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Joe Jost's giving
a jolly time for charity
By Tom Carey
On-line Forty-Niner
Joe Jost's is giving
everyone a reason to throw a cold one back in the name of
charity this weekend. From 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Long Beach's
oldest bar will be donating all proceeds in honor of the attacks
on America.
The money earned
during the day, including all gratuities, will be donated
to the American Red Cross Victim's Children's Fund to help
families in need in New York and Washington, D.C.
"The owner,
Ken Buck, and the employees thought it would be a good way
to help out," said Shawn Flathers, manager at Joe Jost's.
Celebrities, athletes
and companies are donating money left and right to help our
less fortunate neighbors on the East Coast. Joe Jost's hopes
other establishments around Long Beach will follow suit, Flathers
said.
Joe Jost's hopes
to draw a larger than normal crowd, according to Flathers.
"We hope to make between $3 to 6,000 Sunday."
The bar brings
in its large crowds because of the "Special" and
the pickled eggs. The "Special," which is a polish
sausage with a slice of swiss cheese and a pickle on rye bread,
is a crowd favorite at Joe Jost's. The pickled eggs are also
unique, being served on a mound of pretzels with chili peppers.
"It's all
about the 'Specials', eggs and beer," said Jost's enthusiast,
patron George Sagen, 26 of Cypress. "It's the great sense
of tradition that keeps people coming back."
Weddings and many
other special events have been held at Jost's due to the notoriety
gained over the years.
For those who aren't
beer drinkers, Jost's has several pool tables and televisions
to watch your favorite sporting event.
Joe Jost's is located
at 2803 E. Anaheim St. in Long Beach, where it has thrived
since 1924. For more information, call (562) 439-5446.
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Photo
courtesy of joejosts.com
Joe Jost's, the oldest bar in Long Beach, will
have a charity event this Sunday.
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