Hometown Calendar

Raffle tickets will be on sale at local businesses no later than Wed., Nov. 28, SO HURRY & GET YOUR TICKETS!!!  Baskets will be on display at Omro Area Community Center.  Winners will be drawn at Future Omro’s Annual meeting on Dec. 5 at Tanner’s tap and Grill in Omro.  Cocktails at 5pm, meeting at 5:30pm, dinner at 6pm with basket raffle to follow.

2018 Big Buck Contest Tickets
Don’t forget to sign up for the Waushara Area Chamber of Commerce’s 6th Annual Big Buck
Contest! For $10, you are entered for a chance to win cash prizes for 1st (minimum $300),
2nd, and 3rd place, gift certificates to local businesses for 4th-7th place, and you could win a
prize for not getting a buck at all and for not being a top 7 buck winner. With your ticket,
you’re entered to win all of that PLUS the back of the ticket has several discounts to use at
local businesses during deer hunting. You must be registered for this contest no later than
Friday, November 16th so call the Chamber at 920-787-3488 to get your ticket today!

Monday Matinees at the library

Every Monday at 2:00 P.M., enjoy newly released films, free on the big screen at Ripon Public Library! For an updated film schedule, descriptions, and movie trailers, visit our website at www.riponlibrary.org/MondayMatinees. Popcorn refreshments provided.

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These programs are free and open to the public. Call the library at 748-6160 or contact Mandy Sprague at msprague@riponlibrary.org for more information.

November 13th-19th, Wautoma Senior Center Christmas in Branson Trip.

Christmas will be celebrated TWICE in 2018 for the Wautoma travelers who partake in the Christmas
in Branson trip! From November 13 to 19, 2018 their group will enjoy a taste of
Christmas in the Heartland of the Ozarks! This quality Lamers Motorcoach Tour has us
enjoying the Drury Inn both “on-the-road” nights and you will be enjoying seven highlyrated
shows by some of the best Branson has to offer! Texas Tenors, SIX, The Brett
Family, Down Home Country, The Dutton Family, and the Showboat Branson Belle
Dinner Show all offer excellent entertainment with Christmas spirit. Sight and Sound
Theatre’s production of SAMPSON will thrill us with live animals and incredible stage
settings…an immersive performance you’ll be recounting long after your return home!
Our hotel of four nights in Branson is the Best Western Plus Landing View Inn–just a
few blocks walk to the waterfront/downtown restaurant/shopping area. The Bellagiostyle
fountain in Branson Landing along the waterfront plays every hour on the hour
with a delightful display of music, lights and water effects. One morning we’ll also visit
the Grand Village Shopping Center, which includes a huge Christmas decor shop and
Mel’s Hard Luck Diner, with singing wait staff. Other highlights include the Gifts of
Lights drive-thru holiday lights show; a visit to the Dewey Short Visitor Center with its
educational video about Table Rock Dam; a stop in St. Louis at the Gateway Arch for a
film and tram ride to the top; The World’s Largest Candy Store and Gift Shop will be a
rest stop with time to shop….plus three dinners in Branson, including the dinner show
on the Branson Belle, and an included lunch in Rockford at the Machine Shed! Before
leaving the area on Sunday, we will indulge in the College of the Ozark’s renowned
Sunday Brunch Buffet. The cost covers all tipping for included meals AND your bus
driver! It’s not too early to sign up–this trip was finalized at the end of last summer as
Branson is so popular during the Christmas season! So sign up today to reserve your
spot on the Christmas In Branson trip November 13-19, 2018, leaving right from
Wautoma. Cost is $1099 per person double occupancy; inquire about other rates. Need
NOT be a Senior or a member of the Senior Center to participate in our great trips.
Contact Deb at the Waushara-Wautoma Senior Center, W8220 Cottonville Ave., 920-
787-2055 (8:00-3:00 M-F).

Raffle tickets will be on sale at local businesses no later than Wed., Nov. 28, SO HURRY & GET YOUR TICKETS!!!  Baskets will be on display at Omro Area Community Center.  Winners will be drawn at Future Omro’s Annual meeting on Dec. 5 at Tanner’s tap and Grill in Omro.  Cocktails at 5pm, meeting at 5:30pm, dinner at 6pm with basket raffle to follow.

Free Blood Pressure Checks at Family Health La Clinica, Wautoma

Every Tues., 2-5pm.

