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Audience members laugh at entertainer Peter Bloedel at the German Fest at Our Savior Lutheran Church on Saturday, Feb. 5, 2011, in Naples. The fourth annual celebration of German heritage featured authentic German cuisine, beer, polka music, dancing and entertainment for children. Proceeds from the event benefit Avow Hospice. David Albers/Staff

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Audience members laugh at entertainer Peter Bloedel at the German Fest at Our Savior Lutheran Church on Saturday, Feb. 5, 2011, in Naples. The fourth annual celebration of German heritage featured authentic German cuisine, beer, polka music, dancing and entertainment for children. Proceeds from the event benefit Avow Hospice. David Albers/Staff

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  • German flair adorns the hat of a member of the Hafenkapelle band at the German Fest at Our Savior Lutheran Church on Saturday, Feb. 5, 2011, in Naples. The fourth annual celebration of German heritage featured authentic German cuisine, beer, polka music, dancing and entertainment for children. Proceeds from the event benefit Avow Hospice.David Albers/Staff
  • Naples resident Christie Cargon serves beer to guests of the German Fest at Our Savior Lutheran Church on Saturday, Feb. 5, 2011, in Naples. The fourth annual celebration of German heritage featured authentic German cuisine, beer, polka music, dancing and entertainment for children. Proceeds from the event benefit Avow Hospice. David Albers/Staff
  • A group of children participate in the Chicken Dance at the German Fest at Our Savior Lutheran Church on Saturday, Feb. 5, 2011, in Naples. The fourth annual celebration of German heritage featured authentic German cuisine, beer, polka music, dancing and entertainment for children. Proceeds from the event benefit Avow Hospice. David Albers/Staff
  • A group of children participate in the Chicken Dance at the German Fest at Our Savior Lutheran Church on Saturday, Feb. 5, 2011, in Naples. The fourth annual celebration of German heritage featured authentic German cuisine, beer, polka music, dancing and entertainment for children. Proceeds from the event benefit Avow Hospice. David Albers/Staff
  • Hunter Burton, 1, of Naples, shows little evidence of the ice cream sundae he just finished at the German Fest at Our Savior Lutheran Church on Saturday, Feb. 5, 2011, in Naples. The fourth annual celebration of German heritage featured authentic German cuisine, beer, polka music, dancing and entertainment for children. Proceeds from the event benefit Avow Hospice. David Albers/Staff
  • Eight-year-old Hannah Lemay, of Naples, dances to the sounds of the Hafenkapelle polka band at the German Fest at Our Savior Lutheran Church on Saturday, Feb. 5, 2011, in Naples. The fourth annual celebration of German heritage featured authentic German cuisine, beer, polka music, dancing and entertainment for children. Proceeds from the event benefit Avow Hospice. David Albers/Staff
  • Donald and Kathie Risch, of Manitowoc, Wis., dance to a polka version of 'When The Saints Go Marching In' at the German Fest at Our Savior Lutheran Church on Saturday, Feb. 5, 2011, in North Naples. The fourth annual celebration of German heritage featured authentic German cuisine, beer, polka music, dancing and entertainment for children. Proceeds from the event benefit Avow Hospice. David Albers/Staff
  • Mount Airy, Md. resident Norm Bogarde raises a toast at the German Fest at Our Savior Lutheran Church on Saturday, Feb. 5, 2011, in Naples. The fourth annual celebration of German heritage featured authentic German cuisine, beer, polka music, dancing and entertainment for children. Proceeds from the event benefit Avow Hospice. David Albers/Staff
  • Entertainer Peter Bloedel prepares a toilet plunger for his juggling act in his Perpetual Vaudeville show at the German Fest at Our Savior Lutheran Church on Saturday, Feb. 5, 2011, in North Naples. The fourth annual celebration of German heritage featured authentic German cuisine, beer, polka music, dancing and entertainment for children. Proceeds from the event benefit Avow Hospice. David Albers/Staff
  • Entertainer Peter Bloedel performs a juggling act in his Perpetual Vaudeville show at the German Fest at Our Savior Lutheran Church on Saturday, Feb. 5, 2011, in North Naples. The fourth annual celebration of German heritage featured authentic German cuisine, beer, polka music, dancing and entertainment for children. Proceeds from the event benefit Avow Hospice. David Albers/Staff
  • Patrons raise a toast at the German Fest at Our Savior Lutheran Church on Saturday, Feb. 5, 2011, in Naples. The fourth annual celebration of German heritage featured authentic German cuisine, beer, polka music, dancing and entertainment for children. Proceeds from the event benefit Avow Hospice.David Albers/Staff
  • Patrons dance to the sounds of the Hafenkapelle band at the German Fest at Our Savior Lutheran Church on Saturday, Feb. 5, 2011, in Naples. The fourth annual celebration of German heritage featured authentic German cuisine, beer, polka music, dancing and entertainment for children. Proceeds from the event benefit Avow Hospice. David Albers/Staff
  • A little dancer takes a tumble on the dance floor at the German Fest at Our Savior Lutheran Church on Saturday, Feb. 5, 2011, in Naples. The fourth annual celebration of German heritage featured authentic German cuisine, beer, polka music, dancing and entertainment for children. Proceeds from the event benefit Avow Hospice. David Albers/Staff
  • Naples resident Christie Cargon serves beer to guests of the German Fest at Our Savior Lutheran Church on Saturday, Feb. 5, 2011, in Naples. The fourth annual celebration of German heritage featured authentic German cuisine, beer, polka music, dancing and entertainment for children. Proceeds from the event benefit Avow Hospice. David Albers/Staff
  • Twelve-year-old Bavlee Bishai participates in a magic card trick with Peter Bloedel's Perpetual Vaudeville show at the German Fest at Our Savior Lutheran Church on Saturday, Feb. 5, 2011, in North Naples. The fourth-annual celebration of German heritage featured authentic German cuisine, beer, polka music, dancing and entertainment for children. Proceeds from the event benefit Avow Hospice. David Albers/Staff
  • Mount Airy, Md., resident Sandra Bogarde raises a toast at the German Fest at Our Savior Lutheran Church on Saturday, Feb. 5, 2011, in Naples. The fourth annual celebration of German heritage featured authentic German cuisine, beer, polka music, dancing and entertainment for children. Proceeds from the event benefit Avow Hospice. David Albers/Staff
  • Nine-year-old Mackenzie Meador receives a balloon poodle from entertainer Peter Bloedel at the German Fest at Our Savior Lutheran Church on Saturday, Feb. 5, 2011, in North Naples. The fourth annual celebration of German heritage featured authentic German cuisine, beer, polka music, dancing and entertainment for children. Proceeds from the event benefit Avow Hospice. David Albers/Staff
  • Audience members laugh at entertainer Peter Bloedel at the German Fest at Our Savior Lutheran Church on Saturday, Feb. 5, 2011, in Naples. The fourth annual celebration of German heritage featured authentic German cuisine, beer, polka music, dancing and entertainment for children. Proceeds from the event benefit Avow Hospice. David Albers/Staff

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