JC Breakfast Optimist Club release
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The JC Optimist Breakfast Club met on Wednesday morning where they hosted three guest speakers. The guests were Matt Hoover, Business Director at Geary County Rehab, Dr. Doug Jardine, Kansas District Optimist Club Governor, and Ethan Moneypenny the JC Community Band's Jack Moore Scholarship recipient.
Kansas District Governor, Dr. Jardine, awarded JC Breakfast Optimist Club member, Dana Wiegand, a pin for recruiting five new members. Dana was unable to attend and will receive her pin later.
Ethan Moneypenny, shared about his learning experience at Fort Hays State University Band Camp this summer. He stated that he has made significant progress as a musician from having attended the camp. Ethan is a junior at Junction City High School. He plays the tuba in the JC Community Band and also plays in the high school band. After graduation, Ethan plans to study music in college.
Matt Hoover, Business Director at the Geary Rehab Center, is working with his father, Justin, and a 15-member committee in planning Oktorberfest which is to be held on October 6th and 7th in downtown Junction City. He told the Optimists that there will be 80 vendors selling food, crafts, and beer. "This is intended to be a fun family community event including entertainment for all ages," Hoover said. "Last year there were approximately 17,000 people who attended. We hope to have 20,000 people this year.” Matt also stated that there will be polka bands from the area and one from Kansas City. The First Infantry Division Band will also perform. Other events will include performances by Clarabel’s Bavarian Dance group, JC GymTastics, Elite Academy of Martial Arts Demonstration, JCHS J-Steppers, and several contests.
Contests will include Best Dressed, a yodeling contest, stein holding contest, Hammerschlagen contest and a Cornhole Tournament. On October 7th there will be 5k and a 13k Volksmarch. More information may be found online at JunctionCityOktoberfest.com.