Jessica Michna Presents Rebeka Goode, The Salem Witch Trials
Join Coloma at the Prince of Peach Church on Tuesday, November 13th for an unforgettable
historical performance. Jessica Michna will be portraying Rebeka Goode, a character from
the Salem With Trials. A spaghetti dinner will be served at 5pm with the performance at 6pm
and tickets are $10. The Prince of Peach Church is located at 409 N Slater Street in Coloma.

Tues., Nov. 13

6:15pm

November 13th-19th, Wautoma Senior Center Christmas in Branson Trip.

Christmas will be celebrated TWICE in 2018 for the Wautoma travelers who partake in the Christmas
in Branson trip! From November 13 to 19, 2018 their group will enjoy a taste of
Christmas in the Heartland of the Ozarks! This quality Lamers Motorcoach Tour has us
enjoying the Drury Inn both “on-the-road” nights and you will be enjoying seven highlyrated
shows by some of the best Branson has to offer! Texas Tenors, SIX, The Brett
Family, Down Home Country, The Dutton Family, and the Showboat Branson Belle
Dinner Show all offer excellent entertainment with Christmas spirit. Sight and Sound
Theatre’s production of SAMPSON will thrill us with live animals and incredible stage
settings…an immersive performance you’ll be recounting long after your return home!
Our hotel of four nights in Branson is the Best Western Plus Landing View Inn–just a
few blocks walk to the waterfront/downtown restaurant/shopping area. The Bellagiostyle
fountain in Branson Landing along the waterfront plays every hour on the hour
with a delightful display of music, lights and water effects. One morning we’ll also visit
the Grand Village Shopping Center, which includes a huge Christmas decor shop and
Mel’s Hard Luck Diner, with singing wait staff. Other highlights include the Gifts of
Lights drive-thru holiday lights show; a visit to the Dewey Short Visitor Center with its
educational video about Table Rock Dam; a stop in St. Louis at the Gateway Arch for a
film and tram ride to the top; The World’s Largest Candy Store and Gift Shop will be a
rest stop with time to shop….plus three dinners in Branson, including the dinner show
on the Branson Belle, and an included lunch in Rockford at the Machine Shed! Before
leaving the area on Sunday, we will indulge in the College of the Ozark’s renowned
Sunday Brunch Buffet. The cost covers all tipping for included meals AND your bus
driver! It’s not too early to sign up–this trip was finalized at the end of last summer as
Branson is so popular during the Christmas season! So sign up today to reserve your
spot on the Christmas In Branson trip November 13-19, 2018, leaving right from
Wautoma. Cost is $1099 per person double occupancy; inquire about other rates. Need
NOT be a Senior or a member of the Senior Center to participate in our great trips.
Contact Deb at the Waushara-Wautoma Senior Center, W8220 Cottonville Ave., 920-
787-2055 (8:00-3:00 M-F).

2018 Big Buck Contest Tickets
Don’t forget to sign up for the Waushara Area Chamber of Commerce’s 6th Annual Big Buck
Contest! For $10, you are entered for a chance to win cash prizes for 1st (minimum $300),
2nd, and 3rd place, gift certificates to local businesses for 4th-7th place, and you could win a
prize for not getting a buck at all and for not being a top 7 buck winner. With your ticket,
you’re entered to win all of that PLUS the back of the ticket has several discounts to use at
local businesses during deer hunting. You must be registered for this contest no later than
Friday, November 16th so call the Chamber at 920-787-3488 to get your ticket today!

November 13th-19th, Wautoma Senior Center Christmas in Branson Trip.

