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  • 20
    August 20, 2017

    Waushara County Fair

    All day
    August 20, 2017

    For information go to……http://www.wausharacofair.com/

    Aug. 17-20.

     

    Lutheran Ceile Orchestra to play at Peace Lutheran in Green Lake

    09:00 -16:00
    August 20, 2017
    440 Lake St, Green Lake, WI 54941, USA
    On Sunday August 20 The Lutheran Ceile Orchestra will play at Peace  Lutheran 440 Lake Street Green Lake. The schedule for that day:  At  9:00 AM The Ceili Orchestra will play sacred music during worship. At  11:00 AM church picnic. Meat will be provided. We ask that you bring a  dish to pass. You may eat in the Parish Hall or outside. Your choice.   At 12:00 noon the Ceile orchestra will perform a concert including  both sacred and secular Celtic music. Public is invited to attend one  or all of the events. Free will door collection for the Orchestra.What is The Lutheran Ceile Orchestra? It is a musical group that  performs Irish Christian music to encourage awareness of the history  of the Christian faith in ancient Ireland as well as introduce the  rich Celtic tradition of fantastic hymns and riveting music.

    St. John Picnic in Princeton

    11:00 -17:00
    August 20, 2017

    Sun., Aug. 20, dining begins at 11a.m.

    Rain or shine!  DJ Michael Guiffre 10a-5p.  Huge raffle, grand prize $1,000.  baked chicken & beef dinner with all the trimmings.  Delivery service available!

    Games, BINGO, food, burger stand, beer bar, face painting, pony rides, apron stand, ETC.

    Van Dyne's "Rockin' & Rollin' in a Small Town"

    11:00 -19:00
    August 20, 2017

    Sun., Aug. 20 at Van Dyne Lions Park

    Parade at 11a

    Star Fire Band 1p-5p

    Chicken plate lunch Noon-til gone, other food available

    Kickball tourney (contact Walt Schmid 920-688-2496

    Prince/Princess contest (8-12 yr. olds) (contact Bonnie Hughes 920-922-1588

    Baby photo contest (2 ys & younger) (contact Carol Boehning 920-921-6500

    Digital child ID machine, raffles, kids’ games, MORE!

    eclubhouse.org/sites/van_dyne/

    Berlin Veterans Foundation Event

    13:00 -20:00
    August 20, 2017
    116 N Capron St, Berlin, WI 54923, USA

    Jeff’s on the Square 43rd Anniversary Party sponsored by Berlin Veterans Foundation.

    Sun., Aug. 20, 1p-8p

    Music…DJ Bob Zache 1-4p.m. & the Del Rays from 4-8p.m.

    Food & drinks outside 1-5p.m., full menu inside starting at 4p.m.

    Bring your lawn chairs!

  • 21
    August 21, 2017

    Solar Eclipse Event at Patterson Memorial Library in Wild Rose

    10:30 -14:45
    August 21, 2017
    The Patterson Memorial Library in Wild Rose will hold a Solar Eclipse Viewing Event at the Wild Rose High School baseball field beginning at 11:30 am and continuing until the end of the eclipse (about 2:45pm).
    The library has eclipse viewing glasses, and they will be available that day at the event.There will also be cards to create a pinhole viewer. Please bring your own chairs and refreshments. While the eclipse will not be total in our area, we will have about 81% coverage, which is still significant, and is a lot of fun to watch.
    The Patterson Memorial Library Eclipse Viewing Event will be held from 10:30am until about 2:45pm on the Wild Rose High School Baseball Field. Eclipse viewing glasses will be given for free, thanks to a generous donation from the Friends of the Patterson Memorial Library. Parking will be available at the Wild Rose Elementary school. Please bring your own chairs and refreshments.
    The Wild Rose High School Baseball field is located at the corner of Euclid Avenue and Mt Morris Road, east of the Wild Rose high school and football field. For more information, please call the Patterson Memorial library at 920-622-3835.

     

    Ripon Medical Center offers Gentle Yoga

    17:30 -18:30
    August 21, 2017
    835 Parkside St, Ripon, WI 54971, USA

    Join Jenni Borell, E-RYT, certified integrative yoga for seniors instructor, and certified essential low back program instructor, to release tension, increase range of motion and energize through this slow-paced, therapeutically-oriented class.

    This class is suited for all ages and abilities.

    Gentle Yoga is scheduled for Mondays, August 7 to 28 from 5:30 to 6:30 p.m. in the RMC Wellness Center, 845 Parkside Street, Ripon. Individuals should bring a yoga mat to each class.

    Preregistration is required. For cost of class, or to register, call the Health Resource Center at St. Agnes Hospital at (920) 926-4960, e-mail at classes@agnesian.com, or register online at agnesian.com/know-and-go-classes.

     

  • 22
    August 22, 2017

    How to Design and Make Scrap Quilts With Your Stash

    13:30 -15:30
    August 22, 2017

    Judy Stapleman Kroes of Neshkoro/Racine, Wisconsin will be speaking and showing over 60 quilts and projects she has made. Judy taught Home Economics in a middle/high school for 33 years and Quilting was an important part of her program. After retiring the number one thing on her bucket list was to complete her quilt tops and present her trunk show in Wisconsin. Judy will be sharing her 60 quilts and projects, Tuesday, August 22nd at the Neshkoro Area Community Center (former grade school) at 1:30 p.m. in Neshkoro. Judy encourages everyone to bring their stash and any questions. She will be teaching in the fall at Fox Valley tech in Wautoma a 16 hour Quilting technique class.

