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German Club
German Club members meet as often as they wish. Typically, members will get together to cook German foods, watch German films and television programs, and do many other things. All of the German Club activities are listed below. If you are interested in joining, please contact Herr Johnston. If you have an idea for an activity, which is not listed below, you may always ask Herr Johnston to see if it is possible.

Many of the German Club activites are free! So read about all the possibilities below.

German Club Activities

 German Club Pictures


 German Club Activities
  • Attend the Mt. Angel Oktoberfest in mid-September

  • Tidetoberfest - Many types of German food, participate in contests, and listen to German music

  • Trips to the Rheinländer German Restaurant and the Berlin Inn Restaurant
        - You may order in German and even sing in German with the accordion players!

  • Trips to the Edelweiss and Bavarian Delicatessens. You may speak German to their employees.

  • Go bowling at 4 Seasons Bowling and eat pizza afterwards

  • Watch German films and television programs from Herr Johnston's library. [No cost]

  • See German, Austrian, and/or Swiss films at the Portland International Film Festival

  • Make classic gingerbread houses in December

  • Attend a German Christmas service at Zion Lutheran Church in December [No cost]

  • Hear live German classical music performed by the Oregon Symphony and Chamber Music NW

  • Attend German operas at Portland Opera

  • Watch Portland Timbers soccer games from the Multnomah Athletic Club's balcony [No cost]

  • Watch Portland Beavers baseball games from the Multnomah Athletic Club's balcony [No cost]

  • Make and eat delicious German, Austrian, and Swiss foods:
    - plumb dumplings (Zwetschenknödel) with Nürnberger Sausages
    - apple strudel and fresh whipped cream (Apfelstrudel mit Schlagsahne)
    - German, Austrian, and Swiss desserts (Nachtische)
    - German Christmas cookies (Weihnachtsplätzchen)
    - Wiener Schnitzel and potato salad (Wiener Schnitzel und Kartoffelsalat)
    - pork roast and sauerkraut (Schweinebraten und Sauerkraut)
    - beef roast and potatoes (Sauerbraten und Bratkartoffeln)
    - rouladen and spätzle (Rouladen und Spätzle)

  • Participate in a chocolate or fondue tasting party

  • Listen to German music (rock and/or techno) and play German board games [No cost]

  • Go on hiking trips [No cost]

  • Go on bicycling trips [No cost]

    WARNING FROM HERR JOHNSTON!
    If I purchase tickets, supplies, or incur any costs for any German Club activity and a student has indicated that he/she is going to participate, no refunds will be given after said purchase, unless I have been reimbursed from the seller. Your cooperation and understanding are very much appreciated. Too many students in the past have signed up for an activity, only to back out at the last minute for whatever reason. This has proven to be very costly for me and I can no longer afford to waive any costs.

    When you sign up for an activity, please be about 80% sure that you will be able to participate. I have had too many students sign up for an activity, only to have them back out at the last minute or not attend at all. This is especially bad, if I make reservations at a restaurant, bowling alley, or some other business. When students do not show to these activities it costs the businesses money and reflects poorly on our school.



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