfest to Bret, and I thought about a hundred times what I could do better. I tried to apply what I learned on the car and we beat him.". (Yahoo News -- Auto Racing)
West Norriton set to celebrate centennial throughout year Mar 5, 2009
On Oct. 17, the township will hold a combined golf outing at Jeffersonville Golf Course with an Octoberfest celebration. On Nov. 11, a Prayer Service for Veteran's Day will be held at Visitation B.V.M. Roman Catholic Church. (Springfield Sun, PA)
Lots to choose from at tracks Feb 13, 2009
DIRT Modifieds, World of Outlaw late models, Lucas Oil late models, the Hub National Nationals, Pennsylvania Speedweek and the Octoberfest 350 are some of the tracks big season events. Susquehanna Speedway is back for another season of numerous classes with Saturday night racing featuring its Stock Car Saturday night series headlined by the 358 late models and street stocks. (Carlisle Sentinel, PA)
