![]() Fronted by two frontmen, brothers Shawn and Marty McCoy, it was interesting to see them trade between guitar and lead vocals on the songs. Next up was those boys from West Virgina, Bobaflex. However, Seven Day Sonnet only heated thing up more when they played a mixture of songs from their debut album “Reprisal” and their latest release EP “Spring Fling.” The set list included their newest single “Farewell to Good Days” and closed out with their most popular single “Hapless.” You can catch Seven Day Sonnet this summer on tour with Nonpoint and Pop Evil. They took the stage with the sun beating down in the afternoon sky. The show kicked off with the Chicago IL natives, Seven Day Sonnet. Headlining this year’s festival was All That Remains, who shared the stage with The Red Jumpsuit Apparatus, Egypt Central, Burn Halo, Bobaflex and Seven Day Sonnet. It was a day packed full of good food, beautiful weather and great music for the whole family to rock out to while hanging out along the water front. Supplied backpacks and school supplies to local schools and disadvantaged youth.Syracuse’s 95X took over Pier 24 at the Papermill Island (Baldwinsville NY) this past Friday with Sausage Fest 2011.Contributed over $18,000 in support, to over 500 veterans in Clark County through our veterans programs.Contributed more than $3,650 in scholarships.Taught discipline, hard work and practice through Hoop Shoot program.Donated over 300 food boxes yearly for families.Raised money for the Washington Elks Children’s Therapy Program.Yearly, the over 725 members of Vancouver Elks Lodge No. It also includes social activities for its members and guests and is a great place to make new friends, stay active and gather among colleagues. Since 1902, Elks Lodge 823 has been helping the Vancouver community through its numerous projects and events that benefit our neighbors, children and disadvantaged families. The original Elks Lodge 823 was in downtown Vancouver. “We need people to work three-hour shifts from 4 to 7 (p.m.) and 7-10 (p.m.),’’ Kezar said. Organizers are also looking for volunteers to help at the event. Kezar said future Elktoberfest events will likely include a marketplace and carnival, “but let’s see how this one goes,’’ she said.Įntrance to Elktoberfest is $5. and will include food, beverages, music, and yard games. The event will be open to all ages from 4-10 p.m. The inaugural Elktoberfest will take place at the Vancouver Elks Lodge, located at 11605 SE McGillvray Blvd. “It lasts for at least 16 days, so we were thinking why stop a good thing?’’ “The Oktoberfest begins in September and ends in October on the first Sunday in October, or on October 3, which ever is later,’’ Kezar said. ![]() In the following years, the galas were repeated every October, prolonged and, eventually moved forward into September primarily because of the weather. After such a spectacular party, the happy couple decided that the same type of festival should be continued annually. “The public celebrations ended with an exciting horse race. “The festivities began October 12, 1810, and lasted for almost a week, until October 17,’’ Kezar said. Oktoberfest in 2019 will mark the 212th anniversary of the festivities. ![]() Following the wedding, the fields were named Theresienwiese after the Princess, and the party was such a hit that the townspeople asked King Ludwig to continue the celebration the following year. All of the townspeople were invited to attend the festival, which took place in the fields outside of the city gates. “My goal for the fest was to create a community event, introduce a bigger target audience to the Elks and eventually create a bigger family event,’’ Kezar said.Īccording to Kezar, Oktoberfest began as the marriage ceremony between Prince Ludwig and Princess Therese on Octoin Munich, Germany. ![]() “After enjoying it, I thought, ‘why can’t we do that in Vancouver?’ Two years after joining, here we are. “My first experience with the Elks, as an adult, was being asked to volunteer at their Hood River Oktoberfest,’’ said Kezar, whose friend was a member there, and also a person of German heritage. Even though this is the first attempt by the Vancouver Elks to organize the festival, Kezar has plenty of experience with similar events, in addition to her work at the Vancouver Sausage Fest. ![]()
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