Trick-or-Treat on Main Street
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Beast Feast 2017
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The second annual Beast Feast was held in Oakland last Saturday. The proceeds from the event will support Oakland’s 150th celebration in 2018. All photo credit/Denise Gilliland, Editor and Chief, Kat Country Hub.
Beast Feast Huge Success!!
January 20, 2016 Leave a comment
The Beast Feast, (Wild Game Feed) held in Oakland over the weekend was a huge success! “We had 200-250 attend,” stated Co-Chamber of Commerce President David Deemer.
The event was held as a fundraiser for Oakland’s 150th celebration to be held in 2018. “With the support of Oakland and our surrounding communities, we made a great step towards obtaining that goal,” Deemer said.
Kim Helzer along with Chamber members and a group from Arlington worked together to provide those attending a wonderful meal. “We have been doing this in Arlington for 11 or 12 years now,” stated Mike Lowe, one of the group members from Arlington who helped in cooking the meal. “It has been a great fundraiser, benefiting many areas of our community.”
The food was an experiment for some. “My favorite was the elk meatballs. They were delicious,” stated Judy Nelson.
Donna Preston had so many delicacies on her plate she wasn’t sure what she was eating. “It is all so delicious, it doesn’t matter,” Donna said.
The success of this event belongs to many individuals. “The Oakland Chamber of Commerce would like to thank Kim Helzer and all of her friends for making this such a successful event,” Deemer stated. “The Oakland Chamber looks forward to possibly doing it again next year! Thanks to everyone who donated towards our 150th celebration.”
A large crowd attends the first annual Beast Feast in Oakland. Photo Credit/Denise Gilliland, Editor and Chief, Kat Country Hub.
Sue Beckner, Co-Oakland of Chamber Commerce President thanks the crowd for attending the beast feast! Photo Credit/Denise Gilliland, Editor and Chief, Kat Country Hub.
Reminder: Beast Feast is Saturday in Oakland
January 12, 2016 Leave a comment
The Oakland Chamber of Commerce is hosting a Beast Feast at the Oakland City Auditorium this Saturday, Jan. 16th from 5:00-7:30 p.m. A variety of delicacies will be on the menu, such as beaver, alligator, fish and mountain oysters. Tickets are available for purchase from Chamber members for a $25 donation, which will be designated for Oakland’s 150th celebration in 2018. Everyone is encouraged to attend!
Beast Feast in Oakland January 16th
January 7, 2016 1 Comment
“I promise this will be a meal you will never forget,” Kim Helzer says of the Beast Feast to be held in Oakland.
“The Beast Feast is at the city auditorium on Sat., Jan. 16th from 5:00-7:30 p.m.,” Kim stated.
If you enjoy dining on game feed, this is the place for you. “On the menu is alligator, bacon wrapped elk, bacon wrapped deer, barbecued beaver, pheasant, fish, deer sausage, goose sticks, duck with kraut and dumplings, leg of lamb, potato sausage, pork specialty hot dogs, dala dogs and mountain oysters,” Kim shared.
Side dishes will consist of scalloped corn, cole slaw, baked beans and rolls. Cold beverages will also be sold.
“Most items on the menu have been donated,” Kim said.
There are other items on the menu if game feed isn’t what you prefer. “There will be pork for sandwiches and potato sausage, among other things,” Kim stated.
The Oakland Chamber of Commerce is sponsoring the event. Assisting Kim Helzer is Sue Beckner and Sandy Frahm. “Arlington game feed members, Mike Lowe, Ronnie (Bub) Johnson and Keith Marovec,” Kim stated.
“This is the main fundraiser for the Oakland Chamber of Commerce to gather funds to sponsor Oakland’s 150th celebration in 2018,” Kim said.
Tickets are available for $25 donation from Oakland Chamber of Commerce members or contact Kim Helzer at 402-380-8500.
“We need the support of the people to make this a success, so please purchase a ticket,” Kim stated.
Halloween in Oakland
November 7, 2015 Leave a comment
It was a beautiful day for trick or treating on Oakland’s Main Street. All photos credit of Denise Gilliland, Editor and Chief, Kat Country Hub.
Reminder: Halloween on Oakland Main Street Today, 2nd-5th Streets Closed
October 29, 2015 Leave a comment
Businesses on Oakland’s Main Street will be giving treats to children, all dressed up for Halloween, beginning after school today. Members of the Oakland Chamber of Commerce will be at the Oakland Auditorium handing out treats as well.
Special Reminder: 2nd Street-5th Street will be closed from 3:00-4:30 p.m. Any cars on Main Street at 3:00 p.m. won’t be able to leave during this time.
2nd to 5th Streets Closed on Oakland Avenue for trick or treating Oct. 29th
October 23, 2015 Leave a comment
On October 29th, 2015 in efforts to assist
the Oakland NE Chamber of Commerce
with the business trick or treat event held on Oakland Avenue, from 2nd to 5th Street Oakland Avenue will be closed from 3:00 pm to 4:30 pm. Also access to Oakland Avenue from 3rd & 4th Street will be closed to prevent traffic movement onto Oakland Avenue during the event.
Assisting these efforts will be the Oakland Fire and Rescue Dept that will help aid the Oakland Police Department with blocking traffic to Oakland Avenue.
The Oakland Police Department would ask that all vehicles be removed from Oakland Avenue prior to the event or any vehicle remaining on Oakland Avenue after 3:00 pm will not be allowed to move during the event. We would like to advise anyone planning to drive to the event that parking will still be accessible to the side streets along Oakland Avenue.
The efforts of closing down access to Oakland Avenue is to bring a safe and enjoyable time for the children, and peace of mind for the parents.
Contact Information for Oakland Chamber of Commerce Page
October 15, 2015 Leave a comment
Rosa Schmidt and Denise Gilliland are the two in charge of updating the Oakland Chamber of Commerce’s web page. This page details upcoming events in Oakland throughout the year.
To submit information for the page, please email Rosa at books@oakland-library.org and Denise at katcountryhub@gmail.com. Information may also be left with Rosa at the Oakland Public Library.
Thank you!
Kat Country Hub 
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