Wish we were there
A pub to visit. The Pub Aid program at a spot in Australia reaffirms out faith in the community pub. Pub regulars have contributed more than $30,000 for charitable projects in Cambodia, and that’s just one way it’s made itself and important party of the community. “There’s no communication happening when you’re communicating with a machine,” said co-owner Alison Whyte, explaining why she and Fred Whitlock operate the way they do. “Communication makes community, and that’s what makes a good pub.”
Nothing says fall like the whir of chainsaws Credit the Seattle Times for that great headline, and this terrific lead: “Usher in autumn with microbrews, zucchini races and the Texas Chainsaw Pumpkin Carving Contest this weekend at the Fremont Oktoberfest. More than 30,000 folks are expected to drop by to celebrate the traditional German brewing season holiday in fun and funky Fremont style.”
