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October 5, 2006
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Oktoberfest Activities Celebrate Fall Bavarian-Style
While Supporting U.S. Troops



Jessup, MD - The USO of Metropolitan Washington (USO-Metro) is hosting an exciting Oktoberfest celebration on October 13th at Max Blob's Bavarian Biergarten. Festivities begin at 6:30pm and include traditional polka music provided by the Rheinlanders, dancing, German food, prizes and fun.

Tickets cost $35 ($20 is tax deductible) and include an all you can eat buffet of bratwurst and other German favorites. Proceeds from ticket sales help USO-Metro support military service members and their families who live, work and visit the Washington-Baltimore area. The Oktoberfest event has been organized by our dedicated USO volunteers. Skye Hospitality, award winning hotelier is corporate sponsor for the event.

Join other leading community members in supporting a worthwhile organization while celebrating Oktoberfest. For more information about USO of Metropolitan Washington programs or to purchase tickets visit www.USOMetroDC.org.

About USO-Metro
The USO of Metropolitan Washington (USO-Metro) is a private, nonprofit 501(c)(3) organization whose mission is "to serve those who serve...and their families" in Maryland, DC and Northern Virginia. The USO of Metropolitan Washington receives no federal, state or local funding. The generous support of the local community and businesses enables us to provide many free services to service members and their families to enhance their quality of life. On a daily basis, USO Metro provides vital human services and programs, such as emergency housing, food assistance, and information programs. USO-Metro also provides emergency housing, phone cards, taxi vouchers, and food assistance to wounded servicemen and women and their family members at area military medical centers. www.USOMetroDC.org

About Skye Hospitality
The award winning hotelier, Skye Hospitality owns and operates three hotels at Arundel Mills; the newest is the SpringHill Suites by Marriott, the Marriott Residence Inn and Hampton Inn and Suites. Each of these hotels consistently rank at the top of their brands nationally in operations, management, cleanliness and customer satisfaction. Skye's committment to the communities in which they do business is a part of the fabric which makes them a success. To learn more, please visit www.skyehospitality.com

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