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Oktoberfest at Von Trapp's Thursday, October 2 Last year was so much fun we had to do it again. It's an evening of beer, brats, and bocce during Oktoberfest celebration week at Von Trapp's on Capitol Hill. Von Trapp's is a stunning, enormous "bier hall" and restaurant that features authentic Bavarian fare and atmosphere. We've reserved three bocce ball courts and the mez- zanine dining level. Family-style platters will allow you to try a variety of the res- taurant's signature items, including housemade sausages, Bavarian meatloaf sliders, housemade pretzels with cheese sauce, and more. You'll receive coupons for two glasses of wine or beer or for a small beer sampler. Additional beverages, including cocktails, are available on an individual pay basis. e staff will be in costume, so feel free to don your lederhosen. Dinner, two drinks, optional bocce, and themed favors included. Prost! 5:30–8:30 pm; $48; cancel by September 23 items will be available for pickup at the WAC. e evening includes wine, beer, and a catered dinner buffet in a relaxed setting. No experience necessary. Class size is limited to 14. 6–10 pm; $185; cancel by September 15 N E W Jubilee Casino Dealer Training November 17, 24, December 1 Get ready to roll the dice, deal the cards, and kick off the WAC's 85th year on Friday, December 5, at Jubilee—our anni- versary celebration and biggest party of the year. Members are invited to volunteer as dealers and assistants in the Jubilee Casino. Returning dealers help train new dealers to work the game tables or assist as card shufflers and runners. Training sessions are informative, fun, and casual, and they include a light dinner buffet and beverages. It's a great way to meet other members, and it is perfect for singles or couples. New dealers should attend all three sessions. If you can attend the train- ing sessions and volunteer for a two-hour shift on December 5 (then you can enjoy the party for yourself for the rest of the evening), please contact Club Programs ++++ a 3 | Your Brain on Seahawks 3–28 | A Chorus Line 6 | Huskies vs. Eastern Washington 9, 16, 23, 30 | WAC Toastmasters 13 | Huskies vs. Illinois 14 | Pioneers Come Alive at Lake View Cemetery 14 | Tailgate at the WAC! Seahawks vs. Chargers 20 | Huskies vs. Georgia State 23 | Kids and the Social Network 24 | Making Paella with Chef Eric Floyd 27 | Finnriver Cidery and Mt. Townsend Creamery 27 | Hot Party 8 at Seattle Glassblowing Studio SU M T W TH F SA 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 25 26 27 28 29 30 September Casino Coordinator Robert Laurent at rlaurent@wac.net or 206.464.3061. Note: Training is for WAC members only. 6–8 pm; complimentary N E W 35th Annual Seattle International Comedy Competition Tuesday, November 25 Known for being part reality show and part comedy club, the Seattle International Comedy Competition is back at the WAC for Night One of Finals Week. e WAC will host America's biggest touring comedy festival in the Crystal Ballroom for a night of the best in standup comedy. e pres- sure is on as the top five comedians take the stage for 20-minute sets of their best material as they compete for the top spot and a shot at the grand prize. Join us for a night of laughs, which also includes a pasta and salad buffet and a sweet assortment of R O B E R T L A U R E N T SEPTEMBER 2014 | Washington Athletic Club Magazine | 35 CLUB PROGRAMS 206.464.3060 • clubprograms@wac.net