First OctoberFest - October 25, 2008

HerbFest and OctoberFest are becoming two of the primary contributors to the Graham Johnson Cultural Arts Endowment.

The first OctoberFest will be held and proceeds benefit the continued arts programming for the young adults in our community.

The OctoberFest will be held at Festival Park from noon to 7:30 p.m.

Admission is free to this family friendly event with games, storytelling and much more for the kids to enjoy, including the German Weeder Geese on display.

The German HarbourTowne Fest Band will perform for 5 hours with 18 performers and lively German/Austrian music and dance. HarbourTowne Fest Band is donating their time, energy and money to help promote the GJCAE.

West Street Band will perform for 2 hours.

Over 10 microbreweries on hand for free samples of their custom crafted micro brews, original German bratwurst, wiener schnitzel, sauerkraut and much more provided by Chuck Walkley in exchange for the GJCAE helping one of his favorite charities, the Wake Forest Boys and Girls Club with a cultural arts program for the kids. This will be an acapella performance which is already booked and ready.

Come join us.

Rosemary Shampoo & Spritzer

One beneficial use for your Rosemary leaves is to take the leaves off the stem, put them into a "ball" type jar, then fill with warm water. Place the sealed jar in the refrigerator and allow the water/rosemary to steep for couple of days.



After 48 hours remove the jar, strain the water, and then mix the water with your favorite shampoo, or add to your pet's shampoo. Some brunette/brown haired folks also put the strained water in a spritzer bottle and spritz their hair in the mornings after grooming.



Essential rosemary oil is used in high end commercial shampoos because it adds a vigor, sheen to their hair. The reason for adding to your pet's shampoo is the essential oil is also a flea/tick repellent so it not only adds sheen to the pet's fur but also is a self protector against insects such as fleas and ticks.