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18 Independent & Free Press, Wednesday, October 24, 2007 ) B M M P X F F O * T $ P N J O H Its A Pirates Costume For Me! Get your costume today! Adult & Childrens Costumes Full line of high quality accessoriesquality accessories Marcucci Costume Studios 905.878.1504 885 MainSt.E Milton Corner of Main St. & Thompson Rd. www.MarcucciStudios.com concept ford 361 Guelph St. (Hwy. 7) at Delrex Blvd. GEORGETOWN www.conceptford.com 905.873.1626 You dont have to travel to Kitchener to enjoy an Oktoberfest evening. St. Johns United Church, 11 Guelph St. in Georgetown is holding a big party on Saturday, October 27. Arrive at 5:30 p.m. for German hospi- tality, followed by a traditional German dinner at 6:30 p.m, including special German desserts. Please Lug a Mug and be kind to our environment by bringing along your favourite beer mug. Contests will be held for the best beer stein, prettiest biggest, most authentic, etc. Music will be provided by DJ Mike Boyd, with help from an accordion play- er. If you feel inspired to dance a polka or two, we promise not to film anyone. Casual dress will be the most com- mon choice, but Liederhosen is accept- able (St. Johns advertises that its mem- bers have open minds so guys in tights, with feathered caps and accordions are okay). Everyone over 19 is welcome. Tickets are $25 per person and are available through the church office at 905-877- 2531 or e-mail office@st.johnsuc.ca. Prost! LOIS FRASER Special to The IFP St. Johns hosts Oktoberfest party The Kiwanis Club presents Harvestfest, a dinner, dance, auctions and wine tasting at Holy Cross Church hall on Friday, Nov. 9 at 6:30 p.m. Tickets are $55 and are available by call- ing Sandra, 905-877-0007. Proceeds to Hope Place Centres. Harvestfest on Nov. 9