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"Plenty of laughs 1 * played at parks throughout Kitchenerâ€"Waterlo0. # lfmmedofaplacctofltdown.whyno(hmlow&vamof 0 Bands at University Stadium, the former Seagram Stadium, in 3 Waterioo Oct. 8. from 1:30 p.m. to 4:00 p.m.. Larry Blundell, execuâ€" ~â€" tive member of Oktoberfest, has helped to bring together six marchâ€" 4 ing bands for the first time this year. _ "It harkens back to the old Waterloo big band days," said Blundell. € _ The different bands will be playing on the field for about 15 minâ€" & utes each. Several of the them are from New York, with some being 77 200 members strong. The Royal Military College in Kingston is sendâ€" â€"3 ing their marching band, as well as the Kiwannis Kavaliers will be 2z artending Z â€" Admission to the stadium is $2 per person and $5 for a family of 3 four. The prices are kept low due to the sponsorship of Manulife, 8 Koala Beverages, Kelsey‘s and Union Gas. All the bands in the stadiâ€" Y um will be out in the parade next day .if you '%;zfifx'oigel hungty during the festival and it‘s a little too early for Oktoberfest sausage, you might be able to drop in at the two big breakfasts that will be held in Waterloo. â€" â€" The first is at Waterloo Town Square on Oct. 7, from 7:30 a m. to 1130 a. m., and the proceeds go to the Waterloo Regional Food Bank. The breakfast is free; donations appreciated.. _ Known as the Oktoberfest Family Breakfast, "it is a great family event." said Frank. They usually serve their pancakes, sausages, juice and coffee to over 10,000 people. This is the event‘s 14th year. Another breakfast is the Fifth Waterloo Scouts‘ Parade Day Brunch Monday, Oct. 9, 7:30 a m. to 1 2:30 p.m. at Knox Presbyterian Church. This is their 16th year providing the preâ€"parade fare, and "they always serve lots of people." said Frank. 1t costs $5 for adults, $3 for children and kids under four eat for free Proceeds support local Beavers, Cubs, Scouts, Ventures, and Rovers. Speaking of food, Onke! Hans is taking a different perspective. The Onkel Hans Food Drive is planned to be a big success this year, buildâ€" ing on three years of Oktoberfest support for the annual Thanksgiving Food Drive by Waterioo Regional Food Bank. "Weretogmz:mamenecdsoftheFoodBankmgrwing.m is a fact that we must deal with," said Blundell. "Oktoberfest has a cerâ€" tain amount of influence, and with thousands of people coming and going, we can get our message out." Oktoberfest also has many corporate contacts that have agreed to maich whatever donations, food and money, that the organizers can collect. These sponsors include Kellogg‘s and Nabisco. Last year, with Nabisco and individual donors, the drive was able to raise 38,000 pounds of food. While they have no specific goal this year, they want to raise "a whole lot more" If you can‘t bring your donated food to one of the many drop off spots, which include: the five German clubs in town, five local Burger Kings. 3 local Chrysler dealers, Hans House or any Zehrs store, you canbnngmefwdw(hcpamk,Au-msponmxckdmmedbmeh Transport, will be at the start and end of the parade and 100 people wnllbemnmngzm'oughtrnuowdtogflmfoodmdputnmthc trucks. There will also be buckets to collect cash donations. The Parade will be from 8:45 am. to 11 am. on Thanksgiving Monday. Everyone can watch as it starts from Erb and King Streets in Waterloo and finishes at King and Cedar Streets in Kitchener. Bleacher seats cost $5 Don‘t forget the classic Oktoberfest events that start the festival each year, including the Miss Oktoberfest pageant at 7 p.m. at The Centre in the Square, and the official opening ceremonies on Oct. 6, at 11:30 a.m. to 1 p.m. Other highlights of the festival include King Ludwig‘s Castle Museum, the Oktoberfest Antique & Collectibles show at Waterloo Town Square, and the Wildlife Museum. telling." No stones unturned in Treasure Hun! (Continued from page 21) BkiogistMarualBonmir!dnchwtt!nnxsksoflnrflwgon display at Kitchener‘s Market Square. The exhibit, part of Canada‘s largest Wildlife Museum, features over 60 African spccitsolr!builtnfinnls.indudlngnblwkkopud.chettah. tion and a 2,000â€"pound white rhinoceros. Finally, whatever you do, don‘t disappoint Onkel Hans by missing hit surprise 21 st birthday party at Willkommen Platz, near Hans Haus. Saturday, Oct. 7., from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. There will be face painting, clowns, party games for the kids, and of course, birthday cake supâ€" plied by Zehrs. w I & Nn ie e n g e Po cedmd There are many more Oktoberfest events that are great for family fun. You‘ll still find that stein full of beer if you want it, but there is a lot more to Oktoberfest than just drinking, says Frank. ‘There really is something for everyone." i/ \a 7 )zeslmess s .&L Qualiy . Pusuess C im‘ s (hst J i3 * _ ‘The Kitchener Farmers‘ Market feg welcomes Oktoberfest with two additional @fmfl; M shopping days. On Thursday October 12 § Fllg# = and Friday October 13 come to the Wbiids Kitchener Farmers‘ Market for an Oktoberfest miniâ€"market, featuring a great selection of farmâ€"fresh produce, creative local crafts, delicous home baking and lots more. Mini market hours are from 8 am â€" 3 pm. On Friday October 13, also plan to stay for lunch, hosted by the Oktoberfest Lions Club. Enjoy free entertainment from 12 to 4 pm. Regular Saturday markets operate during Oktoberfest, on Saturday October 7, and October 14, from 6 am â€" 2 pm. Kitchener Farmers‘ Market Saturday markets open yearâ€"round, 6 am to 2 pm Comner of Frederick and Duke Streets, downtown Kitchener Telephone 741â€"2287 FAX 741â€"2767