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United Church of Christ preparing for
old-fashioned, peppy Germanfest
Fundraiser meets local and global needs
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[October 20, 2007]
Bratwurst, Alley Kats, Market Strasse, Greater
Gifts -- what do these have in common? All are elements of the
Germanfest celebration next Saturday, Oct. 20, at the corner of
Eighth and Maple in Lincoln. St. John United Church of Christ
sponsors the annual event.
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 Brats are the centerpiece of the German meal that anchors the event.
German potato salad, sauerkraut, red cabbage, applesauce, and choice
of apple strudel, German chocolate cake or angel food cake complete
the menu. Drinks include apple cider, lemonade, tea and coffee.
Serving times are 11 a.m. to 3 p.m.The Alley Kats Band plays that
great oom-pah-pah music from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. Polka is the
specialty, but the repertoire is varied. The band, entertaining at
Germanfest for the third year, is under the direction of electronic
accordion player Terry J. Dutko of Granite City, who organized the
group over 20 years ago. Tom Roussin at sax, clarinet, flute and
piccolo as well as vocals has been with the dance band around 18
years; he hails from St. Louis. Drummer Stan Soboleski of Fenton,
Mo., joined over a decade ago. And Dan Franke of Belleville and
Dallas Blair of Clayton, Mo., completed the current lineup about
five years ago. Franke is featured at guitar and Blair on the
trumpet; both also contribute vocals.
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Market Strasse refers to the craft show in the church fellowship
hall. Both handmade articles and items from home show vendors will
be for sale.
In addition, craft items are also available from Greater Gifts, a
division of Third World Crafts. Purchases benefit artisans in
developing countries.
Cost of the meal is $7. Children under 6 eat free. Tickets are
available at the church office or at the door. With six or more
prepaid tickets, free delivery in town is available. Drive-through
carryout is also provided.
Proceeds from this year's Germanfest go to Mom and Me Camp, Back
Bay Mission, SHARE (Share Pregnancy & Infant Loss Support Inc.) and
Church World Service Disaster Relief Fund.
[Text from file received from Lynn
Spellman] |