Christmas will be celebrated TWICE in 2018 for the Wautoma travelers who partake in the Christmas
in Branson trip! From November 13 to 19, 2018 their group will enjoy a taste of
Christmas in the Heartland of the Ozarks! This quality Lamers Motorcoach Tour has us
enjoying the Drury Inn both “on-the-road” nights and you will be enjoying seven highlyrated
shows by some of the best Branson has to offer! Texas Tenors, SIX, The Brett
Family, Down Home Country, The Dutton Family, and the Showboat Branson Belle
Dinner Show all offer excellent entertainment with Christmas spirit. Sight and Sound
Theatre’s production of SAMPSON will thrill us with live animals and incredible stage
settings…an immersive performance you’ll be recounting long after your return home!
Our hotel of four nights in Branson is the Best Western Plus Landing View Inn–just a
few blocks walk to the waterfront/downtown restaurant/shopping area. The Bellagiostyle
fountain in Branson Landing along the waterfront plays every hour on the hour
with a delightful display of music, lights and water effects. One morning we’ll also visit
the Grand Village Shopping Center, which includes a huge Christmas decor shop and
Mel’s Hard Luck Diner, with singing wait staff. Other highlights include the Gifts of
Lights drive-thru holiday lights show; a visit to the Dewey Short Visitor Center with its
educational video about Table Rock Dam; a stop in St. Louis at the Gateway Arch for a
film and tram ride to the top; The World’s Largest Candy Store and Gift Shop will be a
rest stop with time to shop….plus three dinners in Branson, including the dinner show
on the Branson Belle, and an included lunch in Rockford at the Machine Shed! Before
leaving the area on Sunday, we will indulge in the College of the Ozark’s renowned
Sunday Brunch Buffet. The cost covers all tipping for included meals AND your bus
driver! It’s not too early to sign up–this trip was finalized at the end of last summer as
Branson is so popular during the Christmas season! So sign up today to reserve your
spot on the Christmas In Branson trip November 13-19, 2018, leaving right from
Wautoma. Cost is $1099 per person double occupancy; inquire about other rates. Need
NOT be a Senior or a member of the Senior Center to participate in our great trips.
Contact Deb at the Waushara-Wautoma Senior Center, W8220 Cottonville Ave., 920-
787-2055 (8:00-3:00 M-F).

Raffle tickets will be on sale at local businesses no later than Wed., Nov. 28, SO HURRY & GET YOUR TICKETS!!!  Baskets will be on display at Omro Area Community Center.  Winners will be drawn at Future Omro’s Annual meeting on Dec. 5 at Tanner’s tap and Grill in Omro.  Cocktails at 5pm, meeting at 5:30pm, dinner at 6pm with basket raffle to follow.

Nathan Strong Park

Thurs., Nov. 15

5:30pm

Holiday Ornaments and Gift Tags

Thursday, November 15 at 6:00 P.M.

Adult Crafting Hour’s fall series concludes on Thursday, November 15th at 6:00 P.M. Get in on the holiday spirit! Create joyful, personalized gift tags and holiday ornaments using upcycled clothespins. Learn several dyeing techniques to achieve a weathered look for aged clothespins, or to create a vibrant color that won’t fade! Limited space is available for this craft. Call 748-6160 or stop by the Circulation Desk to register for this event. Pinterest Adult Crafting Hour is a seasonal event with a Spring Series that runs March-May and a Fall Series that runs September-November on Thursdays at 6:00 P.M. at the Ripon Public Library.

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These programs are free and open to the public. Call the library at 748-6160 or contact Mandy Sprague at msprague@riponlibrary.org for more information.

Thurs., Nov. 15

6:30pm

November 13th-19th, Wautoma Senior Center Christmas in Branson Trip.

Christmas will be celebrated TWICE in 2018 for the Wautoma travelers who partake in the Christmas
in Branson trip! From November 13 to 19, 2018 their group will enjoy a taste of
Christmas in the Heartland of the Ozarks! This quality Lamers Motorcoach Tour has us
enjoying the Drury Inn both “on-the-road” nights and you will be enjoying seven highlyrated
shows by some of the best Branson has to offer! Texas Tenors, SIX, The Brett
Family, Down Home Country, The Dutton Family, and the Showboat Branson Belle
Dinner Show all offer excellent entertainment with Christmas spirit. Sight and Sound
Theatre’s production of SAMPSON will thrill us with live animals and incredible stage
settings…an immersive performance you’ll be recounting long after your return home!
Our hotel of four nights in Branson is the Best Western Plus Landing View Inn–just a
few blocks walk to the waterfront/downtown restaurant/shopping area. The Bellagiostyle
fountain in Branson Landing along the waterfront plays every hour on the hour
with a delightful display of music, lights and water effects. One morning we’ll also visit
the Grand Village Shopping Center, which includes a huge Christmas decor shop and
Mel’s Hard Luck Diner, with singing wait staff. Other highlights include the Gifts of
Lights drive-thru holiday lights show; a visit to the Dewey Short Visitor Center with its
educational video about Table Rock Dam; a stop in St. Louis at the Gateway Arch for a
film and tram ride to the top; The World’s Largest Candy Store and Gift Shop will be a
rest stop with time to shop….plus three dinners in Branson, including the dinner show
on the Branson Belle, and an included lunch in Rockford at the Machine Shed! Before
leaving the area on Sunday, we will indulge in the College of the Ozark’s renowned
Sunday Brunch Buffet. The cost covers all tipping for included meals AND your bus
driver! It’s not too early to sign up–this trip was finalized at the end of last summer as
Branson is so popular during the Christmas season! So sign up today to reserve your
spot on the Christmas In Branson trip November 13-19, 2018, leaving right from
Wautoma. Cost is $1099 per person double occupancy; inquire about other rates. Need
NOT be a Senior or a member of the Senior Center to participate in our great trips.
Contact Deb at the Waushara-Wautoma Senior Center, W8220 Cottonville Ave., 920-
787-2055 (8:00-3:00 M-F).

