Knights Host Oktoberfest at OLPH
Tickets are available now for the Knights of Columbus Oktoberfest and Comedy Night featuring Broccoli Rob and a tribute to Uncle Floyd set for Saturday, October 21 at Our Lady of Perpetual Help School Hall, Miller Street.
Grand Knight of the Father Joseph Donnelly Council of the Knights of Columbus Mike Napolitano is chairman for the third consecutive year of the annual event and anticipates it will be a sold out affair as in previous years.
Napolitano urges persons interested in securing seats for the event, which also includes featured Craft Beers from Belford Brewing Company and a German dinner, to contact him now for reservations.
Tickets are $40 each and can be acquired by calling 862-3367-0801 or e-mailing mikenap1962@gmail.com. Checks can also be made payable to K of C #11660 and mailed to 180 Navesink Ave., Highlands NJ 07732.
Sponsored by the local Knights of Columbus Council, the event features an upgraded Hot Buffet menu along with the Specially Selected Craft Beer tasting. The Grand Knight notes that despite rising prices, through the generosity of local businesses the Council has been able to maintain last year’s pricing to ensure a value-packed evening of entertainment.
German fare will include knockwurst and bratwurst along with sauerkraut, smoked pork chops, and an onion gravy from the Black Forest Bratwurst Company, together with the Bahrs Restaurant of Highlands specials of German Pea Soup, German potato salad and more. There will also be Oktoberfest chicken, red cabbage, pretzels and baked breads of several varieties on the menu.
Desserts will feature an assortment of German chocolate, and Black Forest carrot and cheesecakes from Pellman Bakery, the noted Pennsylvania Dutch country bakery, together with soft beverages including apple cider. Patrons are also invited to bring their own adult beverages for consumption at their own tables.
Doors open at 5 p.m. for 6 to 9 p.m. event.
Broccoli Rob, as master of ceremonies, will perform the comedy tribute to Floyd Vivino, the legendary New Jersey comedian.
