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frhe Great Barrel Race is shaping up to be one of the best ever Saturday, Oct 12 from 10-2 at King/William Sts. in Waterloo. " 268! ASE K-W Oktoberfest 'Waterloo-style' . Festhalle revellers and lovers of special events such as the Waterloo Town Square Merchants Ass'n pancake breakfast in cooperation with PHYMIS'JKGL. yl1tave plenty of good food and fun in wuiiriod itaGia'r' After a hearty breakfast, fun-seek- ers can wander over to King And William Sts. to spectate or even take There certainly is plenty to see and do in Waterloo this year. The Waterloo Town Square Merchant's Association Oktoberfest Breakfast, occuring on Saturday, October 12, has become a tradition. Now celebrating its 9th Ok- tobertest, the breakfast features a feast of free pancakes and sausage served up by local radio personalities from CHYM and CKGL "For most of the events. the admis- sion is free," said Stecho. “There are plenty of places to take your family and to just enjoy Oktoberfest." Each year Oktoberfest brings a veritable treasure of Bavarian delights and events to Waterloo and this year promises to be no different. During the week-long celebrations over 20 events will take place in the city including anything from spielcasi- nos to antique shows to hockey tour. naments. Sue Stecho, Chairman of the Oktoberfest Cultural and General Events Committee, says that the festi- val offers something for everyone and that it is a great opportunity, especially in these difficult economic times, for the whole family to come out and have some fun. 420 mm CMtt0NttltE, mm! begins at Conestoga Mall 5.1665; Oct, 20. The. Prutlential Run for)) tfospttal But even after the bung has been placed back unto the keg, the celebra- tions continue m Waterloo, For the athletic enthusiasts, the Prudential Run for Kitchener-Waterloo Hospital will take place Sunday, Oct 20. Beginning at Conestoga Mall, partner pants have the option to run 5km or 10 km to help ralse funds to help cover the costs of the Hospital Dialysis Unn A first for Oktobedest 1991 and hr Waterloo IS the relocation of this year's closing ceremonies to Uptown. Come out and sing Auf Wiedarsdnen and enjoy a night of continuous family entertainment part in the Great Barrel Race Teams will battle It out as they attempt to roll 120 pound beer kegs - filled With water - across Willam St Stecho believes that this year's race, Which runs Saturday, Oct, 12, will be even bigger and better than prevnous races "Watching people try to work together and roll these barrels down, it's really tun to watch and ts really quite comical," she said, And ot course, everybody but I o] parade. A definite highlight at . festival is the annual 'iiiiiiiiiitii, Thanksgiving Day Parade The ttttmi"" will take place Monday, October 14, from 8:45 a.m. to 11 am. and lamina at Ertr and King Sta, in Watadoo. iiiii'iii'iiiii"iin, 2061005311001. PAGE D nous races C, " together t n, it's really " 'eally quite ’1, _ Inflows." {3. ight ot h . P g mm! - 'ters ' The”? = E , October 14, and begin .