6 ❘ Oktoberfest ❘ S EPTEMBER 30, 2015 Oompah! *All performances are on Saturday, Oct. 3, at the Florence Events Center, 715 Quince St. Meg Graf has played music all her life. She performs accordion with the Junction City Polka Band, Attaboy! Polka Band and various other ens- embles. Her motto is “Music makes the world a better place, and live music is best!” She resides in the Willamette Valley and works at the University of Oregon. Meg Graf performs at 8 a.m. during the Kiwanis breakfast. John R. Klobas is an accordion player who has entertained people all over the United States and Europe. He and his wife Nancy, who plays the hammered dulcimer, live on a farm near Fall Creek. John played at the Mt. Angel Oktoberfest for 15 years and also taught at Lane Community College from 1965 to 1999, with some of his classes held at the Heceta Head Lighthouse and in the Light Keeper’s House. He also hosts the International Polka Party, heard on KCST 106.9 FM every Sunday from 4 to 8 a.m. Oktoberfest’s lineup of entertainment He has been doing this for over a quarter of a century. John R. Klobas performs from 9:45 a.m. until 11 a.m., as well as later in the day. dance to as well. Their repertoire includes polkas, waltzes, swing, country western, fox trot, schottisches, hambos and specialty folk dance. The chicken dance is a crowd pleaser of all ages. Several mem- The Tirolean Dancers started in bers of the band are also in the the 1970s as a traditional German Tirolean Dancers which is also and Bavarian performing at this Orchestration includes accordion, style dance year’s Oktoberfest. performance The Alpine Echoes clarinet, tuba, flute, banjo, bass, fiddle, trumpet, drums, Austrian group. Today, Band plays music cowbells and vocals. Join them with new from Germany, during one of three performances members, The Austria, France, Tiroleans con- Russia, Italy, Mexico, for your shot at the chicken dance! The Alpine Echoes Band tinue to per- Norway, Sweden, the performs from 12:30-1:30 p.m., form and United States and 3:30-4:30 p.m. and 5-6 p.m. bring the joy other countries. of traditional German dance to numerous Oktoberfests, Maifests, special and international events and cultural and folk festivals in both Oregon and Washington. Their appear- ances all over Oregon at signature events such as Mt. Angel, Alpenfest and St. Peters Oktoberfest, and Junction From supporting local events to financing community projects City, have delighted thou- sands of spectators and and serving on the boards of local non-profits, we’re dedicated enthusiasts. to helping Florence grow and thrive. Stop by 777 Highway 101 The Tiroleans perform at and say “hello”. noon and 1:30 p.m. Proud to be a part of Team Florence. The Alpine Echoes Band, new to the Florence Oktoberfest this year, plays music for happy occasions, specializing in German, Scandinavian and folk dance music. They play for your dancing or listening pleasure. Although they include several teaching dances for audience par- ticipation (both adult and children) they also perform some authentic folk dance numbers for folks to Let’s create tomorrow, together. 541-997-3486 bannerbank.com Member FDIC