    Berlin's Farmers & Artists Market-North Coast Jazz Project

    16:00 -19:30
    August 22, 2017

    Held every Tues. until the end of September at Nathan Strong Park from 4 p.m.-7:30 p.m.

    Concert tonight by North Coast Jazz Project starts at 6:30 p.m.

    Build a Better World summer series at Ripon Public Library

    18:00 -20:00
    August 22, 2017

    As part of its Build a Better World summer series, Ripon Public Library is excited to present the final week of its summer program lineup.Registration is not required to participate.

    08.22.17 | Tuesday 6:00 P.M. | Books N’ Brew @ Mugs Coffeehouse

    On Tuesday, August 22 at 6:00 P.M., catch up with what other readers are enjoying over a cup of coffee. Unlike traditional book clubs, there are no assigned books. Instead, participants read what they like and then share their reading experience. This adults-only reading group meets at Mugs Coffeehouse on the 4th Tuesday of every month at 6 P.M.

    08.29.17 | Tuesday 6:30 P.M. | Raw Cooking Class – Dessert

    Have you ever considered eating more whole foods in their raw state but find yourself feeling like you might be bored? Check out these “cooking” classes featuring the raw food diet on Tuesday, August 29 at 6:30 P.M. at the library. Whole foods will be prepared to create great taste and delicious flavor combinations – all without cooking. Learn how you can give your body maximum nutrients while still enjoying your food. This class will be hands-on and you will get to eat what you make. Presented by Brenda Block, Certified Integrative Nutrition Health Coach.

    08.30.2017 | Wednesday 6-7:30 P.M. | Finale Pot-luck

    Enjoy an evening of food, fun, and games to wrap up our summer reading program! Everyone is invited to this end-of-summer potluck —bring a dish to pass—to celebrate reading! Prizes including Super Select grand prizes, autographed books and READ posters will be awarded and Read For a Causeresults will be announced. Remember, to be eligible for the Super Select grand prize drawings, you must check out reading materials at least 7of the 13 weeks between June 1 and August 30!

     

    Read For a Cause supports three local charitable projects. RAFD Emergency Services Drone ; Little Free Library & Reading Bench; Toy Library— will  receive funds courtesy of the Friends of the Ripon Public Library, with first place receiving $250, second $150, and third $100.

    The reading portion of our summer program lasts through the end of August. Readers of all ages are encouraged to continue checking out reading materials to earn entries in the monthly prize drawings. Finish strong!!

    The annual summer reading program is funded by the Friends of the Ripon Public Library. For more information, visit www.riponlibrary.org/Summer2017 ,stop by the library, or contact Mandy Sprague at msprague@riponlibrary.org regarding teen and adult services.

  • 23
    August 23, 2017

    Berlin VFW Brat Fry Wednesdays

    11:00 -13:00
    August 23, 2017
    420 N Wisconsin St, Berlin, WI 54923, USA

    Held every Wed. from 11am-1pm from June 7 until Aug. 30

    420 N Wisconsin St, Berlin

    Brats, burgers, hotdogs, chips!  Come & support your local veterans!

    Waushara Area Chamber's Aug. Bus. After 5 At Caribou Bay Retreat

    17:00 -19:00
    August 23, 2017
    N795 County Rd JJ, Coloma, WI 54930, USA
    Join us on Wednesday, August 23rd, for our monthly Business After Five at Caribou Bay Retreat beginning at 5:00pm. This is the perfect opportunity to learn more about what they do, see their beautiful facilities, and network with your Chamber friends. This is also a great chance to bring a business guest who isn’t currently a member but may be thinking about joining the Waushara Area Chamber of Commerce. This BA5 starting point will be at the Caribou Bay which is located at N795 County Road JJ in Coloma, WI. If you have any questions, feel free to call 920-787-3488.
  • 24
    August 24, 2017

    Wautoma's Music in the Park-Genesee Depot

    18:00 -20:30
    August 24, 2017
  • 25
    August 25, 2017

    Summer Concert Series in Ripon-Chicken Wire Empire

    19:00 -22:00
    August 25, 2017

    A community favorite for friends & family! Come down to the Village Green located at the corner of Watson and Seward Street in downtown Ripon.  The series typically takes place on Friday evenings, June through August, 7p-10p, but occasionally bonus concerts are added or events rescheduled due to weather issues. Participants are encouraged to bring lawn chairs or blankets to sit on. No carry-ins are allowed in the park because beverage sales help cover entertainment expenses. Free music isn’t really free. Check out www.downtownripon.com for the 2017 schedule of bands.

     

    Aug. 25 features Chicken Wire Empire

  • 26
    August 26, 2017

    Berlin Fox Festival

    All day
    August 26, 2017

    Sat., Aug. 26, 11a-11p, North Shelter House at Riverside Park, Berlin.

    Toss for Tots cornhole tourney, Dizzy D balloon twister, Touch-a-Truck, Kid Zone, Mr. Marvel’s Wondertorium Family Show, Live music (The Hook Up at 3p.m. & Star Six Nine at 7p.m.), vendor market, FOOD, BWW Eating Contest.

    361-3636 or chamberberlinwi@gmail.com

    Veterans of America Golf Classic

    10:00 -17:00
    August 26, 2017

    Sponsored by Princeton VFW Post 10452

    Sat., Aug. 26.  Shotgun start at 10 a.m. 18-hole scramble at White Lake Country Club.

    Sign up for a 4-some. $50 per person, includes 18 holes, cart, food & prizes.

    Call  920-369-6160  or 920-295-6015 to sign up.