Deadline is Wed., Nov. 21

Pick up is Sat., Dec. 8 from 9a.m.-Noon at Red Barn in Auroraville.

To order, call Keith at 920-229-3329, Kevin at 920-204-8003 or any Rotary member.

New this year…onions & cashews!

Held at Markesan Elementary School, 200 S. Margaret Street, Markesan

Fri. Nov. 16, 5-8p.m. and Sat., Nov. 17, 8:30 a.m.-2p.m.  Shop, dine & enjoy!

November 13th-19th, Wautoma Senior Center Christmas in Branson Trip.

Christmas will be celebrated TWICE in 2018 for the Wautoma travelers who partake in the Christmas
in Branson trip! From November 13 to 19, 2018 their group will enjoy a taste of
Christmas in the Heartland of the Ozarks! This quality Lamers Motorcoach Tour has us
enjoying the Drury Inn both “on-the-road” nights and you will be enjoying seven highlyrated
shows by some of the best Branson has to offer! Texas Tenors, SIX, The Brett
Family, Down Home Country, The Dutton Family, and the Showboat Branson Belle
Dinner Show all offer excellent entertainment with Christmas spirit. Sight and Sound
Theatre’s production of SAMPSON will thrill us with live animals and incredible stage
settings…an immersive performance you’ll be recounting long after your return home!
Our hotel of four nights in Branson is the Best Western Plus Landing View Inn–just a
few blocks walk to the waterfront/downtown restaurant/shopping area. The Bellagiostyle
fountain in Branson Landing along the waterfront plays every hour on the hour
with a delightful display of music, lights and water effects. One morning we’ll also visit
the Grand Village Shopping Center, which includes a huge Christmas decor shop and
Mel’s Hard Luck Diner, with singing wait staff. Other highlights include the Gifts of
Lights drive-thru holiday lights show; a visit to the Dewey Short Visitor Center with its
educational video about Table Rock Dam; a stop in St. Louis at the Gateway Arch for a
film and tram ride to the top; The World’s Largest Candy Store and Gift Shop will be a
rest stop with time to shop….plus three dinners in Branson, including the dinner show
on the Branson Belle, and an included lunch in Rockford at the Machine Shed! Before
leaving the area on Sunday, we will indulge in the College of the Ozark’s renowned
Sunday Brunch Buffet. The cost covers all tipping for included meals AND your bus
driver! It’s not too early to sign up–this trip was finalized at the end of last summer as
Branson is so popular during the Christmas season! So sign up today to reserve your
spot on the Christmas In Branson trip November 13-19, 2018, leaving right from
Wautoma. Cost is $1099 per person double occupancy; inquire about other rates. Need
NOT be a Senior or a member of the Senior Center to participate in our great trips.
Contact Deb at the Waushara-Wautoma Senior Center, W8220 Cottonville Ave., 920-
787-2055 (8:00-3:00 M-F).

Sat., Nov. 17 Shop 13 different locations around Montello featuring art & craft items, jewelry, wildlife art, plants, & holiday decorations and gifts.   Special holiday trees & signs will mark each location.  Have your map stamped at 8 locations for the door prize drawing!  Hit all 13 locations & you’re also eligible for the grand prize!

Call Steve at 608-347-4144 for a list of the holiday trail locations.

Deadline is Wed., Nov. 21

Pick up is Sat., Dec. 8 from 9a.m.-Noon at Red Barn in Auroraville.

To order, call Keith at 920-229-3329, Kevin at 920-204-8003 or any Rotary member.

New this year…onions & cashews!

Held at Markesan Elementary School, 200 S. Margaret Street, Markesan

Fri. Nov. 16, 5-8p.m. and Sat., Nov. 17, 8:30 a.m.-2p.m.  Shop, dine & enjoy!

Home Grown, Hand Made and Organic. The indoor Fall Market at Town Square offers a festive atmosphere with the best in fresh-from-the-farm produce, meats and floral, plus one-of-a-kind, handmade items from area artisans and weekly surprises. Enjoy the market Saturdays from 9 a.m. to noon, November 3 through December 15.