“2012 Oktoberfest was a big hit this year” says Ken Rhoden, “We had a great crowd inside enjoying the food and even more outside listening to the live music, riding the train, and climbing all over the blow up play

Some of the Men's Group from Advent Lutheran (2012)

ground!”    The Men’s Group of Advent Lutheran Church hosts the Oktoberfest every year (for as long as I can remember!) and the proceeds go to support the outreach programs sponsored by the church. The men do almost all the cooking with the menu usually consisting of bratwurst, red cabbage, sauerkraut, and homemade German potato salad.

There are games and rides outside for the kids and many of the neighborhood families come to enjoy this event.  It is open to the public every year.

Next big event for Advent: The Annual White Elephant sale to benefit Habitat for Humanity.  That takes place in the fall (November 3 this year) and has been a regular stop for the serious bargain hunters for 20 years or more.

My friend and colleague, Steve Charpentier, Esq., shared this article via Facebook this morning.  After reading it I thought it is definitely worth sharing further.  Take a minute to read about “automaticity” as the article calls it or more easily explained as the automatic type of behavior society has developed to check their cell phone without  really thinking about it.  It appears that smart phone users are more apt to develop this behavior however even those of us with old-school cell phones can still be caught up in this habit of oft-checking the phone.   This is a dangerous habit no matter what type of phone you have and as you will see from the article it is very dangerous when in the car.

Don’t text and drive.   And if you are injured in an accident by someone who was texting and driving,  call or email me for information (and a completely free consultation.)

Study Finds Drivers Unaware of Their Texting Habits

Cyberlaw Lecture Promoted by Local Brevard Family & Criminal Attorney, Ken Rhoden

On September 27, 2012 at 7pm Florida Tech is hosting the Inaugural Lecture in Law featuring The Honorable John Antoon, II, U.S. District Judge.  The topic for the lecture is, “In Pursuit of Life, Liberty, & Technology.” An introduction will be given by Brevard Bar Foundation President & Florida Tech Constitutional Law Professor, Michael Kahn, Esquire.
The doors open at 6pm for networking reception.   Space is limited so please reserve your space as soon as possible.  See the flyer below for more information.

Ken Rhoden has been practicing as a family lawyer and a criminal lawyer in Central Florida for over 26 years.  He was part of the elite Capital Crimes unit at the Public Defender’s office and is currently an owner and managing partner for the largest and most experienced criminal and family law firm in the county.   You can reach Ken by email or by calling 321-631-0506.